I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE. REVISION. (DEVELOPMENTS IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT). OCR A LEVEL. ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. This lesson summarises the whole topic in 100 minutes and is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic.
• Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout.
• Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically
RESOURCES INCLUDED:
Info sheet - Types of revelation
Model answer: To what extent can God be known through the natural world?
Slides that cover the whole topic in 100 minutes
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY):
EVALUATE THE EXTENT GOD CAN BE KNOWN THROUGH NATURAL REVELATION.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
EXEMPLARY ANSWER. OCR A LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES: KNOWLEDGE OF GOD (DCT) A GRADE MODEL ANSWER: TO WHAT EXTENT CAN GOD BE KNOWN THROUGH THE NATURAL WORLD? DISCUSS. 40 MKS
This answer meets success criteria:
Breadth and Depth drawing (scholars)
Numerous synoptic links
Sources of authority (Bible)
Evaluation throughout
Thesis and Conclusion
**This essay is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic. **
**TASK IDEAS **
Students could highlight the above criteria in the answer. Discuss how it meets the success criteria and if it could be improved. They could then copy the highlighted criteria to form an essay plan; take away the model answer and they form their own answer based on the plan.
PERSON OF JESUS. OCR A LEVEL REVISION. ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED.
This lesson summarises the whole topic in 100 minutes.
RESOURCES INCLUDED:
info sheet - 3 titles of Jesus
Model answer “Jesus was merely a political liberator” Discuss
Slides that cover the whole topic in 100 minutes
• Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout.
• Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY):
Evaluate whether Jesus was merely a political liberator
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
BUDDHISM INTRODUCTION KS3 LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED.
SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS.
• Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout.
• No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY):
Describe key events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama
Explain truths that the Buddha learned through his enlightenment
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
HINDUISM INTRODUCTION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED.
SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS.
• Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout.
• No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY):
Identify the main Hindu beliefs
Explain how these influence a Hindu’s life
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
JUDAISM INTRODUCTION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING THE CORE BELIEFS OF JUDAISM THROUGH A STUDY OF ITS FESTIVALS.
CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED.
SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS.
• Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout.
• Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO THE TORAH
Describe core beliefs of Judaism.
Describe 3 festivals in Judaism
Explain why Yom Kippur is the most holy festival
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
FIVE PILLARS INTRODUCTION: ISLAM. FUN AND ENGAGING . VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED.
SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS.
• Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout.
• Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO THE QURAN):
Explain the five pillars and how each influences the life of a Muslim.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIANITY INTRODUCTION - KEY BELIEFS IN THE NICENE CREED
FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS.
• Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout.
• No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO THE NICENE CREED)
Explain two key beliefs of Christianity 5 marks
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
INTRO TO SIX WORLD RELIGIONS. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING . MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS.
• Emphasis on exam skills. Assessment and extra challenges throughout.
• Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO
To identify the six main religions in the world.
To describe their main beliefs.
To explain their similarities and differences
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE MODEL ANSWER: Corporate religious experiences are more reliable than individual religious experiences. Discuss. Complete essay (Thesis, main body & conclusion). Demonstrates OCR success criteria for a top level answer.
Includes reference to scholars:
James, Schleiermacher, Swinburne, Ayer, Flew, Socrates,
Religious experiences: St Bernadette, Saul, Pentecost, Toronto Blessing
Religious Sources of wisdom:
Old and New Testament
RELIGION & LIFE AQA #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE: 10 LESSONS INC. REVISION. PLUS: Test & mark scheme, scheme of work, glossary, quote bank. Everything you need for you students to succeed.
Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout.
LESSONS: Fun & engaging, Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists.
SCHEME OF LEARNING: minute details of Learning objective/Task details/Differentiation/Assessment (proof of learning) and Homework (research/recap rotation)
VIEWPOINTS: Main religion Christianity + Islam / Non-religious views: humanism, classical and preference utilitarianism
LESSONS INCLUDED:
Origins of world and life
Value of world and life
Value and abuse of animals
Value, Sanctity and Quality of life
Abortion and the Law
Abortion: religious and non-religious views
Euthanasia and the Law
Euthanasia: religious and non-religious views
Life after death
Revision lesson
End of Topic assessment
I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELIGION & LIFE AQA . REVISION LESSON #FUN LESSONS. STUDENTS SHOULD BE LEARNING WITHOUT REALISING IT! PACKED WITH GAMES TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS. FULLY RESOURCED. CONCISE. EASY TO FOLLOW. MINIMAL PRINTING.
THIS RESOURCE IS INCLUDED IN MY RELIGION & LIFE #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE (SEE MY SHOP)
Suitable for non-specialists
TASKS INCLUDE:
Knowledge audit (to show progress)
The Try Again Game
Articulate
Quote match
Pairs present multiple views on different 12-mark statements
Pub quiz (without the beer!)
