The topic of this revision session is: ‘The news media and their significance for an understanding of the role of the media in contemporary society’. It is designed for teachers using the new AQA Sociology specification at KS5. Save significant amounts of money by buying these revision sessions in bundles! This download contains one of a series of revision sessions that use a variety of mind-mapping, discussion and debate tasks to cover a section of the specification. It includes a fully animated revision session PowerPoint and a set of ‘silent debate’ A3 worksheets [which are a great way to structure group discussions and practice exam planning technique]. This revision session features: -A ‘grid of learning’ post-it task (to focus students on the day’s topic and refresh their memories of the basics) -A 'competitive mind-mapping task (which can be completed on the whiteboard or on A3 paper) -A silent debate task (with 6 x A3 silent debate worksheets in an editable .doc file) [nb. allowing group conversation, instead of silence, is also an effective approach] -Debates that ask students to move from one side of the room or the other and verbalise a defence of their position in response to a statement or rubric. -A concluding ‘One thing I am still uncertain about…’ post-it question. The revision sessions can be used in a number of ways: -As revision sessions during a revision period of term-time leading up to exams -Sandwiched between lessons as they are taught throughout the year as a way of solidifying and assessing learning This session can be purchased individually or as part of various bundles depending on your needs. Please note: the cover picture depicts some of the activities that make up this revision session, the wording within those tasks is adapted to the topic specified above and may differ from the wording depicted. Contents and tasks may vary slightly between revision sessions. The cover photo is, however, a fair depiction of the contents of the lesson. Copyright Adam Godwin (2017) [Godwin86] godwin86@gmail.com

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 2 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Social Stratification’ section. This lesson focuses on the topic of ‘Functionalism & Social stratification’ and focusses on the work of Davis & Moore. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PowerPoint presentation (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson -Homework All lessons are designed around the new GCSE specification but are certainly useful for any GCSE Sociology specification. We take considerable time making the highest quality lessons, positive reviews are greatly appreciated (and rewarded, just email us!)

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192). It can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20 lesson bundle. This is lesson 13 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Family’ section. This lesson focuses on the topic of divorce: it asks students to use current statistical trends to make predictions about marriage and divorce. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PowerPoint presentation (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson -Images for a poster design task -A knowledge Hunt File -Homework All lessons are designed around the new GCSE specification but are certainly useful for any GCSE Sociology specification. We take considerable time making the highest quality lessons, positive reviews are greatly appreciated (and rewarded, just email us!)

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 11 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Social Stratification’ section. This lesson focuses on ‘Power & Authority’ and pays particular attention to different forms of government. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PowerPoint presentation (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided A4 worksheet -Homework All lessons are designed around the new GCSE specification but are certainly useful for any GCSE Sociology specification. We take considerable time making the highest quality lessons, positive reviews are greatly appreciated (and rewarded, just email us!)

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson number 1 of our 20 lesson course for this section- it is designed to introduce the requirements of the ‘Sociology of FAMILY’ unit and its central debates. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -6 x A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (.doc, editable) -An A4 student information sheet explaining the required learning for the unit -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -A homework task All lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons.

Professionally designed for the new EDUQAS / WJEC Sociology GCSE specification (9-1) taught from September 2017. AQA equivalents are also available on TES. This is lesson 14 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Family’ section; it focuses on feminist perspectives, feminist researchers and theorists, and statistical data supporting/detracting from the feminist perspective. It can be purchased as a part of a complete 20 x lesson bundle (from June, 2017) The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PPT Show (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson (.ppsm & .ppsx formats) -A double-sided A3 worksheet (see cover image for preview) -A knowledge hunt file with information to be used with the worksheet -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES. Feel free to contact us if you need additional resources creating: Positive reviews warmly welcomed! PS: Sociology GCSE Teachers’ Facebook Group here: [Please ignore the typo on the cover, it has been adjusted to read “15” not “12” [-mark answers"]]

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification. This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 17 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Education’ section; it focuses on feminist perspectives, feminist researchers and theorists, and statistical data supporting/detracting from the feminist perspective. It can be purchased as a part of a complete 20 x lesson bundle (from June, 2017) The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided A3 worksheet (see cover image for preview) -A knowledge hunt file with information to be used with the worksheet -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES.

Professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192). This is lesson number 1 of our 20 lesson course for this section- it is designed to introduce the requirements of the ‘Sociology of Family’ unit and its central debates. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -6 x A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (.doc, editable) -An A4 student information sheet explaining the required learning for the unit (.doc, editable) -A premium quality PowerPoint presentation (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson -A homework task All lessons are designed around the new AQA specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons.

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 13 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Crime & Deviance’ section. The lesson focuses on forms of punishment, prisons, and the aims and effectiveness of the prison system. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PowerPoint presentation (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson (editable) -A double-sided A3 worksheet (.doc) -Homework All lessons are designed around the new GCSE specifications, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons.

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 6 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Crime & Deviance’ section; it refers to the ‘Factors Affecting Criminal & Deviant Behaviour’ topic. The lesson focuses on links between criminality and factors such as: ethnicity, class, age and gender. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PowerPoint presentation (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson (editable) -A double-sided A3 worksheet/information sheet -An 18 side knowledge-hunt: containing arguments for/against Heidensohn’s theory, and information about different means of social control. -Homework All lessons are designed around the new AQA specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons.

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 9 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Crime & Deviance’ section; it refers to the ‘Factors Affecting Criminal & Deviant Behaviour’ topic. The lesson focuses on links between class, poverty, inequality and crime/criminality. It addresses the question: “Is poverty the main cause of crime?”. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided A4 worksheet -A 12 side knowledge-hunt -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES.

This is one of twelve lessons comprising the ‘Introduction Unit’ for the new GCSE Sociology specifications (suitable for AQA, & WJEC/EDUQAS). Save over 50% by getting the 12 lesson pack! This is the second lesson, it focusses on the central debates from the course and is designed to foster engagement and interest for newcomers to the subject. This download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PPT Show (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson (.ppsm & .ppsx formats) -A3 Group-work worksheets -Homework All lessons are professionally designed around the new GCSE specification, certainly useful for any GCSE specification however. We take considerable time making the highest quality lessons, positive reviews are greatly appreciated.

This is one of twelve lessons comprising the ‘Introduction Unit’ for the new GCSE Sociology specifications (suitable for AQA, & WJEC/EDUQAS). Save over 50% by getting the 12 lesson pack! This is the fourth lesson of the unit, it introduces the four main sociological perspectives: functionalism, Marxism, feminism and interactionism. This download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PPT Show (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson (.ppsm & .ppsx formats) -A3 Worksheet (double-sided) -Knowledge Hunt (put around the room) -Homework All lessons are professionally designed around the new GCSE specification, certainly useful for any GCSE specification however. We take considerable time making the highest quality lessons, positive reviews are greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact us if you need additional resources creating: godwin86@gmail.com

This lesson deals with ethical issues in sociological research and related ethical debates. This is the second of ten lessons comprising our 'Research Methods' Unit for the new GCSE Sociology specifications (designed for AQA but useful to WJEC/EDUQAS). Save over 50% by getting the 10 lesson pack! This download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PPT Show (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson (.ppsm & .ppsx formats) -A series of A3 group discussion worksheets -A Homework worksheet (practice exam question) We take considerable time making our resources to the highest possible standard, positive reviews are greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact us if you need additional resources creating or have any questions: godwin86@gmail.com PS: AQA Sociology GCSE Teachers' Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1786443641643898/ Check out our great website to help you find out other GCSE Sociology resources: http://ks4sociology.wordpress.com PLEASE NOTE: Minimum system requirements: 512MB RAM, 1.5ghz processor. Microsoft Office.

Professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192) taught from September 2017. Bundles of complete teaching materials for the new specification are available from June 2017. This download is offered freely. I will also be releasing revision sessions, booklets and key-word glossaries. This download includes 4 key-word lists taken from the specification: from each section of the specification. Hope it saves you some time! :) Check out my other stuff: https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?q=godwin86%20sociology%20aqa

Enjoy this free resource for GCSE Sociology: it contains links to four sociology-relevant music videos. It’s just a quick five minute activity and talking point but a fun way to start a lesson :) Join our Facebook group ‘GCSE Sociology Teachers’: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sociologygcse/