Hello, These lessons are designed for topic 1 'Christian Beliefs' in the New Edexcel GCSE 'Religion and Ethics Through Christianity'. There are 2 as I have 2 hours per week however they can be condensed into 1 (which is what I have had to do to fast track my year 10s). The knowledge is based upon the book endorsed by the board written by Reid and Tyler (2016) but it is not needed for these lessons. All lessons include starter activity, learning objectives, progress checks, exam questions, reference to scripture and denominations if applicable. If you have any questions please do ask. Mel

Introductory lesson designed for new EDEXCEL RS A Level course in Philosophy. Can be used for other exam boards too.

Hello, These lessons are designed for topic 4 'Matters of Life and Death' in the New Edexcel GCSE 'Religion and Ethics Through Christianity'. There are 2 as I have 2 hours per week however they can be condensed into 1 (which is what I have had to do to fast track my year 10s). The knowledge is based upon the book endorsed by the board written by Reid and Tyler (2016) but it is not needed for these lessons. Lessons include videos, starter activity, learning objectives, progress checks, exam questions, literacy reading, reference to scripture and denominations if applicable. If you have any questions please do ask and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. Kind regards, Mel

Hello, This is a single lesson designed for topic 4 'Matters of Life and Death' in the New Edexcel GCSE 'Religion and Ethics Through Christianity'. The knowledge is based upon the book endorsed by the board written by Reid and Tyler (2016) but it is not needed for these lessons. Lessons include starter activity, learning objectives, progress checks, exam questions, reference to scripture and denominations if applicable. If you have any questions please do ask and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. Kind regards, Mel

Information sheet detailing Kant's criticisms of the Cosmological argument

Hello, I created this 25 slide revision PPT for my year 12s to prepare them for the AS. However it can be used for year 13 too. They all have a copy and find it useful to go through at home. It can also be used for quizzes and a good basis to create flashcards from. It is based on the OCR Sociology textbook written by Brisbane, Taylor et al (2015) detailing all studies and key terms with definitions. If you have any questions please do ask and I will get back to you soon as possible. Many thanks, Mel

This sheet has a generic mark scheme for each question on the EDEXCEL RS AS Exam Paper. This can be used for Philosophy, Ethics and the third option. Questions include: Explore - 8 marks Assess - 9 marks Analyse - 20 marks

Hello, These lessons are designed for topic 1 'Christian Beliefs' in the New Edexcel GCSE 'Religion and Ethics Through Christianity'. There are 2 as I have 2 hours per week however they can be condensed into 1 (which is what I have had to do to fast track my year 10s). The knowledge is based upon the book endorsed by the board written by Reid and Tyler (2016) but it is not needed for these lessons. All lessons include starter activity, learning objectives, progress checks, exam questions, reference to scripture and denominations if applicable. If you have any questions please do ask. Mel

Hello, These lessons are designed for topic 1 'Christian Beliefs' in the New Edexcel GCSE 'Religion and Ethics Through Christianity'. There are 2 as I have 2 hours per week however they can be condensed into 1 (which is what I have had to do to fast track my year 10s). The knowledge is based upon the book endorsed by the board written by Reid and Tyler (2016) but it is not needed for these lessons. All lessons include starter activity, learning objectives, progress checks, exam questions, reference to scripture and denominations if applicable. If you have any questions please do ask. Mel

This lesson is designed for the NEW Edexcel RS A Level course in Philosophy. Lesson includes: Key arguments from Paley Quotes Tasks Evaluation of his argument Homework set I hope you find this useful and would appreciate feedback. Any questions let me know.

This Powerpoint is planned for the SMSC form group activity but can also be used in an assembly. It will be sent to all forms in the school and sixth form so it is suitable for years 7-13. Students are invited to discuss their job prospects and how technology could impact this in the coming years. What can they do to prepare for this? There is a 10 minute video exploring how technology has impacted jobs and how it will continue to do so. The last reflection task links back to British Values.

Information sheet detailing Aquinas and Leibniz's ideas on the cosmological argument.

This is an introduction lesson designed for the new Edexcel RS spec - Philosophy Unit. As there is no textbook I have used whatever I could find from other texts to make it as comprehensive as possible. I aimed to cover 4 points (scholars, quotes) per element of the spec so my students had enough for the higher mark questions. It covers: The nature of the problem across a range of religious traditions Types of evil and suffering – moral and non-moral

Hello, This lesson is designed for my year 10s to cover the fourth topic 'Peace and Conflict' for the NEW Edexcel GCSE RS Spec B 'Religion, Peace and Conflict through Islam'. Lessons includes starter activity, learning objectives, differentiated tasks, engaging videos and images, stretch and challenge activities, exam questions, direct reference to scripture and denominations if applicable. They are based on the textbook endorsed by the board written by Ahmedi (2016). I hope you find these useful and if you need anything at all please do ask and I will get back to you soon as possible. Many thanks, Mel

Hello, This lesson is designed for my year 10s to cover the fourth topic 'Peace and Conflict' for the NEW Edexcel GCSE RS Spec B 'Religion, Peace and Conflict through Islam'. Lessons includes starter activity, learning objectives, differentiated tasks, engaging videos and images, stretch and challenge activities, exam questions, direct reference to scripture and denominations if applicable. They are based on the textbook endorsed by the board written by Ahmedi (2016). I hope you find these useful and if you need anything at all please do ask and I will get back to you soon as possible. Many thanks, Mel

Hello, I have created this lesson to cover the new OCR Sociology A Level - Component 1 Socialisation, Culture & Identity - Section B: The Media. This lesson focuses on Traditional Marxist views on media based on knowledge from OCR textbook by Brisbane et al (2015). Includes Success Criteria, Stretch and Challenge, soc studies, evaluation worksheet, plenary. If you have any questions please do ask and I will get back to you soon as possible. Many thanks, Mel

This was planned for our weekly SMSC mentor activity and assembly. The slides include 2 video clips, brief history of the charity, space to include details of what your school plans to do to raise money and a task linked to British Values. I hope you find this useful!

This is planned for the new Sociology A Level - Component 1 Media. The knowledge comes from the main textbook by Roberts, Taylor et al.

I have planned this PPT to be used as a SMSC mentor activity or assembly. It focuses on the #beboldforchange campaign for 2017. Includes video clips, British Values link and questions for discussion. Appropriate for KS 3,4 and 5.

Hello, this is planned to be used during our SMSC form time activity slot across Secondary ad Sixth Form, however can also be used as an assembly. The PPT gives details of: 1. What happened 2. Short video on the vigil and recognising the victims 3. 2 questions about the attack answered using sources from Newsround 4. Quotes about peace through Islam 5. British Values - invites students to identify what they are and how they can be linked to this incident. I have also typed notes about how each one can be linked in case there is any doubt. I hope you find this useful and any feedback is appreciated.