This lesson attempts to teach most of the topic in about an hour. It begins with a question about whether religion is a cause of war at all. Aspects deal with key words and scripture. The main focus is on Islam but Christianity is included when comparing religious attitudes to Holy Wars. Further focus is given to how war should be fought, how war should end and Islamic Just War theory. A homework is set with a choice of tasks and exam questions set at different levels of challenge. All of the learning is supported by a word doc template for students to make notes and use as a 'safety net'.

The lesson is designed to provide a rapid introduction to the purpose and value of ethics then focus on Utilitarianism, Natural Law Theory, Kant and Christian Ethics. The lesson revolves around seven dilemmas which are the foci for beginning to apply the theory. The lesson is framed by a grid which prompts the students to consider their views about religion and God. Clips are provided making links to Stephen Fry (atheism) and Indecent Proposal (situationism). Further research is suggested – chapter 1, Sophie’s World (Jostein Gaarder) and the death of Savita Halappanavar.

The resources included are a ppt and a word doc. The ppt presents a variety of information, stimulus questions for discussion, examples of gender inequality, key words / terms for the topic, Christian and Muslim teachings and a 12 mark practice question to ensure students are able to practise grades 7-9 evaluation. The word doc fully supports all students in making notes and keeping all their learning organized.

A ppt to help teach the Christian doctrine of the Incarnation aiming to tease out some of the mystery of the divine and human features of this belief.

AQA 9-1 GCSE Religious Studies Spec A The Five Pillars Ten Obligatory Acts & Shahadah. A powerpoint doc which provides various activities linked to the teachings, key words and learning in the AQA textbook. The lesson includes a word doc acting as a lesson template to provide a complete 'off the shelf' resource easily accessed by students of all abilities.

Two side summary of all key words and teachings for the whole course: Christianity (Beliefs & Practices), Islam (Beliefs & Practices), Relationships & Families, Religion & Life, Peace & Conflict, Crime & Punishment. Each organizer is designed as a two-side of A4 summary with headings: Sub-Topics, Page No (in the textbook), Key Teachings and Key Words. I'm finding the sheer amount of teachings and key words far exceeds that of the old GCSE and is key to repeated revision and being successful in the five and twelve mark questions.

A ppt designed to explain the background to belief in the Eucharist. There is a student lesson template / worksheet to enable easy access to the lesson and note-taking. One activity will require access to the textbook.

Seven lesson plans for Theme E Religion, Crime & Punishment AQA Religious Studies 9-1 GCSE. Lessons include, Crime & Punishment, Reasons for Crime, Religious Attitudes to Lawbreakers, The Three Aims of Punishment, Religious Attitudes to Treatment of Criminals (Prison, Corporal Punishment & Community Service), Religious Attitudes to Forgiveness and Religious Attitudes to the Death Penalty. Each lesson plan consists of a powerpoint and a word document. The latter is designed to ensure all students / all abilities are supported / stretched. All page numbers refer to the new spec textbook from AQA.

The resources included are a ppt and a word doc. The ppt presents a variety of information, stimulus questions for discussion, multiple examples of terrorist attacks, key words / terms for the topic, Christian and Muslim teachings and exam practice questions to ensure students are able to practise grades 7-9 evaluation. The word doc fully supports all students in making notes and keeping all their learning organized.

A taster lesson for students considering studying the course at AS and A2. It explains what sociology is, the topics on the course, education, crime, upbringing, class, ethnicity and gender. Tasks are included.

A ppt, worksheet template (to support learning and taking notes) and homework task.

A ppt lesson resources plus a word doc for students to take notes and make best use of time

This assembly focuses on the value ‘service’. It begins with a series of questions challenging the children to think about how well they ‘share’. The assembly moves on to the story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand. A script is prepared for children to read in three parts. The assembly ends with children being challenged: Nothing is too small to be shared. Whatever we have to share can make a difference to those around us. Nothing is too small to be shared with others. Ask each of these questions in turn, giving the children time to consider their response. As always, the assembly begins and ends with a words and prayers to be led by the children.

This is another assembly promoting the theme of service. The assembly begins with a picture of Diana when she was a girl, then moves on to tell the story of her life. The challenge comes towards the end: Lots of people think that success means being rich and famous, but having these things may not result in happiness. Some qualities – care, kindness and friendship – can bring us more satisfaction and joy than we might expect and they cannot be bought. How can we show care, kindness and friendship in our lives? As always, the assembly is topped and tailed with words and prayers which can be led by the children.

A lesson ppt and word doc designed to prompt ideas about how to interpret / understand Christian belief in the Resurrection and Ascension.

A ppt and lesson template to support students of various abilities access this topic.

The assembly is topped and tailed with a script for pupils (worship team) introducing and concluding the assembly. (All my assemblies follow this consistent format.) The assembly begins with a definition of Diwa: One Diva lamp; a row of lights is ‘Diwali’. Preparations include: Families clean their homes, Special food and sweets are enjoyed, Fireworks are often part of the celebrations. Revise what we know about Rangoli Patterns. A link to the story of Rama & Sita. The goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity. Make the point that Hindus celebrate and decorate to ‘invite’ and make Lakshmi welcome. This belief is linked to the preparation and hope for a more prosperous new year!