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Please browse a selection of religious studies, philosophy, history, geography and generic lessons and resources. All have been tested and used in my classroom. Most resources are complete lessons with writing frames & differentiated activities. I have been teaching since 2007 and have been Head of Humanities since 2011. I am a GCSE and A Level examiner which I utilise when planning for exam courses. Please review if you download anything as I will try to edit and improve using any feedback

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Please browse a selection of religious studies, philosophy, history, geography and generic lessons and resources. All have been tested and used in my classroom. Most resources are complete lessons with writing frames & differentiated activities. I have been teaching since 2007 and have been Head of Humanities since 2011. I am a GCSE and A Level examiner which I utilise when planning for exam courses. Please review if you download anything as I will try to edit and improve using any feedback
GCSE: Acquisition of wealth
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GCSE: Acquisition of wealth

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the ethical considerations about acquisition and use of wealth Lesson includes: Recall Quiz starter task A-Z of Belief and religion: Wealth video link along with question sheet Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Information sheet on Christian and ethical perspectives on acquiring wealth *Card sorts and venn diagram on moral and immoral professions Biblical stories discussion Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE Prison Chaplains
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GCSE Prison Chaplains

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the need for prison chaplains and what they do. Lesson includes: starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms GCSE pod - Crime and Punishment Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Aristotle's 4 causes
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Aristotle's 4 causes

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This is a lesson designed for the OCR Philosophy A Level. This lesson introduces the four causes, potentiality and actuality, and the strengths and weaknesses of Aristotle’s Four causes. The lesson also introduces an exam question to plan along with a model answer from a student who achieved 14/16 and 23/24 in the 2019 exams
GCSE Agape in Action
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GCSE Agape in Action

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand Christian practices to promote human rights including equality: agape in action Lesson includes: starter task examining images of social injustice Range of Christian Perspectives Key term explicit teaching including sources of wisdom Information sheet with comprehension questions Parable of the Good Samaritan analysis Amnesty International with reference to Sister Helen Prejean’s work Key term Bingo Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 3 Augustine's Theodicy
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A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 3 Augustine's Theodicy

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain the theodicy developed by Augustine Lesson Includes: Recall Starter Task to review the logical and evidential problem of evil Video links to explanations of Augustinian theodicy (clicking on the play button) Comprehension notes and guided reading worksheet Worksheet to help students evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the theodicy Model Answer to the 2019 exam question ‘Critically compare the logical and evidential aspects of the problem of evil as challenges to belief [40 marks]’. This answer was marked and awarded by OCR 37/40 Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 4 Irenaeus' Theodicy
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A Level. OCR. The Problem of Evil. LESSON 4 Irenaeus' Theodicy

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain the theodicy developed by Irenaeus Lesson Includes: PLC for student’s folders (slide 1) Starter Task linked to video to explain Irenaeus’ Theodicy (video linked when click on play button) Brief information to introduce the concept and compare to Augustine Mind map activity with template to use with information handout on the 2 theodices from Augustine adn Irenaeus Weaknesses of Irenaues worksheet for students to rank order their success Discussion question for Review Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE. Muslim Beliefs Introduction
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GCSE. Muslim Beliefs Introduction

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the core Islamic beliefs (2nd planned lesson in the SOW) Lesson includes: Introduction to Shari’ah Law Link to Satchel1 Key Concepts in Islam Quiz Information Sheets on Shari’sh Law, Risalah (prophethood), Nature of Allah, 99 Names of Allah Research Worksheet and Website Links Video clips on risalah, Qur’an, Burka and Hijab Knowledge recall review quiz Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Origins of evil
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GCSE: Origins of evil

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To investigate the four Christian responses to the problem of evil. Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - with exam practice Range of Christian & Ethical Perspectives and Introduction to key terms with links to videos of Biblical stories and GCSE pods Worksheets & Information Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Unit 8. Core Key Stage four (KS4) Religious Studies Unit: Religion, Ethics in the Media
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Unit 8. Core Key Stage four (KS4) Religious Studies Unit: Religion, Ethics in the Media

