This sheet aims to allow students to explore the argument and it's criticisms. The worksheet supplements the AQA A2 Philosophy textbook. Hodder Education. Authors: Daniel Cardinal, Gerald Jones and Jermey Hayward. Published 2015

Outcomes: To describe why Muslims choose to get married To explain what happens in a Muslim marriage ceremony and how it reflects the values of marriage This lesson comes with an information sheet and students can use page 62 of the OXFORD textbook to design a leaflet that looks at the purpose of marriage.

Christian and Hindu beliefs about the Soul. A lesson with images as a stimulus to start students discussing what they can see within the image. Students can then use the information sheets attached to research different views about the soul within Christianity and Hinduism. Students could teach each other or create mini presentations. The lesson works well in allowing students to compare Eastern and Western attitudes. Resources include: Images on the PowerPoint Structured Activities Outcomes Information Sheets

A lesson that allows students to explore what is meant by the Christian concept of the Trinity. The lesson culminates in students being able to design their very own version of the Trinity. Resources: PowerPoint with clear activities and differentiated questions Card Sort Exercise

A PowerPoint that introduces the importance of rules within religion using Islamic food laws as an example. I often use this lesson with the ThinkRE2 textbook however it could be used without.

An interesting lesson looking at the meaning of fact, opinion and belief. The lesson ends with an activity where students can complete a 'Market Place' activity to research different superstitions.

Designed for the AQA 2715 spec Philosophy. A worksheet exploring the arguments in support of Identity Theory with a set of comprehension and critical questions at the bottom.

A lesson that focusses upon biblical teachings for pacifism and Pax Christi as a case study. Students should use the textbook and the various information available to complete a campaign leaflet for pacifism. The PowerPoint comes complete with a success criteria and all resources required. The starter activity focusses upon the biblical quotes I would suggest students learn for the exam. Differentiated information and activities are also provided The end of lesson task is a 5 mark question with a suggested writing process and self/ peer assessment opportunity Outcomes: Must: Describe what pacifism is Should: Explain why some Christians believe in Pacifism Could: Evaluate whether pacifism is an appropriate response to war

This lesson supports the OXFORD textbook page 60-61. Slides on the PowerPoint can be printed as worksheets. Suggested clips are included. Reflection and discussion activities throughout. The lesson also looks at a 4 mark contrast question. Outcomes: To outline two different Muslim attitudes to contraception To explain the reasons for different attitudes using the Qur’an and Hadith To compare and contrast teachings to Christian attitudes

Outcomes To describe why marriage is important in Christianity To explain how the marriage ceremony reflects the purpose of marriage To evaluate why different groups of Christians have different attitudes to marriage A lesson with a variety of independent activities to discuss and summarise the Christian attitude to the purpose of marriage. The lesson finished with an exam question plenary

This lesson looks at divorce and remarraige in Islam and then ends with a 12 mark question for students to complete that asks students to consider the Christian attitudes explored in the previous lesson. The lesson comes complete with worksheets to support the teaching of this topic

Lesson title: Muslim attitudes to the importance of family Complete with tasks/ discussion points/ exam questions/ exemplar question/ mark scheme etc. SEN worksheet to supplement leaflet making task Activities supplement the book by: Waqr Ahmad Ahmedi. Religious Ethics through Islam. Oxford Press

A checklist of the topics/ knowledge students require for the exam. This can be used for revision and for students to RAG their progress

A lesson with a variety of activities that look at what the parts of the Trinity are. The OXFORD purple textbook will be needed for some comprehension activities. The lesson ends in a 4 mark exam answer with a suggested writing process Must: To define what the trinity is. Should: To explain what the three parts of the Trinity are. Could: To evaluate how each part helps a Christian understand the nature of God

This lesson looks at Identity Theory and compares it against behaviourism using a suggested 12 mark exam question. There are slides of revision notes, opportunities for discussion and worksheets (slides that can be printed on A3). I have also attached some sample responses for some materialism answers to questions

A lesson that contains 1. A worksheet for revision to complement the textbook 2. Past exam question (12 marker with guidance)

A lesson designed to encourage students to explore what primary and secondary research are and their pros and cons. The lesson fits nicely as an introductory lesson to use when students start to plan and consider their own citizenship actions. There are worksheets and activities embedded onto the PowerPoint slides. It could potentially span two lessons. There are mini plenaries and suggested video clips with questions. The lesson ends on a few short 2 mark exam questions.

A full lesson complete with activities/ suggested clips/ discussion points/ exam practice Outcomes: To identify ways we have abused the environment. To explain a Christian and Muslim response to how we should care for the environment To evaluate if it is possible to take care of our planet

Lesson brief: This lesson aims to allow students to revise or learn about what censorship is and how it works. Activities and resources: Includes a clear starter with opportunity for feedback Suggested video clips and activities An interesting discussion oopportunity for real life censored cases Fully resourced with activities on the PowerPoint (Which can be printed as information sheets and worksheets) Ends with short exam question plenaries with an opportunity for peer and self assessment with answers preprepared Please check my other resources with a similar title I have planned whole units this yearfor my Year 11 cohort. The lessons could also be used with other year groups and tweaked etc.

Lesson title: Muslim attitudes to Sex Complete with tasks/ discussion points/ exam questions/ exemplar question/ mark scheme etc. Activities supplement the book by: Waqr Ahmad Ahmedi. Religious Ethics through Islam. Oxford Press