Atheism Lesson - KS3 Religious Education

Lesson Topic: Atheism
Unit: Alternative Religions/Beliefs
Target Age: KS3
Lesson Length: Up to 1 Hour

This lesson on atheism is suitable for key stage three religious education. It helps students to distinguish between atheism and agnostism and the Dawkins scale

Starter: Write a definition of atheism
Main Activities: Comparison Table; Dawkins Scale Diagram; Make a Leaflet
Plenary: Mind-Map

It includes a choice homework activity with three different options. Students can pick which one they would like to do or you can choose one.

Homework activities:

1. Poem/Song/Rap
2. 400 Character Text Message
3. Storyboard

A storyboard template is also included if needed for homework.