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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.
JUDAISM INTRODUCTION
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JUDAISM INTRODUCTION

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JUDAISM INTRODUCTION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING THE CORE BELIEFS OF JUDAISM THROUGH A STUDY OF ITS FESTIVALS. 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 THE TORAH Describe core beliefs of Judaism. Describe 3 festivals in Judaism Explain why Yom Kippur is the most holy festival I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
FIVE PILLARS
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FIVE PILLARS

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FIVE PILLARS INTRODUCTION: ISLAM. FUN AND ENGAGING . 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 THE QURAN): Explain the five pillars and how each influences the life of a Muslim. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE DCT
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KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE DCT

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EXEMPLARY ANSWER. OCR A LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES: KNOWLEDGE OF GOD (DCT) A GRADE MODEL ANSWER: TO WHAT EXTENT CAN GOD BE KNOWN THROUGH THE NATURAL WORLD? DISCUSS. 40 MKS This answer meets success criteria: Breadth and Depth drawing (scholars) Numerous synoptic links Sources of authority (Bible) Evaluation throughout Thesis and Conclusion **This essay is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic. ** **TASK IDEAS ** Students could highlight the above criteria in the answer. Discuss how it meets the success criteria and if it could be improved. They could then copy the highlighted criteria to form an essay plan; take away the model answer and they form their own answer based on the plan.
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.
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.
EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY
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EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY

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EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY. CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION. OCR DCT. #FUN LESSONS. 100 MINUTES. FUN AND ENGAGING MULTI-MEDIA LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • 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 • Information provided (not dependent on a textbook) STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Evaluate each part of Bonhoeffer’s theology and collectively produce a set of mark schemes for all past exam questions which can be shared for revision purposes. This is the 3rd and final lesson on Christian Moral Action. All 3 lessons are available to purchase as a bundle in my shop. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES REVISION
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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES REVISION

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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES REVISION IDEAL FOR END OF YEAR REVISION AIM: create effective flash cards recall key terms and points for 5mk & 12 mk Q’s HOW: students work independently starting with a gap identifier task and proceeding to create flash cards for 5 and 12mk questions to fill gaps and aid future recall. DIFFERENTIATION: GRADES U-4 Quotes optional. 7+ Write 12 mk answers in book inc. fully developed points, conclusion, and min. 4 quotes RESOURCES INCLUDED: • Instruction slides with modelling of flash cards. • key terms and definitions • 5mk and 12 mk questions and mark schemes • Christian Practices quotes YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: • Either flash cards OR if on low budget A4 paper cut in half to create two cards • Envelopes/wallets for them to keep cards organised.
HUMAN RIGHTS THEME F MTP
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HUMAN RIGHTS THEME F MTP

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HUMAN RIGHTS THEME F MTP accompanies Examined Life Bundle: Human Rights. AQA Theme F. It lists 10 lessons (including assessment) and objectives
TEN OBLIGATORY ACTS
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TEN OBLIGATORY ACTS

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TEN OBLIGATORY ACTS. ISLAM PRACTICES. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. 50 MIN LESSON STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain the Ten Obligations of Shia Islam with reference to scripture PEDAGOGY FEATURES: • Customisable Do Now • Whole Class assessment • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Exam skills: Strong religious reference and development • Extra Challenges PRIOR LEARNING: FIVE PILLARS, ALMS GIVING, JIHAD Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists?
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AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists?

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light – one resource to print (information sheet) Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists? Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Evaluate whether miracles prove the 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.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Shahada and Salah (first two pillars)
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Shahada and Salah (first two pillars)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Shahada and Salah (first two pillars) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two rituals of Salah • Evaluate which is most important Salah or Shahada Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘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.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights - UDHR Rights & Responsibilities, Violations,  Christianity
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights - UDHR Rights & Responsibilities, Violations, Christianity

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights UDHR, responsibilities, violations Christianity Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define Human rights • Describe origin of Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Explain how rights link with responsibilities • Explain how they link with Christian beliefs discussion of the Charlie Hebdo case and responsibility of freedom of speech • Evaluate the statement: People have the right to say what they think Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘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.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam)
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define Social Justice • Give evidence and statistics of social injustice • Link social injustice to human rights • How beliefs about social injustice influences believers • Evaluate the statement: Religious believers have more of a duty to combat social injustice Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘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.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS:  Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam)
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS: Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam)

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS: Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define freedom of religion • Give examples of religious expression • Explain contrasting religious teachings on freedom of religion • Everyone should have freedom of religion in British society. Evaluate (refer to the main religion of Great Britain) Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘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.
PLATO SUBSTANCE DUALISM
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PLATO SUBSTANCE DUALISM

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PLATO’S SUBSTANCE DUALISM & VIEW OF THE SOUL + EVALUATION #FUN LESSONS. OCR - SOUL, MIND AND BODY. Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. MINIMAL PRINTING SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: A LEVEL: SOUL, MIND AND BODY CAN BE ADAPTED FOR VARIOUS EXAM BOARDS Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): Explain strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s substance dualism *Answer 40 mk exam question: Evaluate whether Plato’s belief in a separate body and soul is convincing. Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions). Tasks to link to prior learning. Analysis of Plato’s main claims with paired discussion on strengths and weaknesses, frequent mini-plenaries, reading and writing tasks. Analysis of model answer with success criteria provided. Culminating in a written 40 mk question activity, model answer & student friendly success criteria provided. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SOUL MIND AND BODY INTRO AND PLATO'S SUBSTANCE DUALISM
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SOUL MIND AND BODY INTRO AND PLATO'S SUBSTANCE DUALISM

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically RESOURCE FREE SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: A LEVEL: SOUL, MIND AND BODY CAN BE ADAPTED FOR VARIOUS EXAM BOARDS Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): EXPLAIN CHRISTIANITY CONCEPT OF THE SOUL EXPLAIN THE CONCEPT OF AN ENDURING SELF EXPLAIN PLATO’S SUBSTANCE DUALISM AND SIMILARITIES/DIFFERENCES TO CHRISTIANITY Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions). Tasks to link to prior learning, tasks to reflect on the concept of an enduring self based on students own experience, reading and writing tasks, frequent mini-plenaries and self assessment. Quote interpretation activities. Culminating in a written activity, model answer & student friendly success criteria provided. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
PRAYER CHRISTIAN PRACTICES
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PRAYER CHRISTIAN PRACTICES

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‘Prayer -Christian Practices’ #FUN LESSONS. Engages students with the use of a range of popular culture media. It is a ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson that is concise and easy to follow making it suitable for specialists and non-specialists alike. There is an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in exam questions and mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout. Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: Prayer – Christian Practices Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • To explain the meaning and significance of the Lord’s Prayer • To explain the difference between liturgical (set prayers) and informal prayers and public/private prayers and evaluate which is most meaningful Activities include: variety of multimedia in popular culture including: Stormzy and David Bowie Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: Liturgical prayer and Lord’s prayer Informal prayers, and arrow prayers Private and Public prayer - Strengths and weaknesses liturgical and informal prayer - strengths and weaknesses The five purposes of prayer 5 mark exam question with scaffolding I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
WRITING ARGUMENTS ( 2 single lessons)
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WRITING ARGUMENTS ( 2 single lessons)

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WRITING ARGUMENTS. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. 2 X SINGLE LESSONS Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Exam skills: Development and justification, strong religious reference and conclusions. No printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. The statement in lesson two is about the Shahada but this can easily be replaced with a statement from any topic. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: To construct an argument : Skill focus: Development, multiple views, strong religious reference and conclusions I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
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SOCIAL JUSTICE

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SOCIAL JUSTICE. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. PLANNED QUESTIONING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. DIFFERENTIATED. RELIGIONS: CHRISTIANITY & ISLAM PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check whole class understanding / address misconceptions (e.g. mini-boards of cold call) I do, we do, you do Differentiated End Task No 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 SCRIPTURE): • EXPLAIN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE • EVALAUTE WHO IS MOST RESPONSIBLE FOR ENDING SOCIAL INJUSTICE TEACH AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON OR AS PART OF: THEME F: RELIGION, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
REVISION LESSON & ASSESSMENT THEME B:  RELIGION AND LIFE (INCLUDES 6 INFO SHEETS FOR THEME B)
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REVISION LESSON & ASSESSMENT THEME B: RELIGION AND LIFE (INCLUDES 6 INFO SHEETS FOR THEME B)

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COVERING VIEWS FROM: CHRISTIANITY / ISLAM & HUMANISM. This lesson is suitable for revising Theme B OR to provide information sheets to support learning of the lessons below: Origins of Universe and Life The Value of the world Euthanasia Quality and Sanctity of Life debate Animals Death and Afterlife The revision lesson requires students to create a revision resource on the above topics. It includes a model revision resource. The lesson is compatible with the assessment lesson by the same author or it can be used as a stand alone revision lesson for Theme B. It is resource light; as it requires a couple of each information sheet to be pinned around the room for a carousel activity. It also includes an end of topic assessment paper that is compatible with the revision lesson.