PLUS
Homework revision activity resource to hand out
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELIGION & LIFE: TEST PAPER + MARK SCHEME. THIS PRODUCT IS FREE WITH MY RELIGION & LIFE #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE (VISIT MY SHOP).
END OF TOPIC ASSESSMENT SHOULD TAKE 25 MINUTES. THE TEST PAPER LISTS ONE OF EACH TYPE OF AQA EXAM QUESTION AND INCLUDES FULL SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR EACH.
THE MARK SCHEME INCLUDES INDICATIVE CONTENT AS WELL SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR EACH QUESTION AND IS SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS.
Which describes a religious duty to look after the world?
Give two reasons why some religious people do not eat meat.
Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about abortion.
Explain two contrasting religious attitudes to euthanasia
It is not reasonable to believe in life after death. Evaluate.
RELIGION & LIFE: QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS. This product is included free with my Religion & Life #FUN LESSONS bundle (visit my shop).
BIBLE/QURAN QUOTES FOR SUBTOPICS IN RELIGION & LIFE FOR EXERCISE BOOKS
RELIGION & LIFE: KEY TERMS & DEFINITIONS. This product is free with my Religion & Life #FUN LESSONS bundle (visit my shop).
KEY TERMS & DEFINITIONS FOR ATTACHING TO EXERCISE BOOKS
RELIGION & LIFE: SCHEME OF LEARNING. This product is free with my Religion & Life #FUN LESSONS bundle (visit my shop).
SCHEME OF LEARNING PROVIDES MINUTE DETAILS OF
Learning objective
Task details
Differentiation
Assessment (proof of learning)
Homework (research/recap rotation)
VIEWPOINTS: Main religion Christianity + Islam / Non-religious views: humanism, classical and preference utilitarianism
LESSONS LISTED:
Origins of world and life
Value of world and life
Value and abuse of animals
Value, Sanctity and Quality of life
Abortion and the Law
Abortion: religious and non-religious views
Euthanasia and the Law
Euthanasia: religious and non-religious views
Life after death
I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
DEATH & AFTERLIFE. AQA RELIGION & LIFE. FUN & ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. STRONG FOCUS ON EXAM SKILLS. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH & ASSESSMENT THROUGHOUT. SCAFFOLDING E.G WRITING FRAMES/WORD BANK
EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS & NON-SPECIALISTS.
• Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow.
• Date on slide updates automatically
RESOURCES INCLUDED:
Slides
Information sheet (one copy per pair)
Do now starter (one copy per pair)
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RS: Religion and Life: Christianity/Islam/Humanism/
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
With strong reference to religious and secular sources of authority:
• Explain religious & non-religious beliefs about the afterlife in British Contemporary Society
• ‘There is life after death.’ Evaluate this statement
This is part of my #Fun lessons bundle.
For more #Fun lessons visit my shop where you can find lessons/bundles on:
Christian/Islam Beliefs,
Christian/Islam Practices,
Theme C: Existence of God
Theme B: Religion and Life
Your reviews are very welcome.
EUTHANASIA: RELIGIOUS & NON RELIGIOUS VIEWS. FUN & ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA, DEBATES & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH. STRONG FOCUS ON EXAM SKILLS.
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RS: Religion and Life: Christianity/Islam/Humanism/Varieties of Utilitarianism
**Easy to follow suitable for specialists & non-specialists.
Assessment & extra challenges throughout.
Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow.
Date on slide updates automatically**
Students will be able to:
With strong reference to religious and secular sources of authority: Evaluate the statement ‘Euthanasia is wrong’ 12 marks
This is part of my #Fun lessons bundle. For more #Fun lessons visit my shop where you can find lessons on:
Christian/Islam Beliefs,
Christian/Islam Practices,
Theme C: Existence of God
Your reviews are very welcome.
EUTHANASIA & THE LAW. RELIGION & LIFE. FUN & ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA, DEBATES & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH.
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RS: Religion and Life: Christianity/Islam
Easy to follow suitable for specialists & non-specialists.
Assessment & extra challenges throughout.
Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow.
Date on slide updates automatically
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
Explain various types of euthanasia and UK laws about it
To consider the moral implications of euthanasia
UK Law on euthanasia should change. Evaluate
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ABORTION & RELIGION. AQA RELIGION & LIFE. CHRISTIANITY / ISLAM
FUN & ENGAGING . VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH. MASTERY & EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED.
Easy to follow suitable for specialists & non-specialists.
Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment & extra challenges throughout.
Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow.
Date on slide updates automatically
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RS: Religion and Life: Christianity/Islam
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (with reference to sources of authority)
Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about abortion. 5 marks
Abortion should be allowed only when the mother’s life is at risk.’ 12 marks
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
