RE Philosophy KS3 Is Death the End ?

This resource explores an interesting question - is death the end ? This was originally written for year 9 and follows a number of philosophical units. The package has a power point linking to videos ( some may need watching and content carefully needs to be considered in reference to chosen audience) and with teaching notes which enable specialist and non specialist alike to guide pupils through suggested answers to this interesting philosophy question using key vocabulary, visuals and discussion ideas. Main religions are included, testimony of past life experiences and research of Dr Raymond Moody into Near Death Experiences. The unit has an assessment based on the “evidence” explored and clear essay structure is given in the year 9 assessment booklet to assist students to produce an extended piece of writing. There is also a debate lessons with guidance for etachers and pupils on creating structure for a formal debate, having different groups for the debate and giving peer feedback to each other in a supportive way. Due to the nature of this unit it is worth asking tutors in advance whether any pupils may be upset by this topic and pre-warning pupils themselves in the lessons running up to this unit.