This is the first lesson I teach to Year 12’s to introduce Ancient Greek Philosophy. Students investigate using support material the work and context of: Socrates Plato Aristotle Lesson also includes all resources, worksheets and homework to investigate the work of Plato The lesson is designed for OCR, but would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel

Used with mixed ability Year 8 and 9. Adapted resource - hence why it is cheaper than my other resources.

Ancient Philosophical Influences for OCR A Level Religious Studies Philosophy of Religion. This is the full unit broken down into detailed individual lessons within two PowerPoint presentations, one being 3 lessons on Plato within 35 slides and one 4-5 lessons on Aristotle within 47 slides. Included are information worksheets on both philosophers and a series of tasks covering key themes including the Allegory of the Cave, Theory of the Forms, the Four Causes of Aristotle. Included is also an assessment essay guidance sheet used for a formal assessment of this unit’s learning. These resources cover the full unit in a circa 8 lesson scheme and include class, homework and assessment opportunities within.

Used with mixed ability Year 8 and 9.

Lesson looking at Ancient Greek philosophy, includes differentiated resources.

Presentations on the beginnings of Philosophy in Ancient Greece; The Sophists & Socrates.

Used with mixed ability Year 8 and 9.

This engaging and purposeful lesson is the fifth in a series of lessons in which children develop an in-depth understanding of Ancient Greece. There is a particular focus on the achievements of the Ancient Greeks and how these have influenced the world. In this lesson, children learn all about Greek culture and religion. Specifically, they: -Learn and recall key facts about Ancient Greek craftsmanship, theatre, philosophy, discovery and architecture; -Explain what the Greeks believed about various Gods and Goddesses, and how they honoured them; -Describe the key responsibilities, powers and traits of a God or Goddess. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge recall of history skills and prior facts about the Ancient Greeks; -Understanding of the concept of ‘culture’; -Exploring clues from a range of sources to find out more about the key areas of Ancient Greek culture: craftsmanship, theatre, philosophy, discovery and architecture; -Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video to learn about the main Gods, their roles and what the Greeks believed about them; -Using clear guidance to research a God of their choice and complete a character profile about them; -Understanding how the Greeks’ religious beliefs influenced their achievements; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (26 slides), which contains all of the information needed to teach the lesson, the sources for the investigation activity, and the template for the character profile (provided in both Word and PDF). In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4), however this was an advanced class and these resources could easily be used with upper KS2. The key learning is aligned with KS2 curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This comprehensive worksheet focusing on Ancient Greek Philosophy – Reading Comprehension is expertly crafted to elevate critical thinking and analytical skills. It delivers a wide array of stimulating exercises tailored to enhance word meaning, inference, summarizing, analysis and evaluation, content evaluation, structure comprehension, retrieval skills, prediction, explanation, exploration, comparison, and synthesis capabilities. Key Features: Word Meaning: Broaden your vocabulary through comprehensive exploration of word meanings. Inferences: Hone your ability to draw logical conclusions from provided information. Summaries: Cultivate the skill to distil intricate texts into concise, meaningful summaries. Analysis and Evaluation: Enhance your capacity to analyse and critically evaluate information. Content, Structure, and Quality: Assess the content, structure, and quality of diverse texts. Retrieval: Refine your aptitude to locate and extract specific information from texts. Predicting: Anticipate outcomes or future developments based on available information. Explaining and Exploring: Expand your knowledge by explaining and exploring various topics. Comparison and Synthesis: Merge information from multiple sources to deepen insights. Ideal Usage: Cover Lesson: Perfect for stepping in when the lead educator is absent. Homework Task: Assign as homework to reinforce learning beyond the classroom. Revision: An exceptional resource for reviewing and solidifying key skills and knowledge. Don’t overlook this invaluable resource that promises to accelerate your academic growth, fostering proficient critical thinking skills. Download the PDF and embark on a journey towards enhanced learning and mastery. Please note PDF is not editable.

Handout with Notes on Philosophy, Socrates, Plato and Aristotle

In the bundle there are Knowledge Organisers for the following OCR topics: Ancient Philosophical Influences Soul, Mind and Body Arguments from Observation Arguments from Reason Religious Experience The Problem of Evil

Ancient Philosophical Influence planned for OCR Philosophy - H573. This resource consists of nine PowerPoint presentations with an accompanying workbook planned to be taught in twelve hours. One of the presentations is an introduction to the course and how to argue in Philosophy. Attached you will also find a key assessment quiz with answers.

This extensive revision PPT revises the whole of OCR A Level Philosophy, helpfully summarising each topic into one revision grid. After each unit, ten sample questions (based on the language of the spec) are there to focus revision and prepare for possible exam questions on the topic. Topics include: Ancient Philosophical Influences Soul, Mind and Body Arguments from Observation Arguments from Reason Religious experience Problem of Evil Nature of God Religious Language 20th Century Perspectives Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Used with mixed ability Year 8 and 9. Philosophy project - computers needed! Could be used as cover, homework or during lessons like I did.

Formative Essays for Ancient Greek influences on religious philosophy. Each essay is broken down into either AO1 or AO2 for the OCR Philosophy of Religion - G571 - specification. Each breakdown makes clear what a student needs to do to achieve either A, C or E.

Overview, self and teacher assessment, self-reflection document. I designed it to help me to keep a tight reign on the programme of study (I have a tendency to spend too long on this topic!) and to encourage my students to take more of an active role in their progress and learning. I'm hoping it will also help to encourage an open learning environment by encouraging the sharing of misconceptions etc.

A workbook for OCR AS Religious Studies unit on Ancient Greek influences on Philosophy of Religion. Contains thought points for discussion, activities and review questions. Stretch and challenge activities are marked **

An introductory power-point for IB Philosophy of Religion, introducing expectations, the concept of God, perspectives of the ancient Greek philosophers and 4 types of argument for God (rationalism, empiricism, pragmatism, fideism). Good for 4-5 lessons, and contains a range of lesson activities.