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This is designed to be taught to a full cohort of Year 10 students who have one lesson a week of core Religious studies, but are not taking the GCSE. Students have booklets, rather than exercise books. The unit includes the following lessons: Introduction to religion and ethics in the media Media representations of religions Religious and ethical themes in the film East is East Religious portrayals in the film East is East Ethical Dilemmas presented in the film East is East Assessment The purpose of the unit is to engage students with the misrepresentations of cultures, faiths and ethical issues in the media. Students do watch the film East is East with activities alongside in their work booklet to engage students in critical analysis of the film. A link to the film is included which is free to watch
GCSE (Islam) 8 mark examination question on prophethood - lesson 10
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GCSE (Islam) 8 mark examination question on prophethood - lesson 10

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes: Model answer and mark scheme Knowledge recall activity on prophets Adam, Ibrahim and Muhammad Key terms and definitions Analysis of previous students answers (paragraphs rather than full answers) 8 mark examination question: Explain the ways in which a belief in prophethood influences Muslims today Sentence starters Peer assessment activity review link to Kahoot Marking stickers to reduce teacher workload Feedback activity to feed forwards All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Foundations of faith (Islam) - lesson 5
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GCSE: Foundations of faith (Islam) - lesson 5

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective:To understand the Shi’a and Sunni foundations of faith Lesson includes: starter task investigating the quotation from Qur’an 4:136 Link to satchel1 knowledge recall quiz on Sunni / Shi’a divide GCSEpod on the 6 articles of faith in Sunni Islam and task GCSEpod on 5 roots of faith in Shi’a Islam and task Information Sheet on Sunni and Shi’a Islam foundations of faith exam practice - 15 mark question. Includes success criteria, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE Muslim community (Ummah) - Lesson 3
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GCSE Muslim community (Ummah) - Lesson 3

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes knowledge recall starter activity Information sheet Guided reading activity Video links 5 mark describe model answer: Describe the Muslim ummah (5 marks) Writing activity and peer assessment with feedback activity and marking stickers Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE What do Muslims believe - lesson 2
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GCSE What do Muslims believe - lesson 2

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes: home work link to MCQ work sheets Links to videos on prophethood, clothing and Qur’an Information sheet explaining risalah and tawhid Knowledge recall quiz Islam overview research task with links Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Agape in Action
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GCSE: Agape in Action

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand Christian practices to promote human rights including equality: agape in action Lesson includes: Image Starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips to teach different types of love Information sheet The Parable of the Good Samaritan and video link Key term Bingo Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level: Evaluating Plato's theory of the forms
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A Level: Evaluating Plato's theory of the forms

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s arguments Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task 2 worksheets identifying strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s arguments - assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is Model Answer activity for exam question: ‘Episteme comes from reason, not doxa’ Discuss Highlight Heads review worksheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE: Treatment of Criminals
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GCSE: Treatment of Criminals

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification. Worksheets to be printed from SLIDE 13 Learning objective: to understand Christian beliefs towards the treatment of criminals. Lesson includes: Recall Quiz starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Differentiated Worksheets to investigate different Christian attitudes to the treatment of criminals Links to videos to explore real life case studies and Bible stories exam practice - 8 mark question. Includes scaffolding, possible content, success criteria, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level: Evaluating the Cosmological Argument from Leibniz
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A Level: Evaluating the Cosmological Argument from Leibniz

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand Leibniz’s principle of sufficient reason This is the 6th lesson taught in the cosmological argument unit of work Lesson Includes: Reading on the Principle of Sufficient Reason 1 worksheet to use with the linked video clip identifying strengths and weaknesses of the argument of contingency and Leibniz’ theory of sufficient reason Model Answer activity for exam question: Evaluate the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cosmological Argument for Proving God Exists (the answer achieves 32/40) Highlight Heads review worksheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE: What is goodness
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GCSE: What is goodness

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil. Lesson includes: Dual coding starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Information Race Questions exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer Link to Kahoot as a review of learning from the previous lessons Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR