Pupils will given an introduction to religious language regarding coming of age ceremonies and analyse the importance of them. They will have to research the religions and summarise the content they review. Pupils have an opportunity to be creative and this lesson could lead into a homework project if need be. This lesson includes: Differentiated tasks. Religious Understanding. Key Word Vocabulary. Researching. Summarising key ideas SMSC Skills.

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Introduction to Ethics: Lesson 1. This engaging and informative resource is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of ethics, focusing on three major ethical theories: Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, and Situation Ethics. Key Features: Ethical Theories Overview: Students will gain a solid understanding of Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, and Situation Ethics, learning the core principles and applications of each theory. Interactive Dilemmas: Through thought-provoking ethical dilemmas, students will apply these theories in practical scenarios, enhancing their critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills. Strengths and Weaknesses: The resource provides a balanced exploration of the strengths and weaknesses of each ethical theory, encouraging students to form their own reasoned opinions. **Multimedia Support: ** Carefully selected video links are included to support non-specialist teachers and facilitate group work, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for all learners. This lesson resource is perfect for sparking thoughtful discussion and deepening students’ understanding of ethical concepts, laying a strong foundation for further study in philosophy and moral reasoning.

Explore the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with our “AI Ethics: Lesson 3” resource. This lesson invites students to critically assess the real benefits and risks associated with AI, including issues like plagiarism, job loss, time-saving innovations, and life-saving technologies. Key Features: AI Benefits and Risks: Students will delve into the advantages and challenges of AI, examining how it can both enhance and disrupt our lives. Ethical Discussions: Engaging debates and discussions on plagiarism and job displacement versus the time-saving and life-saving potential of AI technology. Modern Case Studies: Analyse contemporary examples, such as the 2024 Glasgow case of false advertising using AI based on Willy Wonka, to understand the real-world implications of AI ethics. Multimedia Learning: A curated selection of readings and videos supports diverse learning styles and fosters a comprehensive understanding of AI ethics. Connection to Ethical Theories: Links to prior learning on Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, and Situation Ethics help students apply these frameworks to modern ethical dilemmas. Prepare your students to thoughtfully navigate the ethical landscape of AI, integrating their knowledge of ethical theories with contemporary issues, and enhancing their critical thinking and debate skills.

Introduce your students to the dynamic field of business ethics with our “Business Ethics: Lesson 4” resource. This lesson explores the ethical considerations in business, focusing on the roles of stakeholders and shareholders, and applying Utilitarian and Kantian ethics to real-world scenarios. Key Features: Stakeholders vs. Shareholders: Students will learn the differences between stakeholders and shareholders and their respective impacts on business decisions. Ethical Frameworks: Apply Utilitarian and Kantian ethics to business contexts, providing students with robust tools for ethical analysis. Modern Case Studies: Examine contemporary examples, such as the 2016 Sports Direct scandal, to highlight ethical challenges in the business world. Extended Writing Practice: Encourage in-depth analysis and critical thinking through structured extended writing exercises, helping students articulate their ethical evaluations clearly and effectively. Free Revision Booklet: Includes a comprehensive revision booklet covering previous topics, ensuring students can review and reinforce their understanding of ethics in preparation for exams. This resource equips students with a thorough understanding of business ethics, fostering their ability to critically assess ethical issues and articulate well-reasoned arguments, setting a solid foundation for future studies and real-world applications.

Dive into the complex and thought-provoking world of medical ethics with our “Medical Ethics: Lesson 2” resource. This lesson is designed to prepare students for GCSE-level studies by exploring the ethical dimensions of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and organ transplants, setting the stage for more advanced topics like abortion and euthanasia in Year 11 Religious Studies. Key Features: IVF and Organ Transplants: Students will explore the ethical considerations surrounding IVF and organ transplants, examining the moral questions these medical procedures raise. Real-World Case Studies: Engaging case studies provide real-world contexts for students to apply ethical theories and develop their analytical skills. Interactive Discussions: Structured activities and group discussions encourage students to articulate their views and consider different perspectives. Future Readiness: This resource bridges the gap to GCSE content, ensuring students have a strong ethical foundation without overlapping with upcoming topics like abortion and euthanasia. Equip your students with the tools to navigate the challenging ethical landscape of modern medicine, fostering critical thinking and moral reasoning in preparation for their GCSE studies.

