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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.

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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
HINDUISM INTRODUCTION
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HINDUISM INTRODUCTION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, 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 SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Identify the main Hindu beliefs Explain how these influence a Hindu’s life I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
COGNITIVE &NON-COGNITIVE - 20th c RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE
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COGNITIVE &NON-COGNITIVE - 20th c RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE

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MODEL ANSWER TO QUESTION: Religious language is best understood cognitively. Discuss. This is A Grade answer meets the following success critiera: Breadth and Depth drawing on scholars: Ayer, Flew, Plantinga, Alston, Bultmann and Hick Numerous synoptic links Sources of authority (Bible) Evaluation throughout Thesis and Conclusion **This essay is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic. ** **TASK IDEAS ** Students could highlight the above criteria in the answer. Discuss how it meets the success criteria and if it could be improved. They could then copy the highlighted criteria to form an essay plan; take away the model answer and they form their own answer based on the plan.
THEME C KNOWLEDGE OF GOD BUDDHISM ISLAM & ATHEISM.  AQA
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THEME C KNOWLEDGE OF GOD BUDDHISM ISLAM & ATHEISM. AQA

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KNOWLEDGE OF GOD: ISLAM, BUDDHISM & ATHEISM #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 Islam views about natural revelation. Explain Islam responses to the problem of evil and arguments from science. Explain Islam views about General revelation: scripture. Explain Islam beliefs about Special revelation and how these contrast with Christianity. Explain Buddhist beliefs about Knowledge of Ultimate Reality: Enlightenment Explain atheist beliefs about all types of general and special revelation. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIANITY INTRODUCTION
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CHRISTIANITY INTRODUCTION - KEY BELIEFS IN THE NICENE CREED FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: 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 THE NICENE CREED) Explain two key beliefs of Christianity 5 marks I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
JUDAISM INTRODUCTION
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JUDAISM INTRODUCTION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING THE CORE BELIEFS OF JUDAISM THROUGH A STUDY OF ITS FESTIVALS. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO THE TORAH Describe core beliefs of Judaism. Describe 3 festivals in Judaism Explain why Yom Kippur is the most holy festival I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
FIVE PILLARS
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FIVE PILLARS

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FIVE PILLARS INTRODUCTION: ISLAM. FUN AND ENGAGING . VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO THE QURAN): Explain the five pillars and how each influences the life of a Muslim. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
DESIGN ARGUMENT + EVALUATION + COUNTER ARGUMENTS #FUN LESSONS
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DESIGN ARGUMENT + EVALUATION + COUNTER ARGUMENTS #FUN LESSONS

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DESIGN ARGUMENT + EVALUATION + COUNTER ARGUMENTS #FUN LESSONS - GCSE: ARGUMENTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD • A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. • ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Peer assessment (with answers) • No hands up planned questioning • Differentiation: writing frames, word banks, quote banks • No printing required • Date on slide updates automatically • Emphasis on exam skills: writing strong conclusions • Concise and easy to follow: Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): • Identify key features of the Design Argument drawing on the philosophy of William Paley and examples from the natural world • Link the design argument to scriptural reference • Explain strengths and weaknesses (science/problem of evil) • Explain counter arguments to weaknesses e.g. theodicies/holy books • Write a strong conclusion on the effectiveness of the argument I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SUBSTANCE DUALISM
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SUBSTANCE DUALISM

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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
CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE
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CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE

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CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. Information sheet Customisable recap starter Emphasis on Exam Skills Sources of Wisdom Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically ** STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Explain Christian beliefs about how to get to heaven Contrast Christian and atheist beliefs about life after death I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
DESIGN ARGUMENT EVALUATION
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DESIGN ARGUMENT EVALUATION

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DESIGN ARGUMENT EVALUATION. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS 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, Writing conclusions 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) Evaluate whether the strengths of the design argument outweigh its weaknesses. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
CRUCIFIXION. GOSPEL ACCOUNTS
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CRUCIFIXION. GOSPEL ACCOUNTS

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CRUCIFIXION – GOSPEL ACCOUNTS AND HOW THESE SHOW THE DIVINITY OF JESUS. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. SINGLE LESSON PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development Extra Challenges 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 Gospel accounts of the crucifixion and how these show Jesus was divine I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE MODEL ESSAY VIA NEGATIVA SYMBOLIC LANGUAGE
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RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE MODEL ESSAY VIA NEGATIVA SYMBOLIC LANGUAGE

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RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE. MODEL ANSWER: CRITICALLY COMPARE THE VIA NEGATIVA WITH SYMBOLIC LANGUAGE Exemplar Essay (Thesis, main body & conclusion) Demonstrates OCR success criteria for a top-level answer. INCLUDES REFERENCE TO SCHOLARS: Maimonides, Tillich, Aquinas, B. Davies, Randall, Hick, Wittgenstein SOURCES OF WISDOM: Bible
ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS
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ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS

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ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS: CHRISTIAN (A ROCHA) AND SECULAR (WWF) RESPONSE TO DEFORESTATION. 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): Explain the impact of deforestation on the environment Explain the meaning of sustainable agriculture Explain how and why religious and secular environmental groups respond to deforestation. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELIGIOUS PLURALISM AND THEOLOGY
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RELIGIOUS PLURALISM AND THEOLOGY

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A GRADE MODEL ANSWER: Religious Pluralism undermines Christian Doctrine Evaluate. Complete essay includng thesis and conclusion. Demonstrates OCR success critiera for a top level answer. Includes reference to scholars: Kramer, Barth, Craig, Hick, Rahner. **Sources of wisdom: ** Bible and Quran
SIKHISM
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SIKHISM

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SIKHISM INTRO FOR KS3. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO GURU GRANTH SAHIB): Explain Sikh beliefs about God Explain how these beliefs influence the lives of Sikhs today I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
FIVE PILLARS EVALUATION
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FIVE PILLARS EVALUATION

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FIVE PILLARS EVALUATION/REVISION is a fun and engaging lesson and comprehensive introduction to answering 12 mark questions (AQA/GCSE). Fully resourced with assessment throughout. It also recaps on each of the five pillars and their importance. NO PRINTING / FULLY RESOURCED / DATE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY STUDENTS WILL: Understand the key components of an argument Create their own 12 mk statements Understand the importance of justification, development an use of scriptural evidence Apply student friendly 12 mk criteria in answer this 12 mk question: The Shahada is the most important pillar in Islam. Evaluate. Peer assess a 12 mk answer using student friendly success criteria
SOUL CHRISTIANITY
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SOUL CHRISTIANITY

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SOUL CHRISTIANITY. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. Information sheet Customisable recap starter Emphasis on Exam Skills Sources of Wisdom Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Use sophisticated vocabulary to define the term ‘soul’ Explain Christian beliefs about the soul To evaluate whether there is any such thing as a soul I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
Resurrection of  Jesus
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Resurrection of Jesus . Christian Beliefs is a useful and easy to follow lesson for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Christian Beliefs / The Resurrection Students will be able to: • Explain evidence of the resurrection • Explain humanist arguments • Explain the importance of the resurrection to believers and how it influences Christians today. Activities include: Video / information sheet / write a speech / answer a 5 mark question / debate I hope you enjoy delivering this lesson. Your feedback is welcome. Find more Religious Studies resources and bundles for ALL KEY STAGES at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
AIMS OF PUNISHMENT. ISLAM
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AIMS OF PUNISHMENT. ISLAM. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. DIFFERENTIATED. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Extra Challenges throughout Differentiated tasks 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 contrasting Islam attitudes towards aims of punishment with reference to holy books Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.