My lessons and resources are specific to RS to PSHE but can be adapted to suit whatever classroom needs you have. I offer a range of work and resources free of charge to help teachers create their own amazing lessons but also offer pre-prepared lessons for those who just need that extra bit of support and inspiration.
My lessons and resources are specific to RS to PSHE but can be adapted to suit whatever classroom needs you have. I offer a range of work and resources free of charge to help teachers create their own amazing lessons but also offer pre-prepared lessons for those who just need that extra bit of support and inspiration.
Explore the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with our “AI Ethics: Lesson 3” resource. This lesson invites students to critically assess the real benefits and risks associated with AI, including issues like plagiarism, job loss, time-saving innovations, and life-saving technologies.
Key Features:
AI Benefits and Risks: Students will delve into the advantages and challenges of AI, examining how it can both enhance and disrupt our lives.
Ethical Discussions: Engaging debates and discussions on plagiarism and job displacement versus the time-saving and life-saving potential of AI technology.
Modern Case Studies: Analyse contemporary examples, such as the 2024 Glasgow case of false advertising using AI based on Willy Wonka, to understand the real-world implications of AI ethics.
Multimedia Learning: A curated selection of readings and videos supports diverse learning styles and fosters a comprehensive understanding of AI ethics.
Connection to Ethical Theories: Links to prior learning on Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, and Situation Ethics help students apply these frameworks to modern ethical dilemmas.
Prepare your students to thoughtfully navigate the ethical landscape of AI, integrating their knowledge of ethical theories with contemporary issues, and enhancing their critical thinking and debate skills.
Introduction to Ethics: Lesson 1.
This engaging and informative resource is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of ethics, focusing on three major ethical theories: Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, and Situation Ethics.
Key Features:
Ethical Theories Overview: Students will gain a solid understanding of Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, and Situation Ethics, learning the core principles and applications of each theory.
Interactive Dilemmas: Through thought-provoking ethical dilemmas, students will apply these theories in practical scenarios, enhancing their critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills.
Strengths and Weaknesses: The resource provides a balanced exploration of the strengths and weaknesses of each ethical theory, encouraging students to form their own reasoned opinions.
**Multimedia Support: ** Carefully selected video links are included to support non-specialist teachers and facilitate group work, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for all learners.
This lesson resource is perfect for sparking thoughtful discussion and deepening students’ understanding of ethical concepts, laying a strong foundation for further study in philosophy and moral reasoning.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA.
Christianity Beliefs and Practices and Islam Beliefs and Practices
This lesson includes quick-fire questions and infographics to help pupils remember and retain information for the GCSE Exams. This lesson takes approximately 1 hour to go through effectively and can be modified to be used for multiple 30 minute revision sessions.
This is a content based lesson and does not discuss exam skills or how to write essays.
As a dedicated professional I take a lot of pride in the work I create, most of which I have offered on TES free of charge. My free lessons and resources come mostly with 4.5+ star ratings and to be sure of their quality you’re welcome to download them. I offer my charged lessons at the minimum amount as I do not believe in extorting my peers but at the same time I am a professional looking to make ends meet.
This lesson the themes prejudice and discrimination with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe the difference between prejudice and discrimination, and explain religious beliefs about prejudice and discrimination regarding the disabled and different races
This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam.
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Starter and Plenary.
Oracy tasks
Reflective tasks
Discussion tasks
Literacy tasks - summarising
Scriptural analysis
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Video tasks with comprehension questions.
Case study tasks on Martin Luther King Jr and racism in football.
Extension Task.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
This lesson introduces ideas about the topic of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe the differences between prejudice and discrimination. They will also be able to explain religious beliefs about the role of women and sexuality.
This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam.
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Starter and Plenary.
Oracy task.
Research Task.
Retrieval Task - requires prior knowledge of Theme A: Sex and Relationships.
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Video task with comprehension questions.
Religious Teaching analysis.
Extension Task.
Literacy Tasks.
Free Homework included.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
This lesson is on the theme of religious freedom with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe issues of equality, freedom of religion and belief including freedom of religious expression, and explain human rights and the responsibilities that come with rights, including the responsibility to respect the rights of others.
This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam.
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Starter and Plenary.
Summarising tasks
Literacy tasks
Knowledge hunt tasks
Literacy tasks - summarising
Exam practice question (2 markers)
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Scriptural analysis.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
This lesson is on the theme of wealth with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe religious views on wealth, explain religious teachings on having wealth, and evaluate different views regarding the use of a person’s wealth
This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam.
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Starter and Plenary.
Oracy/disucssion tasks.
Numeracy interpretation task.
Reflective tasks
Literacy tasks - summarising
Scriptural analysis
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Video tasks with comprehension questions.
Exam practice question (5 marks)
Extension Task.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
This lesson is on the theme of exploitation with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe what is meant by exploitation. To explain the exploitation of the poor including issues relating to fair pay, excessive interest on loans and human trafficking, and evaluate religious attitudes to victims of exploitation.
This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam.
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Starter and Plenary.
Oracy/disucssion tasks.
Several video tasks based on exploitation, human trafficking, and recognising the signs.
Statistic summary task.
Reflective and empathy developing tasks
Literacy tasks - summarising
Scriptural analysis
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Extension Task.
FREE HOMEWORK INCLUDED - 2023 Case Study
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
This lesson is on the theme of poverty with regards to the unit of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will be able to describe the causes of poverty, to explain religious teachings on the responsibilities of the poor, and explain the religious attitudes in helping the poor.
This lesson covers the attitudes of Christianity and Islam.
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Starter and Plenary.
Oracy/disucssion tasks.
Statistic summary task.
Reflective tasks
Literacy tasks - summarising
Scriptural analysis
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Exam practice question (5 marks)
Extension Task.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
Dive into the complex and thought-provoking world of medical ethics with our “Medical Ethics: Lesson 2” resource. This lesson is designed to prepare students for GCSE-level studies by exploring the ethical dimensions of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and organ transplants, setting the stage for more advanced topics like abortion and euthanasia in Year 11 Religious Studies.
Key Features:
IVF and Organ Transplants: Students will explore the ethical considerations surrounding IVF and organ transplants, examining the moral questions these medical procedures raise.
Real-World Case Studies: Engaging case studies provide real-world contexts for students to apply ethical theories and develop their analytical skills.
Interactive Discussions: Structured activities and group discussions encourage students to articulate their views and consider different perspectives.
Future Readiness: This resource bridges the gap to GCSE content, ensuring students have a strong ethical foundation without overlapping with upcoming topics like abortion and euthanasia.
Equip your students with the tools to navigate the challenging ethical landscape of modern medicine, fostering critical thinking and moral reasoning in preparation for their GCSE studies.
Transform your ethics curriculum with our engaging “Ethical Dilemmas Movie Project” lesson pack, designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking in your students. Over the course of 2-3 lessons, students will reflect on their learning about ethics and work in groups to create and present a concept for a movie that incorporates an ethical dilemma and a thoughtful resolution. This project encourages students to demonstrate their understanding of topics from AI ethics, medical ethics, or business ethics, utilizing their knowledge of utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and/or situation ethics.
Key Features:
Creative Group Work: Students collaborate to develop a compelling movie concept that includes an ethical dilemma and resolution, showcasing their grasp of ethical theories.
Comprehensive Assessment: Includes a range of peer and teacher assessment grids to provide structured feedback and evaluation.
Skill Development: Fosters creativity, group work, independent research, and presentation skills, making it an ideal activity for the end of the school year.
Engaging and Fun: Offers a dynamic alternative to traditional end-of-year/topic activities, ensuring students remain engaged and excited about their learning.
Presentation Options: The project culminates “Dragon’s Den” style presentation, where groups pitch their concepts to the class to determine the best one. This could be extended to allow them homework/class time to film a trailer for their work.
Adaptable - Don’t teach ethics or want to end on a different topic? This lesson is adaptable and would just need you to change a few slidEs to make it apply to any end of topic activity.
Perfect for a positive and stimulating conclusion to the school year, this lesson pack not only reinforces ethical concepts but also promotes collaboration and innovation. Don’t just pop on a movie—empower your students to create their own!
This lesson introduces ideas about the nature of Allah as all knowing and the Islamic belief in al-Qadr (predestination. Pupils will look at examples of lucky/coincidental events and discuss Allah’s influence and knowledge of the events. Pupils will discuss whether having a knowledge of everything means that Allah does not allow for human free will. Religious teaching about predestination will be analysed and pupils will reflect on their own decisions and decide how this will impact their free will.
This lesson includes:
Differentiated tasks.
Religious Teaching Analysis.
Understanding Allah’s nature.
Key word vocabulary.
SMSC Skills.
Development of empathy and self responsibility.
Literacy Task.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA.
Themes A, D, E, and F. Linked to Christian and Muslim beliefs.
This lesson includes quick-fire questions and infographics to help pupils remember and retain information for the GCSE Exams. This lesson takes approximately 1 hour to go through effectively and can be modified to be used for multiple 30 minute revision sessions.
This is a content based lesson and does not discuss exam skills or how to write essays.
As a dedicated professional I take a lot of pride in the work I create, most of which I have offered on TES free of charge. My free lessons and resources come mostly with 4.5+ star ratings and to be sure of their quality you’re welcome to download them. I offer my charged lessons at the minimum amount as I do not believe in extorting my peers but at the same time I am a professional looking to make ends meet
This lesson teaches the topic of Crime and Lawbreakers. The pupils will have to consider what the terms ‘crime’ and ‘punishment’ mean. They will describe the causes of crimes and explain Muslim and Christian attitudes to lawbreakers.
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Oracy Task.
Analysis.
Literacy Task.
Religious teaching analysis.
Numeracy Task (Venn Diagram).
Exam practices - 2 marks, 4 marks, and 5 marks.
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Starter and Plenary
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This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
This lesson teaches the topic of Aims of Punishment. The pupils will have to consider what the term ‘punishment’ means. To explain the different aims of punishment and to evaluate them.
FREE homework and mark scheme included!
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Oracy Task.
Group Task.
Research Task.
Peer Assessment.
Religious teaching analysis.
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Starter and Plenary
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
This lesson introduces ideas about the topic of Human Rights and Social Justice. The pupils will have to describe the need for laws to protect human rights and be able to explain the history of Human Rights in the 20th century.
Students will also be able to explain religious teachings and beliefs about human rights. These lessons teach both Christian and Muslim views.
This 50 minute lesson includes:
Starter and Plenary.
Oracy task.
Explanation of key terminology that will be used throughout the topic.
Video task with comprehension questions.
Religious Teaching analysis.
Parable analysis.
Literacy Tasks.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
Three revision lessons for Theme E Crime and Punishment. These can be taught within the teaching of the course, before an assessment, as GCSE revisions sessions, or as booster sessions in the run-up to the exams.
2 lessons focus on exam technique and answering exam style questions.
1 lessons is a clock revision which uses metacognition to help them understand what they are confident on and what areas need more revision.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
Three revision lessons for Theme F Human Rights and Social Justice. These can be taught within the teaching of the course, before an assessment, as GCSE revisions sessions, or as booster sessions in the run-up to the exams.
2 lessons focus on exam technique and answering exam style questions.
1 lessons is a clock revision which uses metacognition to help them understand what they are confident on and what areas need more revision.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA
This lesson introduces ideas about the nature of Allah and the Oneness of Allah (Tawhid). The pupils will have to define oneness and explain its relevance and application to the Islamic ideas of Allah. Analysis of scripture is included. Pupils will understand shirk and its severity in a modern society. There is an interactive plenary which has pupils review the content in the lesson and summarise it using pop culture.
This lesson includes:
Differentiated tasks.
Religious Teaching Analysis.
Understanding Allah from a traditional perspective.
Key word vocabulary.
Acrostic Poem Plenary.
Literacy Task.
Exam Board - AQA Spec A
This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA.
Listing the qualities of a 'human' and 'God.'
Helping pupils to analyse and explain how Jesus is both man and God.
Potential homeowrk activity or plenary.