This lesson is on the theme of poverty with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe the causes of poverty, to explain religious teachings on the responsibilities of the poor, and explain the religious attitudes in helping the poor. This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam. This 50 minute lesson includes: Starter and Plenary. Oracy/disucssion tasks. Statistic summary task. Reflective tasks Literacy tasks - summarising Scriptural analysis Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Exam practice question (5 marks) Extension Task. Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson is on the theme of religious freedom with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe issues of equality, freedom of religion and belief including freedom of religious expression, and explain human rights and the responsibilities that come with rights, including the responsibility to respect the rights of others. This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam. This 50 minute lesson includes: Starter and Plenary. Summarising tasks Literacy tasks Knowledge hunt tasks Literacy tasks - summarising Exam practice question (2 markers) Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Scriptural analysis. Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson is on the theme of wealth with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe religious views on wealth, explain religious teachings on having wealth, and evaluate different views regarding the use of a person’s wealth This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam. This 50 minute lesson includes: Starter and Plenary. Oracy/disucssion tasks. Numeracy interpretation task. Reflective tasks Literacy tasks - summarising Scriptural analysis Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Video tasks with comprehension questions. Exam practice question (5 marks) Extension Task. Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson is on the theme of exploitation with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe what is meant by exploitation. To explain the exploitation of the poor including issues relating to fair pay, excessive interest on loans and human trafficking, and evaluate religious attitudes to victims of exploitation. This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam. This 50 minute lesson includes: Starter and Plenary. Oracy/disucssion tasks. Several video tasks based on exploitation, human trafficking, and recognising the signs. Statistic summary task. Reflective and empathy developing tasks Literacy tasks - summarising Scriptural analysis Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Extension Task. FREE HOMEWORK INCLUDED - 2023 Case Study Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson is on the theme of giving to the poor and religious charities with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe what is meant by exploitation. To explain the exploitation of the poor including issues relating to fair pay, excessive interest on loans and human trafficking, and evaluate religious attitudes to victims of exploitation. This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam. This 50 minute lesson includes: Starter and Innovative Catchphrase Plenary. Oracy/disucssion extension task. Literacy - Two independent research and summarising tasks Short video task - Parable of the Widow’s Offering Scriptural analysis Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson the themes prejudice and discrimination with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe the difference between prejudice and discrimination, and explain religious beliefs about prejudice and discrimination regarding the disabled and different races This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam. This 50 minute lesson includes: Starter and Plenary. Oracy tasks Reflective tasks Discussion tasks Literacy tasks - summarising Scriptural analysis Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Video tasks with comprehension questions. Case study tasks on Martin Luther King Jr and racism in football. Extension Task. Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson introduces ideas about the topic of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe the differences between prejudice and discrimination. They will also be able to explain religious beliefs about the role of women and sexuality. This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam. This 50 minute lesson includes: Starter and Plenary. Oracy task. Research Task. Retrieval Task - requires prior knowledge of Theme A: Sex and Relationships. Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Video task with comprehension questions. Religious Teaching analysis. Extension Task. Literacy Tasks. Free Homework included. Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson introduces ideas about the topic of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will have to describe the need for laws to protect human rights and be able to explain the history of Human Rights in the 20th century. Students will also be able to explain religious teachings and beliefs about human rights. These lessons teach both Christian and Muslim views. This 50 minute lesson includes: Starter and Plenary. Oracy task. Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Video task with comprehension questions. Religious Teaching analysis. Parable analysis. Literacy Tasks. Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson teaches the topic of Crime and Lawbreakers. The pupils will have to consider what the terms ‘crime’ and ‘punishment’ mean. They will describe the causes of crimes and explain Muslim and Christian attitudes to lawbreakers. This 50 minute lesson includes: Oracy Task. Analysis. Literacy Task. Religious teaching analysis. Numeracy Task (Venn Diagram). Exam practices - 2 marks, 4 marks, and 5 marks. Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Starter and Plenary Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson introduces ideas about the topic of Crime and Punishment. The pupils will have to consider what the terms ‘crime’ and ‘punishment’ mean. They will be able to sescribe some of the causes of crime, and explain Christian and Muslim attitudes to lawbreakers. This 50 minute lesson includes: Differentiated tasks. Analysis. Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Link to a useful documentary is also included but is optional. Literacy Task. Starter and Plenary Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson teaches the topic of Aims of Punishment. The pupils will have to consider what the term ‘punishment’ means. To explain the different aims of punishment and to evaluate them. FREE homework and mark scheme included! This 50 minute lesson includes: Oracy Task. Group Task. Research Task. Peer Assessment. Religious teaching analysis. Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Starter and Plenary Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson teaches the topic of Causes of Crime. The pupils will describe the causes of crime and explain how crime can be caused out of necessity and does not always have evil intent. They will also evaluate the need to punish criminal when considering the causes of crime. This 50 minute lesson includes: Independent thinking task. Group Task. Analysis. Literacy Task. Oracy Task. Video link to a case study in the US about a women’s reform house. Religious teaching analysis. Numeracy Task (Venn Diagram). Exam practices - 12 marks plan in class/homework to complete - can change to do 12 mark in class. Starter and Plenary Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson teaches the topic of Suffering. The pupils will be able to describe what is meant by ‘suffering,’ and religious attitudes to suffering and explain how they are expected to react. They will also be able to explain religious attitudes on how they should act if they have caused suffering to others. A FREE homework is included! This 50 minute lesson includes: Case Study Analysis Task. Videos included of several case studies to help evidence examples to students and also develop empathy. Independent research Task. Religious teaching analysis. Exam practices - 5 marks. Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Starter and Plenary Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA

This lesson teaches the topic of Treatment of Criminals. The pupils know and understand three forms of punishment. They will be able to explain religious attitudes to the treatment of criminals. They will be able to evaluate what effective punishment looks like. This 50 minute lesson includes: Religious Teaching Analysis. Research Task. Use of Text books will be needed for this. This lesson might need to be adapted if you don’t stock the Bartlett, Fleming, Smith, and Worden textbooks - I have included some information sheets that you can use as alternatives if you like. You will just need to tweak slide 4. Oracy Task. Religious teaching analysis. Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic. Exam practice question - 5 marks. Self Assessment. Starter and Plenary Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA