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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.
ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE & LIFE AND STEWARDSHIP
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ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE & LIFE AND STEWARDSHIP

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ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE & LIFE AND STEWARDSHIP. AQA. Science, Christianity and Islam. DOUBLE LESSON. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused. Resource light- easy to follow. Suitable for revision but prior knowledge is not necessary. Double lesson. FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE/LIFE PLUS STEWARDSHIP: Science, Christianity and Islam Students will be able to: Explain contrasting Christian beliefs about the origins of the universe and life Explain two similar religious beliefs about the duty of stewardship. Evaluate whether Science proves religious beliefs about the origins of the universe to be incorrect with reference to scripture. Evaluate whether abuse of the environment is impossible to stop with reference to scripture Activities include: Reading log activity, information sheet, variety of 5 and 12-mark exam questions complete with model answers and self-assessment success criteria. Plus: optional video tasks to enhance learning and give tired hands some rest! Your review is most welcome.
Sanctity/Quality of Life
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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
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE
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CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE

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CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE. CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Pilgrimage (examples, importance and comparison to other forms of worship) Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. **Resource light & easy to follow ** SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Pilgrimage (examples, importance and comparison to other forms of worship) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): Explain two contrasting examples of Christian pilgrimage. 4 marks Evaluate whether pilgrimage is the most important form of worship God. 12 marks Activities include: Paired Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers and analysis. Video task to enrich learning and give writing hands a rest! / structured discussion / self/peer assessment with 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.
POVERTY, EXPLOITATION & CHARITY
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POVERTY, EXPLOITATION & CHARITY

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POVERTY, EXPLOITATION & CHARITY. AQA Religious Practices/Human Rights: Poverty, Exploitation and Charity (Christianity/Islam). Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson or standard lesson (no prior knowledge required) Double lesson easily separated into two single lessons (Part 1 and Part 2). **Resource light- easy to follow. ** Suitable for delivering: AQA Religious Component/Human Rights: Religion, Wealth, Poverty, Exploitation and Charity (Christianity, Islam & Humanism) Students will be able to: (With reference to scripture/sacred writings) Evaluate whether everyone should give to charity 12 marks Explain two similar views about exploitation 5 mks Explain two similar views about paying alms 5 mks Explain two ways a Christian worldwide relief organisation helps people Giving alms is the most important pillar in Islam. Do you agree? Evaluate 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.
DISCRIMINATION & FREEDOM OF RELIGION
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DISCRIMINATION & FREEDOM OF RELIGION

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DISCRIMINATION & FREEDOM OF RELIGION . AQA HUMAN RIGHTS REVISION OF: Social Justice, Freedom of Religion and Discrimination. (Christianity/Islam). Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision or lesson (no prior knowledge required) **Resource light- easy to follow. ** Double lesson or easily separated into two single lessons (Part 1 and Part 2) **Suitable for delivering: AQA Human Rights: Social Justice, Freedom of Religion and Discrimination (Christianity/Islam) ** Students will be able to: (With reference to scripture/sacred writings) Explain two similar religious views about racism Explain two to similar religious views about sexual discrimination Evaluate whether Religious people have more of a duty to fight for social justice Evaluate whether Everyone should have unlimited Freedom of Religion Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Mastery: writing a persuasive conclusion, Peer/self assessment with 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.
SEX WITHIN / OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE & CONTRACEPTION
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SEX WITHIN / OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE & CONTRACEPTION. AQA RELATIONSHIPS. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Resource light & easy to follow SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: RELATIONSHIPS: SEX WITHIN / OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE & CONTRACEPTION Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain similar religious attitudes to adultery • Explain contrasting religious attitudes to contraception • Sex should take place within marriage. Evaluate Activities include: Mastery through structured partnered discussion, video with partnered activities, exam question with self/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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SHAHADA
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ISLAM PRACTICES: SHAHADA # FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): • List the five pillars of Islam • Explain the meaning and importance of the Shahada in Islam • Evaluate why it might be the most important pillar I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
MEANS OF SALVATION. EVALUATE
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MEANS OF SALVATION. EVALUATE

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MEANS OF SALVATION. EVALUATE THE MEANS OF SALVATION. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. MODEL ANSWER INCLUDED. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development, evaluate A Level Challenges 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) Evaluate whether Jesus’ sacrificial death is the sole means of salvation. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
SIN AND SALVATION
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SIN AND SALVATION. CONTRASTING CHRISTIAN BELIEFS ABOUT THE MEANS OF SALVATION. 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, 5 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) Explain two contrasting Christian beliefs about the means of salvation. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
WHY THE INCARNATION?
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WHY THE INCARNATION?

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WHY THE INCARNATION? 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. 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 the reasons for the incarnation I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
CREATION OF LIFE
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CREATION OF LIFE

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CREATION OF LIFE. 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 Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain scientific accounts of creation of life Explain contrasting Christian beliefs about the creation of life I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT SOL
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This is soley for use in conjunction with my Crime and Punishment Bundle. It lists the lesson title, objective and differentiation strategies.