I work as a Head of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics in one of the country's highest achieving state schools.
I am passionate about ensuring that my subject is engaging, relevant and academically rigorous.
I devote time imagining, creating, differentiating and tailoring my resources so that the students benefit from quality teaching materials and I hope that they are of real benefit to your own practice.
I work as a Head of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics in one of the country's highest achieving state schools.
I am passionate about ensuring that my subject is engaging, relevant and academically rigorous.
I devote time imagining, creating, differentiating and tailoring my resources so that the students benefit from quality teaching materials and I hope that they are of real benefit to your own practice.
BRAND NEW scheme of work which runs over 9-10 lessons on the topic of human nature, for use with KS3. Addresses questions of human nature, value, purpose and free will. Builds critical thinking, analysis and independent learning. Student-led and with rigorous AfL throughout. All resources of a wide variety for all lessons are included. Games, card sorts, learning grids, reading and much more.
Complete SOW document included with lesson sequence, differentiation, key skills and suggested homework/continuation opportunities. Powerpoint for every lesson. This really is ready to go straight out of the box!
Lessons include:
1. What makes you, you?
Explore ideas of body and soul with your students and introduce them to dualist and materialist views.
2. How much is a person worth?
Ask your students to make some tough decisions and pin down what gives life value. Compare and contrast these with philosophical and religious standpoints.
3. Are humans special?
Consider what sets us apart from other creatures and address the question of our unique position and status.
4. What is the purpose of human life?
Give your students an opportunity to reflect on their ideas of the good life and what gives life meaning. Compare these with others and consider the implications for us as people. Compare their views with philosophical and religious perspectives.
5. How free are human choices?
Assessing the idea of free will and outline some constraints on freedom.
6. What does the future hold for humanity?
Reflect on the modern world and our technological advancement and consider the ethics of memory manipulation, artificial intelligence and designer babies.
7. Creative assessment which runs over 3-4 lessons with planning and reflection.
And finally, a massive thank you to the more than 150 of you who have purchased the SOW!
This is a tutor time activity we have used across all year groups. Students discussed the questions (choosing slides appropriate to the year group) and created a large collection of tiny torn pieces of red/blue paper.
You can then arrange these into the shape of the union flag to display as a representation of your school's attitude to British values.
