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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.
Value and Abuse of  Environment
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Value and Abuse of the Environment AQA THEME B is a resource-light* and easy to follow lesson is suitable for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Theme B / Humans and the Environment Students will be able to: • Outline current environmental issues and possible solutions • Understand the terms: stewardship and dominion • Explain contrasting religious teachings about environmental issues with reference to scripture 5 mk question • Evaluate whether religious believers have more of a duty to protect the planet than non-believers Activities include: Information sheet and reading tasks / links to clips on deforestation and conservation / 5 mark question and evaluation question with model paragraph and peer assessment activity
SANCTITY / QUALITY OF LIFE
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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.
THEME C PACK
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THEME C PACK

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AQA. THEME C. KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE #FUN LESSONS CONTAINS 8 LESSONS INC. REVISION PLUS SCHEME OF LEARNING + GLOSSARY + QUOTE BANK FOR BOOKS. Everything you need, fully resourced to deliver the GCSE syllabus. It is based on the** spiral **model; there is plenty of recap, challenge, mastery & assessment throughout. Lessons are resource light (minimal printing), concise and easy to follow and suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Date on slide updates automatically. **Scheme of learning **provides minute detail of: Learning objective/Task details/Differentiation/Assessment (proof of learning) and Homework (research/recap rotation) The main religion studied is Christianity and there is a separate lesson on Islam/Buddhism/Atheism. Lessons: Design argument + evaluation First cause argument + evaluation Argument from miracles + evaluation General revelation + evaluation Special revelation + evaluation Knowledge of the divine in Islam Buddhism and atheism + evaluation Revision lesson 1 - fun and games to recall content. Revision lesson 2 - Become an expert in all types of AQA RS questions I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
NATURAL THEOLOGY OCR
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NATURAL THEOLOGY OCR

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NATURAL THEOLOGY: KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE (DCT) A LEVEL. #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks and 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 view that Christians can know God through Natural Theology Fully resourced activities include: Customisable recap starter, create illustrations to demonstrate views of Polkinghorne and Boyle, sort quotes into natural / revealed theology, group discussion (sensus divinitus, conscience as proof of God), mind-mapping of key thinkers and claims, A01 writing task, A02 evaluation challenge. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
REVEALED THEOLOGY OCR
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REVEALED THEOLOGY OCR

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REVEALED THEOLOGY: KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE (DCT). #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks and 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 view that Christians can know God through revealed Theology Fully resourced activities include: Customisable recap starter, Matching: truth claims to revealed/natural theology, Matching: Biblical examples to immediate/mediate revelation, quote interpretation, Bible Analysis and evidence task: how is God revealed through: Biblical events, wisdom literature, Prophets, visions, the person of Jesus, creation accounts. Study and discussion of Old Testament prophecies, essay planning (mindmap). A01 writing task and A02 writing challenge. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ENVIRONMENT
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ENVIRONMENT

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VALUE OF UNIVERSE AND ABUSE OF ENVIRONMENT. AQA RELIGION & LIFE. FUN & ENGAGING . VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH. MASTERY & EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. Emphasis on exam skills. Assessment. Extra challenges throughout. No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER THESE KEY QUESTIONS (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY) Why does the world have value? Christian, Islamic and Humanist beliefs What are the two contrasting Christian attitudes about human’s relationship with the environment? What are the environmental problems and solutions? Is it everyone’s duty to stop abuse of the environment? Evaluate. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS
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INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS

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INTRO TO SIX WORLD RELIGIONS. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING . MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills. Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO To identify the six main religions in the world. To describe their main beliefs. To explain their similarities and differences I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CRUCIFIXION
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CRUCIFIXION

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Person of Jesus: Crucifixion / CHRISTIAN BELIEFS/AQA/ 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: Crucifixion: Person of Jesus / Christian Beliefs Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • To explain Christian beliefs about the earthly and spiritual reasons for Jesus crucifixion. Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: Sinful nature of human beings The nature of atonement and Jesus role in this The Four Gospel accounts: comparative analysis Spiritual and earthly reasons for his death Time line from arrest to death Non-Christian sources of the Crucifixion Exam skills: 5 mark answer with model answer full self-assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Jihad: Greater and Lesser
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Jihad: Greater and Lesser

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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: Jihad: Greater and Lesser ** Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):** • Explain the difference between Lesser and Greater Jihad • Evaluate which is most important Greater or lesser Jihad ** 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.
CREATION & SCIENCE. CHRISTIANITY
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CREATION & SCIENCE. CHRISTIANITY

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Creation of the World and Life - Different Christian + scientific views. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS/AQA/#FUN LESSONS. 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. Frequent mini plenary’s for assessment. Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: Creation of the World and Life – Christian and scientific views Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain a variety of Christian and scientific beliefs about the creation of the world and life • Evaluate whether the world and life have a creator. Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn: Fundamentalist, liberal and mythical interpretation of Bible, Differences between Genesis 1 and 2, to what extent is Genesis compatible with the evolution theory, A Level Stretch: Calvin’s -Sensus Divinitus links to Christian belief that man was created in God’s image, Materialists and substance dualists. Working on key skill of development with model answer, writing task and peer assessment. Key term bingo. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT
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ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT

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ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION OCR A LEVEL. MODEL ANSWER: TO WHAT EXTENT DOES KANT SUCCESSFULLY CRITICISE THE ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT? Exemplar Essay: Thesis, body and conclusion Demonstrates OCR success criteria for a top-level answer. INCLUDES REFERENCE TO SCHOLARS: Descartes, Anselm, Gaunilo, Kant SOURCES OF WISDOM: Bible
EUTHANASIA
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EUTHANASIA

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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.
BONHOEFFER'S THEOLOGY
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BONHOEFFER'S THEOLOGY

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BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY. OCR DCT. 100 MINUTES. FUN AND ENGAGING MULTI-MEDIA LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. This is lesson 2 of 3 lessons that covers the OCR specification on Bonhoeffer. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Information provided (not dependent on a textbook) **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Explain Bonhoeffers theology including: Obedience & leadership Civil disobedience Spiritual discipline Cost of Discipleship – Cheap and Costly Grace Suffering Solidarity I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
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.
CHRISTIAN FUNERALS
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CHRISTIAN FUNERALS

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CHRISTIAN FUNERALS. 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 funeral rituals with reference to scripture I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
USING ANIMALS FOR FOOD.  RELIGION & HUMANISM
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USING ANIMALS FOR FOOD. RELIGION & HUMANISM

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USING ANIMALS FOR FOOD. RELIGION & HUMANISM LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Evaluate whether it is right to use animals for food, explaining views between (and within) Christianity, Islam and humanism. #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME B OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: FARMING METHODS INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Differences within Christianity Differences within Islam Peter Singer’s preference utilitarianism and speciesism ** INCLUDED: ** Slides Target Grade descriptors PEES paragraph writing frame Key term bank Quote bank Model answer Quote matching game Extra Challenges **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
DESIGN ARGUMENT & CRITICISMS
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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.
CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP

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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP (Christian Beliefs AQA) RESOURCE FREE LESSON Suitable for a single lesson. No printing required and easy to follow Suitable for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Christian Beliefs / Worship and Prayer Students will be able to: • Explain various styles of worship • Evaluate each style of worship pointing out the strengths of each • Explain why the Lord’s Prayer is important to Christians Activities include: Matching definition to images / paired discussion / writing tasks with writing frames e.g. Evaluate question with sentence starters
NATURE OF ALLAH
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NATURE OF ALLAH

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NATURE OF ALLAH. AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: ISLAM BELIEFS. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Resource light & easy to follow SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: ISLAM BELIEFS NATURE OF ALLAH Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): Explain Muslim beliefs about the nature of Allah Evaluate whether ‘transcendent’ is the best way to describe Allah Activities include: Paired Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers and analysis / structured discussion / self/peer assessment with student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CONTRACEPTION
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CONTRACEPTION

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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.