SANCTITY VERSUS QUALITY OF LIFE. ABORTION/EUTHANASIA. AQA THEME B: RELIGION AND LIFE. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Resource light & easy to follow. Suitable for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Theme B: SANCITY OF LIFE V QUALITY OF LIFE Students will be able to: • the sanctity of life and quality of life debate • apply concepts of sanctity of life and quality of life to issues of abortion and euthanasia • Evaluate which is most important Sanctity or Quality of Life Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Videos / discussion Peer assessment.

This assessment lesson complements the ‘Islam Beliefs #FUN LESSONS’ bundle and can also be used independently. It includes: Assessment sheet with 5 questions worth 24 marks. Mark scheme: Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists Support slides: 10 minute revision exercise and writing frames and success criteria to display during the test.

Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ & exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light & Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION (LAW & RELIGION) Christianity / Islam Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain causes and types of discrimination • Explain religious beliefs and laws about discrimination • All types of discrimination are wrong. Evaluate Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

Afterlife: Judgement and Resurrection - Christian Beliefs AQA. #FUN LESSONS A concise and easy to follow, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson. Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: ‘Afterlife: Judgement and Resurrection’ / Christian Beliefs Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): Explain different Christian beliefs about the afterlife Evaluate whether belief in Hell is compatible with belief in an omnibenevolent God? Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: • Mediaeval doom paintings analysis and their purpose • Universalist, liberal, Catholic, Protestant and fundamentalist views • relevant extract from the Nicene Creed - analysis • Parable of sheep and goat’s symbolism and annotation • Reasons for and against the statement ‘if God was omnibenevolent there would be no hell’ • Exam five mark question • key term bingo I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

‘Worship: Christian Practices’ is a concise and easy to follow, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: Worship: Christian Practices’ AQA Students will be able to • Explain different types of Christian worship and the denominations that use them • Evaluate (strengths and weaknesses) of these forms of worship Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: • Learning from popular TV series (videos) differences between Liturgical non liturgical, informal and charismatic forms of worship • Matching activity to pair forms of worship with their advantages and disadvantages • Venn diagram to illustrate similarities and differences between each type of worship • Drama activity: students role play a type of worship the rest of the class guess which type of worship it is. • debates regarding which is the most respectable form of worship • Exam 4 mark question with scaffolding, model answer and peer assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT AND EVALUATION. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS AND MEDIA TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Development. Strong religious reference. Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) Explain and Evaluate the First Cause Argument Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of Theme C AQA GCSE Religious Studies I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Festivals: Id-ul-Fitr (Eid) and Ashura ** Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Describe origins of Eid and Ashura • Explain two ways Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura • Explain two ways Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Fitr 5 marks • Evaluate which is the most important festival in Islam Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

‘Christian Practices – Revision lesson’ is a concise and easy to follow. It is a fun lesson to recap on the content. Students should be learning without realising it! Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: Christian Practices - Revision Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Engage in lots of fun game to revise for test. To prepare and present multiple views on a variety of statements with a strong religious reference. ** Activities include: FULLY RESOURCED** • Articulate game • quotes master game (sorting) • presentation game: students are required to give reasons for and against variety of statements and include a strong religious reference • pub quiz (without the beer!) and peer assessment HOME LEARNING TASK I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

ISLAM PRACTICES: HAJJ - PILGRIMAGE #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain the role and significance of the 5th Pillar of Islam: Hajj. Including: Origins The rituals of Hajj (how and why) Exemptions I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

INTRO LESSON FOR SOUL MIND & BODY OCR A LEVEL RS. #FUN LESSON An accessible, discursive & engaging introduction to this fascinating topic. Students will learn without realising it. They will be able to: Explain the difference between numerical and qualitative identity Reflect on what makes you ‘you’ Explain the difference between a substance dualist and a materialist

EUTHANASIA: RELIGIOUS & NON RELIGIOUS VIEWS. FUN & ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA, DEBATES & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH. STRONG FOCUS ON EXAM SKILLS. SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Religion and Life: Christianity/Islam/Humanism/Varieties of Utilitarianism **Easy to follow suitable for specialists & non-specialists. Assessment & extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically** Students will be able to: With strong reference to religious and secular sources of authority: Evaluate the statement ‘Euthanasia is wrong’ 12 marks This is part of my #Fun lessons bundle. For more #Fun lessons visit my shop where you can find lessons on: Christian/Islam Beliefs, Christian/Islam Practices, Theme C: Existence of God Your reviews are very welcome.

