Here is an A4 Knowledge Organiser for Theme A Relationships and family with AQA.
It has definitions of each key word, dual coding, summaries of each subtopic and key Bible verses highlighted in red.
Brilliant for revision and differentiation.
AQA GCSE RE Theme A Relationships and Families checkpoint 2 on Marriage
This time we are focussing on 5-markers. Instructions and model answers. Gives revision material (student and teacher versions), the checkpoint plus a mark scheme)
Rather than waiting until the end to check learning - do it as you go along. Each checkpoint tests;
Knowledge
Exam Skills
This check point their knowledge from lessons 1-3 focussing on sex as well as the skill of 4 mark contrasting/similar beliefs questions
Depending on time, you can do a revision lesson first, or set a revision task homework.
Please find revision material, check point booklet plus a mark scheme
An exploration on who the Dalai Lama is and what he is like and why he received the nobel peace prize. Study of Tibetan Buddhism and the political situation between Tibet and China!
Looking at Ninians Smart’s 7 dimensions of religion and evaluating whether Buddhism has each dimension. Then comparing Buddhism as a worldview with their own worldview, and therefore questioning whether Buddhism is a worldview or a religion, or both!
All resource and a powerpoint for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships & Families Lesson 10 Nature & purpose of families in the 21st century with a GCSE exam focus
Starts by looking at the Buddhist symbol- the wheel and exploring what it means
To look at the Five Precepts as a basis of morality, in the context of moral truths. How would the world be different if we followed these precepts?
Considering the extra precepts for Monks and exploring what it is like to be a monk and the relationship between the monks and lay Buddhists to create the Sangha
A lesson to consider what the secret to happiness is. Looking at happiness from a sociological and philosophical lens. Comparing GDP to GNH - case study of Bhutan, the linking this to the teachings of the Buddha.
Also provides an opportunity for children to spend time colouring a mandalas while listening to soothing music. You could destroy these after to emphasise non-attachment,
Lesson 7. Same sex marriage, polygamy and cohabitation for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships and Family
A complete powerpoint and resources with an exam focus
May take more than one lesson.
Lesson 8 Religious teachings about divorce and remarriage for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships & Families
Focus on 12-marker skills plus powerpoint and lesson resources
Everything you need to teach a lesson on Contraception and family planning for AQA Theme A Relationships and Family - types of contraception, Catholic and Protestant views on it, plus abstinence based teachings plus a 12-marker exam focus!
L6. Christian teaching about purpose & nature of marriage for AQA Theme A Relationships and Families.
Includes powerpoint and resources plus an exam focus.
To look at all the ways that Buddhism has influenced modern culture - music, films, mindfulness, books, exercise.
To consider which is the best contribution of Buddhism to the 21st century - bringing in the teachings from previous lessons