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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 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
GCSE Censorship
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GCSE Censorship

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the arguments for and against censorship Lesson includes: starter task introducing the key term ‘censorship’ Link to SMHW knowledge recall quiz on human rights and social injustice Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Links to case studies on Westbro Baptist Church; Charlie Hebdo; Corpus Christi Worksheet & information sheet exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success criteria, peer assessment, model answer from 2018 (achieved 3/5), 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 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 Introduction to Islam
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GCSE Introduction to Islam

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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: How to structure books Knowledge Organiser for Islam Key Concepts (2 mark questions) activity to introduce key terminology What is Islam worksheet with differentiated questions Link to realtube to explore the ‘basics’ of Islam Link to realtube - How Islam began video with questions & Answers Information sheet Discussion questions Review activity All worksheets are at the end of the ppt. in the Resource Section Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Christian Aid
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GCSE: Christian Aid

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: to investigate the actions and attitudes of Christian charities in twenty first century Britain whose aim is to alleviate poverty: Christian Aid Lesson includes: Card Sort Starter Task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet on Christian Aid and information sheet Guided Reading Worksheet Guided Mind map for students to take notes GCSE pods signposted - Christian Aid & Tearfund Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
3. William Paley's Teleological Argument
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3. William Paley's Teleological Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand William Paley’s Teleological Argument and the strengths and weaknesses Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task on Aquinas’ 5th Way Guided reading worksheet to explain Paley’s Teleological argument 1 worksheet to use along side text book chapter and/or video linked in ppt 1 worksheets identifying strengths and weaknesses of Paley- assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is using credibility circles (the larger the circle the more credible the S/W Model Answer activity for exam question: ‘William Paley presents the most effective form of the design argument’ Discuss Countdown key words review activity Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
1. Introduction to Teleological Argument
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1. Introduction to Teleological Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To outline the Teleological Argument as a case for the existence of God. Lesson Includes: Key Terms Starter Task - Interactive link in notes 2 worksheets identifying argument from design Text book chapter and review worksheet SMHW link to homework Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE: Prophets of Islam - lesson 9
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GCSE: Prophets of Islam - lesson 9

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the nature of prophethood and why prophets are important Lesson includes: starter task using GCSEpod’s on Risalah Information sheets - designed to be a carousel activity around the room with A3 table to be completed - could be printed as a information pack for students Guided Reading Activity explaining each of the named prophets Exit Ticket Review All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Examples of forgiveness
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GCSE: Examples of forgiveness

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explore how Christians view forgiveness. Lesson includes: Link to Holocaust survivor starter task Link to community shared Show my homework quiz Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips/Information to teach Gee Walker, Tutu, Julie Nicholson exam practice - 15 mark question from 2018 exam series. 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
GCSE Aims of Punishment
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GCSE Aims of Punishment

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: to understand the different aims (reasons) of punishment. Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - exam practice Link to community shared Show My Homework Quiz for knowledge recall Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet to develop evaluation skills - reference is made to extent o metre - this can be downloaded for free from my shop exam practice - 8 mark question. Includes scaffolding, possible content, 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
5. Challenge from evolution (teleological argument)
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5. Challenge from evolution (teleological argument)

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the challenge to the teleological argument from evolution Lesson Includes: Mousetrap Starter Task 2 information sheets on Darwin and Dawkins Link to SMHW homework quiz GCSE pod on evolution and concordism Review activity to judge whether ‘Science tells us how the world was made and religion tells us why’ using the extent o meter to help students formulate a judgment Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
6. Modern Teleological arguments from Tennant and Swinburne
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6. Modern Teleological arguments from Tennant and Swinburne

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: To explain Tennant and Swinburne’s formulations of the Teleological Argument Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task Information sheets on Tennant and Swinburne along with questions Review activity to plan exam answer: Whether modern teleological arguments can be defended against the challenge of ‘chance’ Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE: What is evil?
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GCSE: What is evil?

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - exam practice Range of Christian & Ethical Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet & Information Pitstop Review Quiz Link to video explaining Humanist beliefs Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
7. Evaluating the Teleological Argument
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7. Evaluating the Teleological Argument

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Teleological Argument from Mill, Hume and Darwin Lesson Includes: Prediction Starter Task 3 worksheets identifying weaknesses of Teleological arguments - assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is from Mill, Darwin and Hume Table worksheet Model Answer (34/40)activity for exam question: ‘There is no design in the universe’ Discuss Essay planning review activity with SMHW link for homework Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy
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Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy

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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
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. 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
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 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 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