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Please browse a selection of religious studies, philosophy, history, geography and generic lessons and resources. All have been tested and used in my classroom. Most resources are complete lessons with writing frames & differentiated activities. I have been teaching since 2007 and have been Head of Humanities since 2011. I am a GCSE and A Level examiner which I utilise when planning for exam courses. Please review if you download anything as I will try to edit and improve using any feedback

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Please browse a selection of religious studies, philosophy, history, geography and generic lessons and resources. All have been tested and used in my classroom. Most resources are complete lessons with writing frames & differentiated activities. I have been teaching since 2007 and have been Head of Humanities since 2011. I am a GCSE and A Level examiner which I utilise when planning for exam courses. Please review if you download anything as I will try to edit and improve using any feedback
GCSE Dignity of human life
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GCSE Dignity of human life

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand why human life is important in Christianity Lesson Includes: starter task based on the key concepts (key terms from the spec) Homework Link to SMHW key term knowledge recall quiz Activity with 2 videos linked exploring the Biblical concept of human dignity Range of Christian Perspectives and recall on liberation theology 2 x Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success criteria, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Multiple choice review quiz Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE Agape in Action
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GCSE Agape in Action

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand Christian practices to promote human rights including equality: agape in action Lesson includes: starter task examining images of social injustice Range of Christian Perspectives Key term explicit teaching including sources of wisdom Information sheet with comprehension questions Parable of the Good Samaritan analysis Amnesty International with reference to Sister Helen Prejean’s work Key term Bingo Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE Theme 1: Good and Evil Resources
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GCSE Theme 1: Good and Evil Resources

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This bundle is a range of fully resourced lessons used to teach Eduqas/WJEC Route A - good and evil. The bundle includes lessons: aims of punishment Prison Chaplains Prison Reformers Treatment of Criminals What is evil? What is goodness? The Problem of evil Origins of evil 9.Examples of Forgiveness These would be suitable for OCR, Edexcel, AQA
GCSE (Islam) Prophet Muhammad - lesson 11
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GCSE (Islam) Prophet Muhammad - lesson 11

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes: Starter activity home work activity examining Muhammad Muhammad pamphlet Risalah timeline Video link and comprehension questions Discussion questions Muhammad Key Facts worksheet The timeline of Muhammad infographic worksheet Information sheets MCQ review All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Prophets of Islam - lesson 9
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GCSE: Prophets of Islam - lesson 9

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the nature of prophethood and why prophets are important Lesson includes: starter task using GCSEpod’s on Risalah Information sheets - designed to be a carousel activity around the room with A3 table to be completed - could be printed as a information pack for students Guided Reading Activity explaining each of the named prophets Exit Ticket Review All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Unit 8. Core Key Stage four (KS4) Religious Studies Unit: Religion, Ethics in the Media
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Unit 8. Core Key Stage four (KS4) Religious Studies Unit: Religion, Ethics in the Media

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This is designed to be taught to a full cohort of Year 10 students who have one lesson a week of core Religious studies, but are not taking the GCSE. Students have booklets, rather than exercise books. The unit includes the following lessons: Introduction to religion and ethics in the media Media representations of religions Religious and ethical themes in the film East is East Religious portrayals in the film East is East Ethical Dilemmas presented in the film East is East Assessment The purpose of the unit is to engage students with the misrepresentations of cultures, faiths and ethical issues in the media. Students do watch the film East is East with activities alongside in their work booklet to engage students in critical analysis of the film. A link to the film is included which is free to watch
4. David Hume's challenges to the Teleologcial Argument
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4. David Hume's challenges to the Teleologcial Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain why David Hume rejected the teleological argument and to assess their effectiveness Lesson Includes: True or False Starter Task 3 Information sheets identifying weaknesses of Teleological arguments from Hume Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE: Agape in Action
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GCSE: Agape in Action

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand Christian practices to promote human rights including equality: agape in action Lesson includes: Image Starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips to teach different types of love Information sheet The Parable of the Good Samaritan and video link Key term Bingo Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: What is evil?
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GCSE: What is evil?

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - exam practice Range of Christian & Ethical Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet & Information Pitstop Review Quiz Link to video explaining Humanist beliefs Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 3 Augustine's Theodicy
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A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 3 Augustine's Theodicy

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain the theodicy developed by Augustine Lesson Includes: Recall Starter Task to review the logical and evidential problem of evil Video links to explanations of Augustinian theodicy (clicking on the play button) Comprehension notes and guided reading worksheet Worksheet to help students evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the theodicy Model Answer to the 2019 exam question ‘Critically compare the logical and evidential aspects of the problem of evil as challenges to belief [40 marks]’. This answer was marked and awarded by OCR 37/40 Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 1. Introduction
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A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 1. Introduction

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil, introducing the theological challenge of the problem of evil, natural and moral evil Lesson Includes: PLC for student’s folders (slide 1) Starter Task Video clips embedded to introduce the problem of evil Information sheets on moral, natural evil the devil and freewill along with questions The Paradox of the stone worksheet and activity Review Quiz Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
7. Evaluating the Teleological Argument
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7. Evaluating the Teleological Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Teleological Argument from Mill, Hume and Darwin Lesson Includes: Prediction Starter Task 3 worksheets identifying weaknesses of Teleological arguments - assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is from Mill, Darwin and Hume Table worksheet Model Answer (34/40)activity for exam question: ‘There is no design in the universe’ Discuss Essay planning review activity with SMHW link for homework Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
A Level: Evaluating Plato's theory of the forms
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A Level: Evaluating Plato's theory of the forms

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s arguments Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task 2 worksheets identifying strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s arguments - assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is Model Answer activity for exam question: ‘Episteme comes from reason, not doxa’ Discuss Highlight Heads review worksheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE Muslim community (Ummah) - Lesson 3
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GCSE Muslim community (Ummah) - Lesson 3

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes knowledge recall starter activity Information sheet Guided reading activity Video links 5 mark describe model answer: Describe the Muslim ummah (5 marks) Writing activity and peer assessment with feedback activity and marking stickers Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Foundations of faith (Islam) - lesson 5
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GCSE: Foundations of faith (Islam) - lesson 5

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective:To understand the Shi’a and Sunni foundations of faith Lesson includes: starter task investigating the quotation from Qur’an 4:136 Link to satchel1 knowledge recall quiz on Sunni / Shi’a divide GCSEpod on the 6 articles of faith in Sunni Islam and task GCSEpod on 5 roots of faith in Shi’a Islam and task Information Sheet on Sunni and Shi’a Islam foundations of faith exam practice - 15 mark question. Includes success criteria, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 2. Logical and Evidential Problem of Evil
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A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 2. Logical and Evidential Problem of Evil

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain the concepts of logical and evidential problem of evil. Lesson Includes: PLC for student’s folders (slide 1) Text book reading from scan Starter Task on theodicies Information sheet on John Stuart Mill and the Inconsistent Triad along with questions Introduction to the 2 forms of the argument - logical and evidential Explanation of the Logical Problem of Evil from J L Mackie Article from the RS Review explaining the evidential problem of evil from Plantinga and McCloskey Links to interactive reviews on quizlet and WJEC website - although neither need to be used for the lesson Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE Personal Conviction
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GCSE Personal Conviction

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand examples of conflict between personal conviction and the laws of a country Lesson Includes: starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Links to videos Worksheet & information sheet Malala; Martin Luther King Jr & Oscar Romero Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR I have adapted other user’s resources to make this - thank you and hope it is helpful
GCSE: What is goodness
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GCSE: What is goodness

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil. Lesson includes: Dual coding starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Information Race Questions exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer Link to Kahoot as a review of learning from the previous lessons Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR