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.
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.
RELIGION & LIFE: KEY TERMS & DEFINITIONS. This product is free with my Religion & Life #FUN LESSONS bundle (visit my shop).
KEY TERMS & DEFINITIONS FOR ATTACHING TO EXERCISE BOOKS
This document accompanies the bundle of lessons available in my shop (RELIGION AND LIFE. AQA. ALL LESSONS)
It lists the title and Critical knowledge/Objective for the following lessons:
ORIGINS OF WORLD
ORIGINS OF LIFE
VALUE OF THE WORLD
USE AND ABUSE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
VALUE AND ABUSE OF ANIMALS: FOOD
VALUE AND ABUSE OF ANIMALS: FOOD. RELIGIOUS VIEWS
VALUE AND ABUSE OF ANIMALS: MEDICAL AND COSMETIC TESTING
VALUE QUALITY AND SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE
ABORTION AND THE LAW
ABORTION AND RELIGION
EUTHANASIA AND THE LAW
EUTHANASIA AND RELIGION
DEATH AND AFTERLIFE
USING ANIMALS FOR TESTING. 12 MK MODEL ANSWER
USING ANIMALS FOR TESTING. 12 MK MODEL ANSWER includes: differences between and within religions, non-religious views. PEES paragraphs remind students to give a Point, Explain, Evidence, and Show meaning of evidence and Link to point.
Ideal for use in AQA Theme B
INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS:
Christianity
Islam
Peter Singer
**I HOPE YOU FIND THIS RESOURCE USEFUL.
YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. **
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
AQA THEME C. EXISTENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. QUOTES FOR STUDENTS TO GLUE IN BOOKS.
SINGLE PAGE DOCUMENT INCLUDES ESSENTIAL QUOTES FOR THIS TOPIC FROM:
• BIBLE
• QURAN
• AQUINAS
• CALVIN
AQA Theme C: Knowledge of God’s Existence. 1 sheet of key terms & definitions for this topic that can be glued in book.
This resource + scheme of learning + sheet of scripture quotes is free when bought with the Theme C #FUN LESSONS pack available in my shop at the link below.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/theme-c-pack-12470112
Theme C. Knowledge of God’s Existence. AQA. A 1-sided sheet of quotes from Christianity and Islam Holy Books to glue in books. This resource along with SOL and glossary is free with (and complements) the Theme C #FUN LESSONS PACK (found in my shop - link below)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/theme-c-pack-12470112
RELIGION & LIFE: QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS. This product is included free with my Religion & Life #FUN LESSONS bundle (visit my shop).
BIBLE/QURAN QUOTES FOR SUBTOPICS IN RELIGION & LIFE FOR EXERCISE BOOKS
Gives definition of general revelation and explains how these four examples both prove God’s existence and give us knowledge of his nature.
Scripture
Natural world
Conscience
Innate idea of God (Sensus divinitatis)
Includes reference to key philosophers and quotes from holy Bible
AQA 12 MARK STUDENT FRIENDLY SUCCESS CRITERIA
This was created during AQA examining training 2023. Senior examiner confirmed this is accurate. It shows exactly how many marks would be given with regards to the following criteria:
Number of points
Number of perspectives
Development: Some/Slight and full development
Number of religious references
How many points should answer the ‘so-what?’ (linking belief to point)
Judgement and conclusion
The resources also shows modelling of the above criteria.
My students know exactly what they need to do to hit or exceed their target as they refer to this every time they answer a 12 mark question. It is glued in the inside cover of their books.
Writing an Argument is a fun and engaging lesson aimed to help students construct a sound argument that meets the AQA GCSE success criteria for a 12 mark question.
****NO PRINTING REQUIRED / CUSTOMISABLE RECAP/DO NOW TASK/
Students will
identify the key elements of an argument (12 mk AQA Success Criteria)
Constuct their own 12 mk statements
Justification: Give reasons to agree/disagree with statements
understand the importance of development
understand the importance of scriptural evidence
Answer a 12 mk question in full - you could adapt the question to suit a topic of your choice
Peer assess a 12 mk answer using success criteria
The final task 12 mk question is 'The Shahada is the most important Pillar in Islam. ’ However the final parts of lesson can be adapted to deliver any topic.
Concise, comprehensive and **challenging exam-focused lesson. **
**Resource light & easy to follow **
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
THEME A - RELATIONSHIPS: NATURE, PURPOSE & IMPORTANCE OF MARRIAGE + COHABITATION (ISLAM/CHRISTIANITY)
Students will be able to:
• Explain the nature, purpose and importance of marriage in Islam and Christianity
• Evaluate with reference to scripture whether marriage is important in the modern world.
Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Optional video task to enrich learning and give writing hands a rest! / discussion / self/peer assessment with success criteria.
USING ANIMALS FOR FOOD (FARMING METHODS). LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: To explain free range and intensive farming methods and critically compare these.
SINGLE LESSON
TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA THEME B
OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON
PRIOR LEARNING: none required
INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS:
This lesson presents detailed accounts of farming methods only; the following lesson in the bundle applies religious and non-religious views to the question of using animals for food.
**ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: **
Presentation: strengths and weaknesses
Video note-taking
Self-Assessment
Debate
EASY TO DELIVER
• Concise and logically sequenced
• No 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
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 THEME C: Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality Religion (Christianity and Buddhism)
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
• Define enlightenment
• Explain an example of enlightenment (Buddhism)
• Explain two contrasting beliefs about how ultimate reality can be known? Refer to Christianity and Buddhism. 5 marks
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.
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: Festivals: Id-ul-Fitr (Eid) and Ashura
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Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
• Describe origins of Eid and Ashura
• Explain two ways Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura
• Explain two ways Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Fitr 5 marks
• Evaluate which is the most important festival in Islam
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.