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Please browse a selection of religious studies, philosophy, history, geography and generic lessons and resources. All have been tested and used in my classroom. Most resources are complete lessons with writing frames & differentiated activities. I have been teaching since 2007 and have been Head of Humanities since 2011. I am a GCSE and A Level examiner which I utilise when planning for exam courses. Please review if you download anything as I will try to edit and improve using any feedback

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Please browse a selection of religious studies, philosophy, history, geography and generic lessons and resources. All have been tested and used in my classroom. Most resources are complete lessons with writing frames & differentiated activities. I have been teaching since 2007 and have been Head of Humanities since 2011. I am a GCSE and A Level examiner which I utilise when planning for exam courses. Please review if you download anything as I will try to edit and improve using any feedback
GCSE: Sunni and Shi'a Divide
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GCSE: Sunni and Shi'a Divide

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand why Islam split into two denominations and the core differences in their beliefs
GCSE: The problem of evil
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GCSE: The problem of evil

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the problem of evil Lesson includes: Key terms - starter task Link to community shared Show my homework quiz Video to introduce the problem of evil GCSE pod - The Problem of Evil and Suffering with differentiated activities Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer, Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Examples of forgiveness
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GCSE: Examples of forgiveness

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explore how Christians view forgiveness. Lesson includes: Link to Holocaust survivor starter task Link to community shared Show my homework quiz Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips/Information to teach Gee Walker, Tutu, Julie Nicholson exam practice - 15 mark question from 2018 exam series. Includes scaffolding, possible content, success criteria, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Social Justice
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GCSE: Social Justice

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: to understand Christian views on social justice Lesson includes: 2 mark exam question starter task Oscar Romero Video clip Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Christian Perspectives on Liberation Theology worksheet Guided Reading Pitstop quiz Differentiated review activities Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Christian Aid
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GCSE: Christian Aid

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: to investigate the actions and attitudes of Christian charities in twenty first century Britain whose aim is to alleviate poverty: Christian Aid Lesson includes: Card Sort Starter Task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet on Christian Aid and information sheet Guided Reading Worksheet Guided Mind map for students to take notes GCSE pods signposted - Christian Aid & Tearfund Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Agape in Action
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GCSE: Agape in Action

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand Christian practices to promote human rights including equality: agape in action Lesson includes: Image Starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips to teach different types of love Information sheet The Parable of the Good Samaritan and video link Key term Bingo Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Acquisition of wealth
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GCSE: Acquisition of wealth

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the ethical considerations about acquisition and use of wealth Lesson includes: Recall Quiz starter task A-Z of Belief and religion: Wealth video link along with question sheet Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Information sheet on Christian and ethical perspectives on acquiring wealth *Card sorts and venn diagram on moral and immoral professions Biblical stories discussion Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level: Evaluating Plato's theory of the forms
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A Level: Evaluating Plato's theory of the forms

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s arguments Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task 2 worksheets identifying strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s arguments - assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is Model Answer activity for exam question: ‘Episteme comes from reason, not doxa’ Discuss Highlight Heads review worksheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE Aims of Punishment
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GCSE Aims of Punishment

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: to understand the different aims (reasons) of punishment. Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - exam practice Link to community shared Show My Homework Quiz for knowledge recall Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet to develop evaluation skills - reference is made to extent o metre - this can be downloaded for free from my shop exam practice - 8 mark question. Includes scaffolding, possible content, success critiera, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Treatment of Criminals
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GCSE: Treatment of Criminals

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification. Worksheets to be printed from SLIDE 13 Learning objective: to understand Christian beliefs towards the treatment of criminals. Lesson includes: Recall Quiz starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Differentiated Worksheets to investigate different Christian attitudes to the treatment of criminals Links to videos to explore real life case studies and Bible stories exam practice - 8 mark question. Includes scaffolding, possible content, success criteria, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level: Evaluating the Cosmological Argument from Leibniz
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A Level: Evaluating the Cosmological Argument from Leibniz

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand Leibniz’s principle of sufficient reason This is the 6th lesson taught in the cosmological argument unit of work Lesson Includes: Reading on the Principle of Sufficient Reason 1 worksheet to use with the linked video clip identifying strengths and weaknesses of the argument of contingency and Leibniz’ theory of sufficient reason Model Answer activity for exam question: Evaluate the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cosmological Argument for Proving God Exists (the answer achieves 32/40) Highlight Heads review worksheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
3. William Paley's Teleological Argument
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3. William Paley's Teleological Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand William Paley’s Teleological Argument and the strengths and weaknesses Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task on Aquinas’ 5th Way Guided reading worksheet to explain Paley’s Teleological argument 1 worksheet to use along side text book chapter and/or video linked in ppt 1 worksheets identifying strengths and weaknesses of Paley- assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is using credibility circles (the larger the circle the more credible the S/W Model Answer activity for exam question: ‘William Paley presents the most effective form of the design argument’ Discuss Countdown key words review activity Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
1. Introduction to Teleological Argument
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1. Introduction to Teleological Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To outline the Teleological Argument as a case for the existence of God. Lesson Includes: Key Terms Starter Task - Interactive link in notes 2 worksheets identifying argument from design Text book chapter and review worksheet SMHW link to homework Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
5. Challenge from evolution (teleological argument)
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5. Challenge from evolution (teleological argument)

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the challenge to the teleological argument from evolution Lesson Includes: Mousetrap Starter Task 2 information sheets on Darwin and Dawkins Link to SMHW homework quiz GCSE pod on evolution and concordism Review activity to judge whether ‘Science tells us how the world was made and religion tells us why’ using the extent o meter to help students formulate a judgment Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
6. Modern Teleological arguments from Tennant and Swinburne
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6. Modern Teleological arguments from Tennant and Swinburne

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain Tennant and Swinburne’s formulations of the Teleological Argument Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task Information sheets on Tennant and Swinburne along with questions Review activity to plan exam answer: Whether modern teleological arguments can be defended against the challenge of ‘chance’ Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
4. David Hume's challenges to the Teleologcial Argument
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4. David Hume's challenges to the Teleologcial Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain why David Hume rejected the teleological argument and to assess their effectiveness Lesson Includes: True or False Starter Task 3 Information sheets identifying weaknesses of Teleological arguments from Hume Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE Prison Chaplains
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GCSE Prison Chaplains

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the need for prison chaplains and what they do. Lesson includes: starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms GCSE pod - Crime and Punishment Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: What is evil?
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GCSE: What is evil?

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - exam practice Range of Christian & Ethical Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet & Information Pitstop Review Quiz Link to video explaining Humanist beliefs Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Aristotle's 4 causes
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Aristotle's 4 causes

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This is a lesson designed for the OCR Philosophy A Level. This lesson introduces the four causes, potentiality and actuality, and the strengths and weaknesses of Aristotle’s Four causes. The lesson also introduces an exam question to plan along with a model answer from a student who achieved 14/16 and 23/24 in the 2019 exams