This is soley for use in conjunction with my Crime and Punishment Bundle. It lists the lesson title, objective and differentiation strategies.

Afterlife (Contrasting Christian Beliefs) is a useful and easy to follow lesson for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Christian Beliefs / Different Christian beliefs about the afterlife Students will be able to: • Explain Christian beliefs about resurrection and judgement • Explain Catholic, liberal and fundamentalist beliefs about heaven and hell with reference to scripture • Debate whether an omnibenevolent God would send anyone to hell • Explain the importance of the resurrection to believers and how it influences Christians today. Activities include: Starter stimulus (doom paintings) / information sheet / answer 5 mark question on contrasting Christian beliefs about the afterlife/ debate Differentiation: ** Differentiation by task **

USING ANIMALS FOR HUMAN BENEFIT. CHRISTIANITY. THIS ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain contrasting Christian views on using animals for food, cosmetic testing, and medical research (with reference to sacred writing) #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. 50 MINUTE LESSON Suitable for GCSE or High ability KS3 classes INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Christianity Stewardship Dominion **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Quote analysis and group discussion Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Exam Question: Explain contrasting Christian views… **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload! • End task assessment • Extra challenge • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • NO printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

5 Exam style questions worth a total of 24 marks.

INCARNATION AND CHRISTMAS LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain Christian beliefs about the incarnation and how this is celebrated at Christmas (with reference to scripture). #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON SUITABLE FOR KS3 / LA KS4 PRIOR LEARNING: TRINITY **DIFFERENTIATION: ** Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank Extra Challenges Peer learning Planned questioning. Checking understanding / address misconceptions **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Reading & answer questions Quote analysis Turn and Talk Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Exam Question: Explain / How this influences… EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

TRINITY. ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain Christian beliefs about the oneness of God and the Trinity with reference to sacred writing. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS IDEAL FOR KS3 LESSON OR KS4 CHRISTIAN BELIEFS PRIOR LEARNING: None required INCLUDES RELIGIONS Christianity, Bible and Lord’s prayer **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Group task annotation work sheet Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Annotation Matching Discussion Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Modelling Exam Question: Explain… **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills – refer to sacred writing • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

GENERAL REVELATION. EVALUATION LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Evaluate whether general revelation is the most reliable source of knowledge of the divine. (with reference to sacred writing) #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME C OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: Nature of God, Special revelation, Design argument, Four kinds of General revelation **INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: ** Fundamentalist, liberal, Calvin, Christianity, Islam. Bible, Quran. **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Worksheet (strengths and weaknesses of 4 kinds of Gen. Revelation) Target Grade descriptors Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Discussion: strengths and weaknesses of four kinds of Gen. Revelation Quote Matching Self-Assessment Evaluation Question Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Modelling development Exam Question: Evaluate **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills - evaluate • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS is an engaging and easy to follow lesson for delivering: KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES: WORLD RELIGIONS. (IDEAL FOR A FIRST YEAR 7 LESSON) STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand why we learn Religious Studies at School • Identify 5 philosophical attitudes towards the existence of God/s. • Identify the six main religions in the world and list key facts about them ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Do now (drawing on prior knowledge) • Read 5 PHILOSOPHICAL ATTITUDES TO THE EXISTENCE OF GOD/S and decide which best describes you • Turn and Talk • Self assess – reasons we learn RS • Fill table: key info of 6 major religions • Extra Challenges Examined_Life resources are suitable for Specialists and non-Specialists I hope you enjoy delivering this lesson. Your feedback is welcome. Find more Religious Studies resources and bundles for ALL KEY STAGES at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

KNOWLEDGE OF ULTIMATE REALITY: BUDDHISM & ISLAM LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain how enlightenment reveals knowledge of ultimate reality and God (Buddhism & Christianity) AND Explain Islam beliefs about general and special revelation. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING & ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME C OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: GENERAL AND SPECIAL REVELATION INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: BUDDHISM: ENLIGHTENMENT ISLAM: GENERAL AND SPECIAL REVELATION CHRISTIANITY: ENLIGHTENMENT (SPECIAL REVELATIONS AND SCRIPTURE) **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides (including paired/group turn and talk task) Quiz sheet: A02 questions and quote match Answer sheet for self assessment of quiz **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Turn & talk Planned questioning End task assessment and Self-Assessment Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Recap • Planned questioning / address misconceptions. • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment and dedicated improvement time EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

