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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 Prison Chaplains
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GCSE Prison Chaplains

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the need for prison chaplains and what they do. Lesson includes: starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms GCSE pod - Crime and Punishment Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, 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
Aristotle's 4 causes
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Aristotle's 4 causes

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This is a lesson designed for the OCR Philosophy A Level. This lesson introduces the four causes, potentiality and actuality, and the strengths and weaknesses of Aristotle’s Four causes. The lesson also introduces an exam question to plan along with a model answer from a student who achieved 14/16 and 23/24 in the 2019 exams
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
GCSE What do Muslims believe - lesson 2
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GCSE What do Muslims believe - lesson 2

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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: home work link to MCQ work sheets Links to videos on prophethood, clothing and Qur’an Information sheet explaining risalah and tawhid Knowledge recall quiz Islam overview research task with links Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
OCR A Level - Evaluating the ontological argument - 5th lesson
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OCR A Level - Evaluating the ontological argument - 5th lesson

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This lesson contains the fifth lesson for the OCR a Level Philosophy unit for The Ontological Argument. This unit investigates the strengths and weaknesses of the ontological argument The lesson resources / worksheets are at the end of the ppt, Resource includes: full ppt Recall knowledge MCQ 3 worksheets and activities to support evaluation Link to Kahoot Plenary
GCSE (Islam) 8 mark examination question on prophethood - lesson 10
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GCSE (Islam) 8 mark examination question on prophethood - lesson 10

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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: Model answer and mark scheme Knowledge recall activity on prophets Adam, Ibrahim and Muhammad Key terms and definitions Analysis of previous students answers (paragraphs rather than full answers) 8 mark examination question: Explain the ways in which a belief in prophethood influences Muslims today Sentence starters Peer assessment activity review link to Kahoot Marking stickers to reduce teacher workload Feedback activity to feed forwards All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE (Islam Kutub / Holy Books - lesson 13
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GCSE (Islam Kutub / Holy Books - lesson 13

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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 MCQ - with answers for self-assessment Video links and comprehension questions worksheet Information sheet Quadrant note taking worksheet Sources of wisdom quotation explsion activity Tarsia activity to review learning All worksheets are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE (Islam) angels - lesson 12
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GCSE (Islam) angels - lesson 12

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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: Venn diagram 2 x information sheets Information race questions 15 mark model answer 15 mark examination question with sentence starters and success criteria Marking stickers to reduce teacher workload Feedback activity All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE (Islam) Akhirah / afterlife - lesson 14
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GCSE (Islam) Akhirah / afterlife - lesson 14

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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 image analysis homework link with worksheet and information video link key terms and definitions information sheet with table activity and review explanation of heaven and hell continumum line evaluation review Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
5. Challenge from evolution (teleological argument)
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5. Challenge from evolution (teleological argument)

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the challenge to the teleological argument from evolution Lesson Includes: Mousetrap Starter Task 2 information sheets on Darwin and Dawkins Link to SMHW homework quiz GCSE pod on evolution and concordism Review activity to judge whether ‘Science tells us how the world was made and religion tells us why’ using the extent o meter to help students formulate a judgment Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
1. Introduction to Teleological Argument
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1. Introduction to Teleological Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To outline the Teleological Argument as a case for the existence of God. Lesson Includes: Key Terms Starter Task - Interactive link in notes 2 worksheets identifying argument from design Text book chapter and review worksheet SMHW link to homework Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
6. Modern Teleological arguments from Tennant and Swinburne
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6. Modern Teleological arguments from Tennant and Swinburne

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain Tennant and Swinburne’s formulations of the Teleological Argument Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task Information sheets on Tennant and Swinburne along with questions Review activity to plan exam answer: Whether modern teleological arguments can be defended against the challenge of ‘chance’ Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE: Examples of forgiveness
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GCSE: Examples of forgiveness

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explore how Christians view forgiveness. Lesson includes: Link to Holocaust survivor starter task Link to community shared Show my homework quiz Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips/Information to teach Gee Walker, Tutu, Julie Nicholson exam practice - 15 mark question from 2018 exam series. Includes scaffolding, possible content, 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
GCSE: The problem of evil
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GCSE: The problem of evil

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the problem of evil Lesson includes: Key terms - starter task Link to community shared Show my homework quiz Video to introduce the problem of evil GCSE pod - The Problem of Evil and Suffering with differentiated activities Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer, Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Comparrison of Plato and Aristotle
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Comparrison of Plato and Aristotle

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This is the first lesson taught for the Aristotle unit for OCR A Level. The lesson reviews Aristotle’s criticisms of Plato’s Theory of the Forms and then compares Plato’s rationalism to Aristotle’s empiricism. The lesson does use a page from the OCR textbook for one of the tasks, but all of the textbook’s designed for the new specification (I have copies of them all) have a page/double page on this that could be used for this task. The lesson includes homework which introduces the Aristotle topic This would be suitable for other exam boards
GCSE Aims of Punishment
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GCSE Aims of Punishment

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: to understand the different aims (reasons) of punishment. Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - exam practice Link to community shared Show My Homework Quiz for knowledge recall Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet to develop evaluation skills - reference is made to extent o metre - this can be downloaded for free from my shop exam practice - 8 mark question. Includes scaffolding, possible content, success critiera, 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
GCSE: Prison Reformers
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GCSE: Prison Reformers

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification This resource is designed to be taught over 2 lessons, and is split into 2. Resources to print are from SLIDE 16 onwards Learning objective: to evaluate whether prisons should reform criminals. Lesson includes: Recall Quiz starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips to teach Elizabeth Fry and John Howard Worksheet & Information sheet exam practice - 15 mark question from 2019 exam series. Includes scaffolding, possible content, 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
GCSE: Racial Discrimination
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GCSE: Racial Discrimination

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the Christian teachings towards racism Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - review of Martin Luther King Jr Stephen Lawrence Case Study using BBC documentary - linked in ppt Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Quotation Worksheet exam practice - 8 mark question. Includes scaffolding, possible content, 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
GCSE religious expression
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GCSE religious expression

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand how Christians express their faith Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR I adapted some resources from other users - thank you and I hope it is helpful
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