Sanctity/Quality of Life: Abortion & Euthanasia (Christianity, Islam, Humanism). Theme B AQA. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson Suitable for revision but prior knowledge not necessary. Double lesson. **Resource light- easy to follow. **Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme B Sanctity/Quality of Life: Abortion & Euthanasia (Christianity, Islam, Humanism) Students will be able to: Explain two similar beliefs about the sanctity of life. 5 mks Evaluate: Abortion is always wrong. 12 mks Explain two contrasting beliefs about euthanasia. 5 mks Evaluate: Quality of life is more important than sanctity of life. 12 mks Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Video tasks (to give their writing hands a rest!) and Peer assessment with success criteria. Your reviews are very welcome

Marriage, Same sex parenting & Contraception. AQA RELATIONSHIPS: Students will learn: Purpose of marriage, same sex marriage and parenting, families, contraception. Concise, comprehensive, challenging and exam-focused revision or lesson (no prior knowledge necessary) Double lesson (or easily divided into 2 x single lessons) **Resource light- easy to follow. ** Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme: Relationships (Christianity, Islam, Humanism) Content includes: Purpose of marriage, same sex marriage & parents, families, contraception Students will be able to: • Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about contraception • Evaluate whether same sex marriage is acceptable • Explain two similar religious beliefs about the purpose of marriage • Evaluate whether Marriage is outdated • Explain two similar beliefs about same sex parenting Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson, your feedback is most welcome.

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.

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.

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.

AIMS OF PUNISHMENT. CHRISTIANITY. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. DIFFERENTIATED. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Extra Challenges throughout Differentiated tasks Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) Explain contrasting Christian attitudes towards aims of punishment with reference to holy books Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

AFTERLIFE. CONTRASTING CHRISTIAN BELIEFS ABOUT RESURRECTION, JUDGEMENT AND AFTERLIFE. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: ** Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development, 1 and 2 mk questions Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY): Recall contrasting Christian beliefs about resurrection, judgement, and the afterlife I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

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.

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

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.

THEIST RESPONSES TO PROBLEM OF EVIL & EVALUATION ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain three theodicies and evaluate these with reference to sacred writings. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. 50 MINUTE LESSON GCSE. AQA. THEME: C INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Swinburne (free will) Augustine Hick (soul making) **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** • Slides • SEN / LA Support resource (info sheet) **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation of theodicies and evaluation Ranking Self-assessment Discussion 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

FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT EVALUATION ENABLES LEARNERS TO: EVALUATE THE FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT WITH REFERENCE TO A VARIETY OF STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES AND SACRED WRITING. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, 50 MINUTE LESSON GCSE. AQA. THEME: C INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Aquinas Science Russell Hume Genesis (Christianity) **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** • Slides • Support resource (info sheet) • EXAM QUESTION SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR EACH TARGET GRADE **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Recap of argument Presentation of strengths and weaknesses. Peer rank Discussion Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. 12-mark (evaluation) Exam question. **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

FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT; ENABLES LEARNERS TO EXPLAIN AQUINA’S FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT WITH REFERENCE TO PRINCIPLE OF CAUSE AND EFFECT, EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE INFINITE REGRESS AND UNCAUSED CAUSE. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. 50 MINUTE LESSON GCSE. AQA. THEME: C INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Aquinas **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** • Slides • Support resource (info sheet) • Gap fill • Key terms for reference **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation of argument Videos Gap fill Self-assessment Discussion Debate Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Exam (explain) question. **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • 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

CHRISTIAN VIEWS THE LAW AND CRIME. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Extra challenges throughout Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) EXPLAIN Christian beliefs about: • Laws of the state • Unjust laws • Biblical moral laws and conscience that guide behaviour • People who commit: Hate crime, murder and Theft EVALUATE STATEMENT: Christians should never break the law. Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

CHRISTIAN BELIEFS REVISION. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE RECALL BASED ON STARTER KNOWLEDGE AUDIT. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Create a set of mark schemes for weak areas identified in starter task Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) Revise your weakest areas of the Christian belief’s topic (identified in starter task) I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

FREE RANGE FARMING LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: EVALUATE WHETHER EVERYONE SHOULD BUY FREE RANGE MEAT AND BI-PRODUCTS #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS TEACH AS PART OF GCSE AQA RELIGION AND LIFE OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: INTENSIVE FARMING **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Target Grade descriptors Writing frame Key term bank **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation: strengths and weaknesses Video note taking Self-Assessment Debate Evaluation Question Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Modelling development Exam Question: Evaluate **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

INTENSIVE FARMING LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: To explain and evaluate the ‘intensive farming’ method. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS GCSE AQA RELIGION AND LIFE OR KS3 STAND ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: status of animals / humans **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Target Grade descriptors Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Video note taking Debate Self-assessment Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Modelling development Exam Question: Evaluate **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

CRIME AND FORGIVENESS. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: ** Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) Explain Christian and Islam teachings on forgiveness (including Situation Ethics) Evaluate whether criminals should be forgiven and given a second chance. Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

ISLAM: THE LAW AND CRIME. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Extra challenges throughout Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) EXPLAIN ISLAM BELIEFS ABOUT: Shariah Law and The law of the land Unjust laws Religious laws and conscience Crime including: Hate crime, murder and Theft Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.