A form devised for using when marking a students 12 mark answer for the 9-1 AQA specification in religious studies

A lesson designed to encourage students to explore what primary and secondary research are and their pros and cons. The lesson fits nicely as an introductory lesson to use when students start to plan and consider their own citizenship actions. There are worksheets and activities embedded onto the PowerPoint slides. It could potentially span two lessons. There are mini plenaries and suggested video clips with questions. The lesson ends on a few short 2 mark exam questions.

A worksheet and lesson to supplement the film Heaven is Real. Excellent for teaching life after death at GCSE also superb for religious experiences. I have written and attached an advice for teachers sheet which give discussion points and timings. Kids loved it as it's based on a true story. I show them the YouTube clips of the actual interviews after the lesson.

A lesson and resources for the Edexcel Beliefs in Action B. Muslim Beliefs A lesson complete with exam question strategies and ideas for a d answer

This lesson uses current affairs for students to look at what identity and what it means to be British means to different people. The lesson then concludes with students thinking about the positives and negatives of living in a multicultural society. Complete with activities/ suggested clips and exam practice Outcomes: To know what the Windrush Scandal was. To explain how immigrants shape our British Identity To evaluate what problems and benefits there can be in a multicultural society

This lesson was a lesson I planned in response to students responses to a (d) question from the OXFORD textbook which stated 'There are more similarities than differences between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims’ The lesson is planned with lots of exam structure tips/ mats/ mark schemes etc. to plan the perfect (d) answer. Relevant slides would need to be printed and handed to the students . There's an around the room activity and opportunity for peer and self assessent Lesson outcomes: To identify key differences between Shi’ah and Sunni Muslims To understand why there are differences To evaluate the statement ‘There are more similarities than differences between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims’

A lesson equipped with a variety of activities and suggested clips. It links to the OXFORD textbook and has a variety of printable worksheets upon the slides Lesson outcomes: Must: Know what the ascension and resurrection are and describe key Christian beliefs. Should: Explain why the ascension and resurrection are important events in the life of Jesus Could: Analyse what the ascension and resurrection teach a Christian about their faith in God and Jesus.

A lesson that explores the nature of Jesus resurrection and different Christian beliefs about resurrection. The lesson supports the AQA endorsed OXFORD textbook and comes with printable worksheets and resources. The lesson uses silent debate to work towards answering a 12 mark question. I have included suggested writing processes and structures to help with the development of the 12 mark answer

A whole lesson with a variety of revision activities for the Life in Modern Britain Unit. Resources include: Sample questions Checklist for the unit Keyword activities Differentiated revision Match up activities Crosswords

A resource for the new AQA Citizenship specification supporting the : Rights and Responsibilities A workbook for students to complete that can be used with or without a textbook as support. It contains: keywords/ exam command words/ exam tips/ exam questions/ games/ revision activities etc.

I designed this lesson to help students with the planning of their own actions for the independent project. In addition the lesson supports students in being able to develop their own ideas for the questions within paper 2 that ask students to assess their own project. The PowerPoint allows there to be a lot of class discussion and higher order thinking In addition a detailed worksheet is included where students can highlight the positives and negatives of different types of action - very useful for revision. Outcomes: To describe different ways people can become active citizens To explain the pros and cons of different actions To decide which types of action are most effective

A lesson complete with a revision worksheet and discussion activities The lesson also contains exam practice with a model answer to mark and discuss To identify what contraception and family planning means To explain Christian and Muslim attitudes to contraception To evaluate if the use of contraception for family planning is acceptable

A full lesson equipped with activities/ suggested clips etc. The lesson ends with an exam question plenary Outcomes: To know and describe Christian beliefs about the origins of the Universe. To explain different opinions about the origins of the universe To evaluate whether the creation story should be understood as the literal truth

A full lesson complete with activities/ suggested clips/ discussion points/ exam practice Outcomes: To identify ways we have abused the environment. To explain a Christian and Muslim response to how we should care for the environment To evaluate if it is possible to take care of our planet

A lesson that allows students to explore what is meant by the Christian concept of the Trinity. The lesson culminates in students being able to design their very own version of the Trinity. Resources: PowerPoint with clear activities and differentiated questions Card Sort Exercise

Lesson 1: Why is there evil in the world? Various activities exploring different types of evil. a) A game to play b) Activities centred upon the Black Eyed Peas 'Where is the love?' Lesson 2: What if the world was perfect? A creative lesson for students to explore various arguments when looking at the problem of evil. Contains: a) PowerPoint with activities and outcomes b) A homework task c) Differentiated comic strips for the final task where students need to produce an argument. d) Resources to compliment the PowerPoint tasks I use this lesson to introduce argument writing through the medium of debate and the use of the comic strip

A lesson exploring Christian stories of creation. Complete with activities to supplement page 20-23 of the Reid and Tyler textbook.

An interesting lesson looking at the meaning of fact, opinion and belief. The lesson ends with an activity where students can complete a 'Market Place' activity to research different superstitions.

A lesson that looks at different examples of forgiveness/ sources of authority etc. Complete with printable worksheets on the PowerPoint. The lesson ends in looking at answering a 4 and 12 mark answer along with models/ peer assessment/ differentiated worksheets etc. Outcomes: Must: Know what Christians teach about forgiveness Should: Explain :why Christians believe in forgiveness using biblical examples Could: Evaluate whether you agree with other’s opinions when talking about forgiveness