Resurrection and ascension of Jesus is an engaging and easy to follow lesson for delivering: KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES: CHRISTIANITY STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain Christian beliefs about the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus with reference to scripture ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Do now and self-assessment • Read info, turn & talk o What is original sin o Why did god plan Jesus’ death? o What happened at the crucifixion to indicate that Jesus was no ordinary human • Solve the case of the missing body! • List events in chronological order • Answer question: explain Christian beliefs about the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus with reference to scripture • Planned questioning • Extra challenges EXAMINED_LIFE RESOURCES ARE SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. I HOPE YOU ENJOY DELIVERING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. FIND MORE RELIGIOUS STUDIES RESOURCES AND BUNDLES FOR ALL KEY STAGES AT MY SHOP: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/examined_life

ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS is an engaging and easy to follow lesson for delivering: KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES: WORLD RELIGIONS STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Critically Compare the Abrahamic Religions ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Do now and self-assessment. • Read info, turn and Talk: compare Islam, Judaism, Christianity • Create a Venn diagram showing similarities and differences of these three world religions. • Answer 4mk question - peer assessment • Key term bingo • extra challenges Examined_Life resources are suitable for Specialists and non-Specialists I hope you enjoy delivering this lesson. Your feedback is welcome. Find more Religious Studies resources and bundles for ALL KEY STAGES at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

CREATION OF THE WORLD. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. SINGLE LESSON Pedagogy Focus: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain scientific accounts of creation of the universe Explain contrasting Christian beliefs about the creation of the world I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

TRINITY AND ONENESS OF GOD. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. SINGLE LESSON Pedagogy Focus: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development Extra Challenges throughout Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: To analyse Nicene creed Explain doctrinal concept of the trinity with reference to a source of authority I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

PROBLEM OF EVIL AND THEODICIES. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. SINGLE LESSON Pedagogy Focus: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference Extra Challenges throughout Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain the evidential and logical problem of evil Explain three theist responses to the problem of evil I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

NATURE OF GOD. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. AQA. ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. SINGLE LESSON **Pedagogy Focus: ** Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference and development Extra Challenges throughout Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Explain Christian beliefs about the nature of God using sophisticated vocabulary I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

HOLOCAUST – WHERE WAS GOD? SKILLS FOCUS: STRONG RELIGIOUS REFERENCE AND DEVELOPMENT. ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. SINGLE LESSON Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Exam skills: Strong religious reference and development Students will study the covenants and Elie Wiesel “The Night” and apply this to the problem of moral evil. No printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Describe Jews unique relationship with God Explain why the holocaust might prove a loving and powerful God might not exist This is lesson is included in bundle: KS3 Problem of Evil I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

SPECIAL REVELATION LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain Christian and Islam beliefs about Special revelation with reference to case studies and sacred writing. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME C OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: NATURE OF GOD INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Case studies: Night of Power, St Bernadette, Saul Christianity Islam **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Key terms and definitions Target Grade descriptors Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Video note taking Discussion Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Modelling development Exam Question: Explain two… **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

ARGUMENT FROM MIRACLES. EVALUATION ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Evaluate whether the argument from Miracles successfully proves the existence of God (with reference to sacred writing) #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA. THEME C OR AS A STAND ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: MIRACLES IN CHRISTIANITY & ISLAM INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Literal, metaphorical, natural explanations Fundamentalist and Liberal Hume Swinburne’s principle of testimony **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Target Grade descriptors Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation: strengths and weaknesses Matching Ranking Discussion Debate: Role Play Evaluation Question Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Modelling development Exam Question: Evaluate Key term bingo **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • No printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

DO MIRACLES PROVE GOD EXISTS? ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explore examples of miracles and explain contrasting interpretations, showing differences within and between religions (with reference to sacred writing) #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. 50 MINUTE LESSON GCSE. AQA. THEME: C INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Humanism Islam Christianity Literal Metaphorical Natural Explanations **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Info sheet Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank Target grade descriptors **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Answer questions Debate Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Exam Question: Explain and evaluate **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload! • End task assessment • Extra challenge • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life