This is an organised and differentiated project designed as the culmination of the CRE SOW (also available) I advise you adapt it to your class, the year 9s were able to do all of these but year 7 may struggle so limit it to just two tasks/topics possibly. Students should present their research.

This activity looks at evidence and the nature of value when determining truth. Physical Evidence, Experience, Credibility. The activity looks at a story in which the head teacher (I made it the head teacher as it is more fun - I suggest you change it to your HT) has lost some chocolate and is trying to discover who took it, however the evidence conflicts. Students enjoy the detective like feel to the lesson, they really get the concept of evidence leads to factual conclusion, but different evidence is important, not just the physical.

Lesson on discerning what is true - looking at the different modes of existence. Sorting activity included. lots of discussion will ensue - enjoy!

Credits to King's College RE for the pedagogy and ground work for this.

Introducing Buddhism for Y8 They complete a mandala as hw and the following lesson tear it in two, this teaches the concept of anicca (and it's fun!)

For AQA Religious Studies 9-1 In depth analysis of question types and answer structures with example answers. Goes through both papers, question by question of exactly what is required for each. Addresses: 4 Mark, Beliefs, Practices and Themes 5 Mark, Beliefs, Practices and Themes, 12 Mark, Beliefs, Practices and Themes (Two example answers included) Command words SPaG

This is a mark scheme (questions on MS) can be used across KS3 there is a years 7-9 so can be differentiated. The tests are inline with AQA GCSE style.

Simple glossary sheet (can be used cross subject)

The is an introduction to the ontological argument. An argument which can only be appreciated if one has the understanding of the philosophical terms and concepts involved. This lesson expands the concepts such as inductive/deductive reasoning, analytic/synthetic statements, subject/predicate.

Rather than giving a presentation, I let the students dig into the learning, using a crib sheet to structure their work. The year 10s enjoyed it and were able to fill out the shapes in lots of detail!

Short lesson on angels, presentation + questions.

1 lesson with activities on scriptural authority. 2 lessons with background info, introducing Christian thought (freebies) A level RS

This is a really fun couple of lessons, aimed at KS3 Y8-9. They take the role of investigators, looking into detailed 'case files' which include eye-witness testimonies, scientific reports and images. There are also videos contained within the power point. Topics include reincarnation, NDE, Mediums/Ghosts. I would recommend turning out the lights, have some lamps or fairy lights (at least initially) and play the X files music while the students come in. They get really excited and enjoy it. I'd also recommend photocopying onto sugar paper to add to the effect, printing each activity on different colour helps too.

Lengthy ppt on process theology, follows the AQA A level Text Book - Has activity that is designed to really stretch students. This is available bundled with other Problem of Evil lessons (£6)

Teaching the trinity is really difficult. Most people use the 'egg' or 'water' as analogous. However all these pictures are theologically inaccurate. This lessons sets out to debunk these misconceptions. The pictures should be given to different pairs all table. By the end of the lessons, students will be able to explain why each image is insufficient to represent the trinity.

Extended lesson power point on the Free Will Defence theodicy, with reference to Mackie and Plantinga's arguments. Also included are sort cards for Mackie's arguments. Please rate and review.

Sort cards for Mackie's version of the Free Will defense, students lay the cards out to create a logical diagram of the argument.

Slides for the problem of evil explaining the logical and evidential problems

Designed for RS but will work for any subject, progress tracking sheets for front of book. This one is KS4