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP AND DOMINION. KS3 RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO GENESIS): To evaluate whether it is solely the duty of Christians to take care of the planet I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

ISLAM PRACTICES: ZAKAT & CHARITY # FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. �� Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain the role and significance of giving alms in Islam including: What is Zakah? Origins How and why it is given Benefits of giving alms Other types of charity: Sadaqah and Khums (Shi’a Islam) I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

DESIGN ARGUMENT & CRITICISMS. AQA RS Theme C. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused. Date on slide updates automatically. **Resource light **. Easy to follow (with notes) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Theme C: The design Argument and criticisms Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Evaluate the claim that an omnibenevolent and omnipotent God designed this world. Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

ANIMAL STATUS & USE. Theme B: Status/Use of Animals (Food/Testing) Christianity, Islam, Humanism. Concise, comprehensive challenging exam-focused revision or lesson (prior knowledge not necessary). **Resource light- easy to follow. ** DOUBLE LESSON Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme B Humans and Animals (Christianity, Islam, Humanism) Students will be able to: Explain religious beliefs about the use of animals for food Evaluate whether it is wrong to use animals for food. Explain religious beliefs about animal experimentation Evaluate whether animal experimentation is always wrong with reference to religious scripture and contemporary philosopher, Peter Singer Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.

Islam Practices Revision of the following topics: Risalah, Festivals, Ramadan and Sources of Authority Concise, compressive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson Suitable for a double lesson. Resource light- easy to follow. Suitable for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Islam Beliefs and Practices Students will be able to: • Explain the meaning of all festivals and how they are celebrated • Evaluate the importance and role of the prophets in Islam • Explain the meaning of Ramadan and how it is practiced • Evaluate which has the most authority, Hadith or the Quran Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Peer assessment.

CONTRACEPTION. AQA RELATIONSHIPS (Humanism/Islam/Christianity). Concise, comprehensive and challenging** exam-focused** lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. **Resource light (one reusable information sheet) Easy to follow (non-specialist friendly) ** SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: RELATIONSHIPS: CONTRACEPTION (Humanism/Islam/Christianity) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define different types contraception • Evaluate whether contraception is acceptable Activities include: Recap starter, mastery through structured partnered discussion, model answer analysis, structured debate, content mastery task, skills mastery task exam question with self/peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

DIVORCE. AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: RELATIONSHIPS: RELIGIOUS VIEWS ON DIVORCE (Islam/Christianity). Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Resource light & easy to follow SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: RELATIONSHIPS: RELIGIOUS VIEWS ON DIVORCE (Islam/Christianity) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain differences between and within Islam and Christianity on divorce • Evaluate whether divorce is ever acceptable. Activities include: Relationships Recap starter, mastery through structured partnered discussion, model answer analysis, exam question with self/peer assessment & student friendly success criteria, quiz. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

HOLY BOOKS. ISLAM. AQA. Islam Beliefs. Sources of Authority: Quran, Holy Books, Sunna and Hadith. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes). Date on slide updates automatically SINGLE LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – Sources of Authority: Quran, Holy Books, Sunna and Hadith Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • The Quran is the most important source of authority for Muslims. Evaluate. Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

ISLAM BELIEFS. REVISION. AQA RS. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes). Date on slide updates automatically. REVISION LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – REVISION Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Annotate quotes relating to the topic • Recap on subtopics: • Master and answer a 5 mark question Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.