This lesson has the pupils engage with the understanding of David Hume’s view on miracles. Pupils must become sceptics and can analyse either a traditional miracle or a modern religious miracle. Pupils will look at the works of other philosophers and relate the views researched to their own personal views regarding miracles. The lesson offers different tasks depending on whether you wish to develop your pupils’ reading skills or analysis skills. There is a differentiated written task at the end which has pupils evaluate miracles and utilise all the knowledge they have learnt in the lesson. This lesson includes: Differentiated Tasks. Key Vocabulary. Analysis Work. SMSC Skills. Analysis of Religious Teachings. Analysis of Philosophical Views. Application of Knowledge and Development of Personal Views.

Pupils will given an introduction to key words used to describe social attitudes to young people and religious people in modern society. Pupils will have evidence their understanding by a means of creative tasks set for them. This lesson includes: Key Word Vocabulary. Creative Writing. Personal Experiences. Presentation/Public Speaking Analysis of Information. Memory. SMSC Skills. Discussion on British Society.

This lesson introduces pupils to the concept of jihad. There is a detailed explanation of both the greater and the lesser jihad and explanation of the rules that condone a holy war. Modern examples of terrorism and terrorist activity are discussed and contextualised. This lesson includes: Differentiated written tasks. Discussion and debate. Contextual learning of a modern society. SMSC Skills. British Values. Creative Tasks. Video Analysis. -Research and Summarising skills. Personal reflection and development task. Exam Board - AQA Spec A This lesson follows the content recommendations made by AQA.

Learning Objectives: 1. To know what is meant by a Just War and know the conditions of a Just War. 2. To know what is meant by Pacifism, and the Christian teachings that support it. With the content provided you will be able to develop a lesson suited to your pupil/department’s expectations.

The Death of Jesus -Celebrity Starter to engage - Content and Context - Can be enhanced with own knowledge/text books. - Numeracy - Chronological Card Sort. - Literacy - Written Tasks - Set for high achievers, can be modified. - Homework - Pupils worry less about time and see what it takes to get an A* 12 mark answer. Highlight that they will need to push themselves for this homework and will be rewarded if they do so. As a dedicated professional I take a lot of pride in the work I create, most of which I have offered on TES free of charge. My free lessons and resources come mostly with 4.5+ star ratings and to be sure of their quality you're welcome to download them. I also offer charged lessons tailored to teachers and pupils of all ability and experience and I encourage you to check them out if you like what you see.

With the content provided you will be able to develop a lesson suited to your pupil/department's expectations. Learning Objectives: 1. To understand the different Christian attitudes towards punishment. 2. To understand the reasons for punishment. 3. To know the different types of punishment in the UK. 4. Develop an opinion on the aims and forms of punishment. Learning Outcomes: 1. Pupils will attempt to understand key words regarding the aims of punishment. The teacher will rectify any misunderstanding or gaps in knowledge. 2. Discussion will help assess the class’ understanding of reasons to punish as well as the UK’s forms of punishment. 3. Pupils will provide understanding of what a crime is. Through peer assessment, the crimes will be prescribed appropriate punishments according to the pupils understanding of Christian views and their own opinion.

Listing the qualities of a 'human' and 'God.' Helping pupils to analyse and explain how Jesus is both man and God. Potential homeowrk activity or plenary.

A starter activity for introducing the Shia and Sunni Muslim divide. Pupils will discuss and justify reasons for succession with regards to pop culture (pop icons have been given as examples based on popularity, success and family ties). This can be related to a main body of content explaining the similar types of discussions Muslims had when discussing the successor of the Muhammad. Extra resource material has been included to assist in creating a main task relating to this starter. Learning Objectives: -To understand the meaning and significance of heritage. -To appreciate and understand the divide between Sunni and Shia Muslims. As a dedicated professional I take a lot of pride in the work I create, most of which I have offered on TES free of charge. My free lessons and resources come mostly with 4.5+ star ratings and to be sure of their quality you're welcome to download them. I also offer charged lessons tailored to teachers and pupils of all ability and experience and I encourage you to check them out if you like what you see.

Using Fame and pop culture to get pupils to connect with the idea of being worshipped. Relating the starter to how different Christians worship God. Includes Mind Maps and a written task. Created for the new GCSE - AQA 2016/17 Curriculum As a dedicated professional I take a lot of pride in the work I create, most of which I have offered on TES free of charge. My free lessons and resources come mostly with 4.5+ star ratings and to be sure of their quality you're welcome to download them. I also offer charged lessons tailored to teachers and pupils of all ability and experience and I encourage you to check them out if you like what you see.