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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.
CHRISTIAN FUNERALS
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CHRISTIAN FUNERALS

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CHRISTIAN FUNERALS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. Information sheet Customisable recap starter Emphasis on Exam Skills Sources of Wisdom Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain Christian funeral rituals with reference to scripture I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE
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CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE

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CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. Information sheet Customisable recap starter Emphasis on Exam Skills Sources of Wisdom Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically ** STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Explain Christian beliefs about how to get to heaven Contrast Christian and atheist beliefs about life after death I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SOUL CHRISTIANITY
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SOUL CHRISTIANITY

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SOUL CHRISTIANITY. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. Information sheet Customisable recap starter Emphasis on Exam Skills Sources of Wisdom Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Use sophisticated vocabulary to define the term ‘soul’ Explain Christian beliefs about the soul To evaluate whether there is any such thing as a soul I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
FIVE PILLARS EVALUATION
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FIVE PILLARS EVALUATION

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FIVE PILLARS EVALUATION/REVISION is a fun and engaging lesson and comprehensive introduction to answering 12 mark questions (AQA/GCSE). Fully resourced with assessment throughout. It also recaps on each of the five pillars and their importance. NO PRINTING / FULLY RESOURCED / DATE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY STUDENTS WILL: Understand the key components of an argument Create their own 12 mk statements Understand the importance of justification, development an use of scriptural evidence Apply student friendly 12 mk criteria in answer this 12 mk question: The Shahada is the most important pillar in Islam. Evaluate. Peer assess a 12 mk answer using student friendly success criteria
WRITING AN ARGUMENT
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WRITING AN ARGUMENT

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Writing an Argument is a fun and engaging lesson aimed to help students construct a sound argument that meets the AQA GCSE success criteria for a 12 mark question. ****NO PRINTING REQUIRED / CUSTOMISABLE RECAP/DO NOW TASK/ Students will identify the key elements of an argument (12 mk AQA Success Criteria) Constuct their own 12 mk statements Justification: Give reasons to agree/disagree with statements understand the importance of development understand the importance of scriptural evidence Answer a 12 mk question in full - you could adapt the question to suit a topic of your choice Peer assess a 12 mk answer using success criteria The final task 12 mk question is 'The Shahada is the most important Pillar in Islam. ’ However the final parts of lesson can be adapted to deliver any topic.
SEXUAL ETHICS SECULAR VIEWS
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SEXUAL ETHICS SECULAR VIEWS

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SEXUAL ETHICS: SECULAR VIEWS. OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS, MEDIA, AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Scholarly views: Mill, Sartre, Hobbes, Aquinas, Postmodernism, Nihilism • Sources of Authority • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain and evaluate secular views on Sexual Relationships with reference to sources of authority I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SEXUAL ETHICS UTILITARIANISM
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SEXUAL ETHICS UTILITARIANISM

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SEXUAL ETHICS: UTILITARIANISM. OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS, MEDIA, AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Scholar quotes • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Recall principles of 3 different branches of Utilitarianism • Apply Utilitarianism to sexual relationships • Evaluate whether Utilitarianism is useful in application to sexual ethics I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SEXUAL ETHICS KANT
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SEXUAL ETHICS KANT

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SEXUAL ETHICS KANT. OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic (support resources included) • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Scholar quotes • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Explain the principles of Kantian Ethics • Apply Kantian Ethics to sexual relationships • Evaluate whether Kantian Ethics is a useful theory to apply to sexual relationships. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SEXUAL ETHICS SITUATION ETHICS
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SEXUAL ETHICS SITUATION ETHICS

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SEXUAL ETHICS: SITUATION ETHICS. OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. INFORMATION SHEET INCLUDED (NO TEXT BOOK NEEDED) • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Explain the principles of Situation Ethics • Apply Situation Ethics to sexual Ethics • Evaluate whether Situation Ethics is a useful theory to apply to sexual relationships. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SEXUAL ETHICS  NATURAL LAW
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SEXUAL ETHICS NATURAL LAW

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SEXUAL ETHICS: NATURAL LAW. OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Emphasis on Exam Skills • Assessment (planned no hands up questioning) and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Recall main teachings of Natural Law Apply teachings of Natural Law to sexual relationships Evaluate whether natural law is useful in making moral decisions about sexual ethics I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SEXUAL ETHICS: CHRISTIANITY
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SEXUAL ETHICS: CHRISTIANITY

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SEXUAL ETHICS: CHRISTIANITY. LESSON 1 OF OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Assessment (planned no hands up questioning) and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain contrasting Christian views on types of sexual relationships with reference to sources of authority. Evaluate whether the Bible is a reliable source of authority on sexual relationships. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
NATURE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
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NATURE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

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This bundle covers the entire topic in 3 x 100 minute lessons. Fully resourced with everything you need for you students to succeed. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. LESSONS are fun & engaging with a variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. They are not text book dependent; each lesson comes complete with a concise and accessible information sheet. Lessons are designed to offer clarity on a complex topic. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow
OMNIBENEVOLENCE AND JUSTICE
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OMNIBENEVOLENCE AND JUSTICE

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DIVINE OMNIBENEVOLENCE AND JUSTICE. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION: ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • This lesson is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Critically assess the philosophical problems of attributing omnibenevolence to God. 40 marks I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
OMNISCIENCE AND TIME
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OMNISCIENCE AND TIME

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DIVINE OMNISCIENCE AND GOD’S RELATIONSHIP WITH TIME. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION; ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. This lesson is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic Information sheet provided (no need for text books) Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO KEY SCHOLARS AND SOURCES OF AUTHORITY): Evaluate: Divine eternity does not limit human free will. 40 mks I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS
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ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS

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ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS: CHRISTIAN (A ROCHA) AND SECULAR (WWF) RESPONSE TO DEFORESTATION. KS3 RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO GENESIS): Explain the impact of deforestation on the environment Explain the meaning of sustainable agriculture Explain how and why religious and secular environmental groups respond to deforestation. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
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CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

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CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP AND DOMINION. KS3 RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO GENESIS): To evaluate whether it is solely the duty of Christians to take care of the planet I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
OMNISCIENCE AND TIME
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OMNISCIENCE AND TIME

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OMNISCIENCE AND TIME. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • This lesson is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain how attributing omniscience to God puts limits on human free will Explain and evaluate Schleiermacher’s solution to the problem of free will With reference to key scholars and Biblical sources of wisdom: Explain two senses in which God’s relationship with time can be understood and give strengths and weakness of these views. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ATTRIBUTES OF GOD:  OMNIPOTENCE
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ATTRIBUTES OF GOD: OMNIPOTENCE

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ATTRIBUTES OF GOD OMNIPOTENCE: THE IDEA OF DIVINE POWER. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Evaluate whether it is too problematic to attribute omnipotence to God I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
WORLD RELIGIONS KS3
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WORLD RELIGIONS KS3

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WORLD RELIGIONS KS3. 8 x Fun & engaging 100 minute lessons. Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. LESSONS INCLUDED: Intro to 6 Major world Religions Christianity and Nicene Creed Islam Judaism Hinduism Buddhism Sikhism Writing an argument (12 mk questions) I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
SIKHISM
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SIKHISM

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SIKHISM INTRO FOR KS3. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO GURU GRANTH SAHIB): Explain Sikh beliefs about God Explain how these beliefs influence the lives of Sikhs today I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.