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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.

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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.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4)
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two Muslim beliefs about Zakat • Evaluate whether Ramadan is the most important Pillar in Islam Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Shahada and Salah (first two pillars)
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Shahada and Salah (first two pillars)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Shahada and Salah (first two pillars) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two rituals of Salah • Evaluate which is most important Salah or Shahada Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists?
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AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists?

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light – one resource to print (information sheet) Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists? Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Evaluate whether miracles prove the existence of God Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS CHRISTIAN & ISLAM PRACTICES: GCSE REVISION & MASTERY of all Practices /linked quotes.
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AQA RS CHRISTIAN & ISLAM PRACTICES: GCSE REVISION & MASTERY of all Practices /linked quotes.

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Concise, comprehensive. RECAP & ‘MASTERY’ exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically DOUBLE LESSON EASILY DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS Timers included on every task Resource light – one resource to print Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS CHRISTIAN & ISLAM PRACTICES: Revision of all Practices and linked quotes Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • RECAP ON ALL BELIEFS & LINKED QUOTES • MASTER strong religious reference • MASTER strong conclusions • Evaluate whether the Shahada is the most important Muslim duty • Evaluate whether the sacraments are the most important Christian practice Activities include: Recap starter, mastery of content (partnered teaching), Skills mastery: strong religious reference and persuasive conclusions. Plan and write a 12-mark answer. Model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Revision of all ISLAM Practices and linked quotes
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Revision of all ISLAM Practices and linked quotes

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Concise, comprehensive. RECAP & ‘MASTERY’ exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Timers included on every task Resource light – one resource to print Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Revision of all ISLAM Practices and linked quotes Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • RECAP ON ALL BELIEFS & LINKED QUOTES • MASTER strong religious reference • MASTER strong conclusions • Evaluate whether the Shahada is the most important Muslim duty Activities include: Recap starter, mastery of content (partnered teaching), Skills mastery: strong religious reference and persuasive conclusions. Plan and write a 12-mark answer. Model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS CHRISTIAN PRACTICES:  Revision of all Christian Practices + linked quotes.  MASTERY LESSON
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AQA RS CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Revision of all Christian Practices + linked quotes. MASTERY LESSON

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Concise, comprehensive. RECAP & ‘MASTERY’ exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Timers included on every task Resource light – one resource to print Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Revision of all Christian Practices Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • RECAP ON ALL BELIEFS & LINKED QUOTES • MASTER strong religious reference • MASTER strong conclusions • Evaluate whether the sacraments are the most important Christian practice Activities include: Recap starter, mastery of content (partnered teaching), Skills mastery: strong religious reference and persuasive conclusions. Plan and write a 12-mark answer. Model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELATIONSHIPS REVISION
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RELATIONSHIPS REVISION

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RELATIONSHIPS REVISION. AQA RS RELATIONSHIPS: REVISION OF SUBTOPICS, QUOTES AND VIEWS (ISLAM & CHRISTIANITY). Concise, comprehensive. RECAP & ‘MASTERY’ exam-focused lesson. Resource light – one resource to print. Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides). Date on slide updates automatically SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Relationships: Revision of all subtopics, quotes and views (Islam & Christianity) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • RECAP ON QUOTES • RECAP ON VIEWS ABOUT RELATIONSHPS ISSUES • MASTER strong religious reference • MASTER strong conclusions Activities include: Recap starter, quote annotation, contrasting views activity and mastery’ (partnered teaching) Skills mastery: strong religious reference and persuasive conclusions). Model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SCIENCE & GOD
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SCIENCE & GOD

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SCIENCE AND GOD. AQA RS THEME C: ARGUMENTS FROM SCIENCE AGAINST THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light – one resource to print (information sheet). Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides). Date on slide updates automatically SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Science against the existence of God Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Evaluate whether belief in science and God are compatible Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
EVIL AND SUFFERING & EVALUATION
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EVIL AND SUFFERING & EVALUATION

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EVIL AND SUFFERING & EVALUATION. AQA RS THEME C: ARGUMENTS AGAINST EXISTENCE OF GOD. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light – one resource to print (information sheet). Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) Date on slide updates automatically. SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Theme C: The First Cause Argument and evaluation Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • The presence of evil and suffering in the world prove that an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God does not exist. Evaluate. Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT AND EVALUATION
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FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT AND EVALUATION

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FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT AND EVALUATION. AQA RS THEME C. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light Easy to follow (with notes) . Date on slide updates automatically SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Theme C: The First Cause Argument and evaluation Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Evaluate the claim that The First Cause argument successfully proves that existence of God Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
DESIGN ARGUMENT & CRITICISMS
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DESIGN ARGUMENT & CRITICISMS. AQA RS Theme C. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused. Date on slide updates automatically. **Resource light **. Easy to follow (with notes) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Theme C: The design Argument and criticisms Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Evaluate the claim that an omnibenevolent and omnipotent God designed this world. Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ANGELS:  ROLES & FREE WILL
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ANGELS: ROLES & FREE WILL

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ANGELS: ROLES & FREE WILL. AQA RS. ISLAM BELIEFS. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light Easy to follow (with notes) . Date on slide updates automatically SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – Angels Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two Muslim beliefs about angels • Evaluate whether angels have free will Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ISLAM BELIEFS. REVISION
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ISLAM BELIEFS. REVISION

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ISLAM BELIEFS. REVISION. AQA RS. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes). Date on slide updates automatically. REVISION LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – REVISION Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Annotate quotes relating to the topic • Recap on subtopics: • Master and answer a 5 mark question Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
HOLY BOOKS. ISLAM
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HOLY BOOKS. ISLAM

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HOLY BOOKS. ISLAM. AQA. Islam Beliefs. Sources of Authority: Quran, Holy Books, Sunna and Hadith. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes). Date on slide updates automatically SINGLE LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – Sources of Authority: Quran, Holy Books, Sunna and Hadith Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • The Quran is the most important source of authority for Muslims. Evaluate. Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AFTERLIFE &  PREDESTINATION
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AFTERLIFE & PREDESTINATION

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AFTERLIFE & PREDESTINATION. AQA. Islam Beliefs. The Afterlife & Predestination and influence on Muslims. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes) Date on slide updates automatically SINGLE LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – The Afterlife and its influence on Muslims Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two ways belief in the afterlife influences Muslims Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELATIONSHIPS
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RELATIONSHIPS

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RELATIONSHIPS. AQA. (Christianity, Islam and Humanism). Includes all resources needed to deliver AQA Religious Studies: Relationships; designed to promote maximum success for ALL learners. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lessons. Date on slide updates automatically **Resource efficient & easy to follow ** SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: Relationships (RELIGIONS: ISLAM/CHRISTIANITY/HUMANISM) LESSONS INCLUDE: Marriage and Cohabitation Sex within and outside of marriage Divorce Family types and roles of parents and children. Polygamy, single parent, monogamy, nuclear, same sex parents. Contraception Same sex marriage: Catholics, Quakers, Islam, humanist Gender equality Activities include: Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.
GENDER EQUALITY
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GENDER EQUALITY

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GENDER EQUALITY. AQA Relationships/Human Rights: Gender Equality (Christianity, Islam). Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes) Date on slide updates automatically. SINGLE LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Relationships: Gender Equality (Christianity, Islam) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Evaluate whether men and women are equals Activities include: Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SAME SEX MARRIAGE & PARENTING
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SAME SEX MARRIAGE & PARENTING

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SAME SEX MARRIAGE & PARENTING. AQA Relationships. Christianity, Islam & Humanist beliefs. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. **Resource light ** Easy to follow . SINGLE LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Relationships: Same Sex Marriage & Parenting ** Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):** • Evaluate whether same sex marriage and parenting is acceptable. Refer to Islam, Christian and Humanist beliefs Activities include: Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AFTERLIFE & SALVATION
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AFTERLIFE & SALVATION

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AFTERLIFE & SALVATION. AQA. Christianity & Islam. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes) DOUBLE LESSON CAN BE SPLIT INTO TWO PARTS SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Afterlife and Salvation /Christianity & Islam Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain and evaluate Islam, Christianity and Humanist beliefs about the afterlife Activities include: Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
JESUS:  LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY
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JESUS: LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY

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JESUS: LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY. AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Christianity: Life, Death & Legacy (Great Commission) of Jesus. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically DOUBLE LESSON EASILY BE SPLIT INTO 2 SINGLE LESSONS Resource light Easy to follow (with notes) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Christianity: Life, Death & Legacy (Great Commission) of Jesus Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define different types of families and state which are legal in the UK • What is the nature of the family • What is the role of parents and children • Evaluate whether the nuclear family is the ideal family type Activities include: Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.