A brilliant selection of law (and some RE) resources to help support A-Level and BTEC syllabus.
Everything is bright, colourful and completely OTT. Just like it should be.
A brilliant selection of law (and some RE) resources to help support A-Level and BTEC syllabus.
Everything is bright, colourful and completely OTT. Just like it should be.
Topic: Application of Utilitarianism
Unit: Unit 3: Religion and Ethics
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on the topic of application of utilitarianism to animal testing and nuclear weapons. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 3: Religion and Ethics
This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons.
A student version is also included which has answers removed.
All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed.
Homework tasks are included.
Activities
Starters: 3
Plenaries: 3
Main Activities: 6
Small Activities: 2
Knowledge Checks: 2
Challenge Points: 3
Practice Essays: 1
Lesson Title: What is philosophy?
Intended Unit: Philosophy
Age: Key Stage 3
This lesson gives a brief introduction to philosophy and philosophical questions. It is designed to start off a unit looking at philosophy and different philosophical questions.
It is designed for Key Stage 3 Religious Education
Activities
Starter: 60 Second Thoughts
Main Activities:
Copy definition of philosophy
List philosophical questions
‘A Dog’s Life’ Comprehension (link provided)
Challenge Tasks:
Other Greek words with same roots
Write an answer to questions
If we can never know the truth of the question, what is the point in philosophy?
Plenary: Outline what is meant by a philosophical question
Unit: Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a last minute revision lesson on philosophy of religion. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but may suit other exam boards. This lesson is designed to be taught just before the exam but can be adapted to suit.
A printer friendly version is included.
Teaching Note: You will also want to have some copies of past papers available to give to students.
Starter
The starter are 10 simple questions taken from across philosophy. Students can either answer them in their books or you could go around the room and ask students the questions.
Answers are in the notes section of the PowerPoint
Overview of the Paper
Students are given a brief overview of the paper and reminded of the recommended timings for each question.
There are then some top tips for success to help students succeed.
Short Summary of Philosophy
Each topic has been summarised on a single PowerPoint slide. You can either teach this, go through topics that students are stuck on or just print the slides out for students to look over. A printer friendly version is also included.
Generic Evaluation Points
These are generic points that can be used when students are stuck and cannot think of anything to write. My students have found these really helpful so I hope yours do to!
Blurt Sheets
Students pick a sheet for the topic they want to revise.
They then:
Write down everything they can remember about the topic in one colour
Swap sheets with the person next to them & then update the sheet with extra information in a second colour
Use their notes to finish the sheet off in a third colour with lots of detail
I also normally give students past papers at this point to look through as well and let them lead what we will do, going round and helping, answering questions and teaching anything that I feel like we need to go over again.
Plenary
Put the three key words into a sentence (mythological views on religious language)
Topic: Natural Law
Unit: Unit 3: Religion and Ethics
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on the topic of Natural Law (Aquinas). This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 3: Religion and Ethics
This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons.
A student version is also included which has answers removed.
All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed.
Homework tasks are included. You will need to give students a past paper for the homework activity, these can be accessed easily online
Activities
Starters: 3
Plenaries: 3
Main Activities: 9
Small Activities: 3
Knowledge Checks: 3
Challenge Points: 1
Practice Essays: 1
Topic: Influences of Religious Experience
Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion
Marks: 30 Marks
Exam Board: Eduqas
The essay is on influences of religious experience and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies.
This is a 30 mark evaluation style essay question.
Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking.
This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.
Topic: Religious Experience
Unit: Philosophy of Religion
Marks: 20 Marks
Exam Board: Eduqas
The essay is on religious experience and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies.
Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking.
This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.
Topic: Free Will
Unit: Religion and Ethics
Marks: 50 Marks (20 + 30)
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a past paper question from 2019 on free will. This is a combination of the 20 mark (knowledge) question and 30 mark (analysis & evaluation) question.
The essay is on free will and forms part of the Ethics unit of A-Level Religious Studies.
Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking.
This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.
Topic: Divine Command Theory
Unit: Ethics
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on Divine Command Theory. This is designed to be one of the first lessons students study as part of their A-Level Ethics unit. This is designed for the Eduqas Religious Studies qualification but would also suit other exam boards with modifications.
A student version is included which is printer friendly and has the answers removed.
Starter Activities: 3
Challenge Questions: 5
Main Activities: 5
Plenaries: 3
Knowledge Checks: 1
Practice Essays: 1
The lesson covers Divine Command Theory, Robert Adams and the Euthyphro Dilemma as well as other challenges. It includes a practice 30 mark question.
Lesson Topic: Ancient Pagans
L.O: To analyse the origins of Paganism
Activities
Trigger Image
Note writing
Short history
I was unsuccessful today because…
Lesson Topic: Aladura
Unit: Alternative Religions/Beliefs
Target Age: KS3
Lesson Length: Up to 1 Hour
This lesson on Aladura is suitable for key stage three religious education. It is a computer room lesson so will require students to have access to devices (in class or outside). This looks at the church of Aladura from Nigeria.
Starter: Trigger Image
Main Activities: Create a guide to the Aladura church
Plenary: Definition
It includes a homework task to finish the guide.
Topic: Mystical Experience
Unit: Unit 2 Philosophy of Religion
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on the topic of Mystical Experience. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion
This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons.
Includes homework activities.
A student version is also included which has answers removed.
All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed.
Activities
Starters: 3
Plenaries: 3
Main Activities: 5
Knowledge Checks: 2
Challenge Points: 2
Practice Essays: 1
Topic: Religious Experience
Unit: Unit 2 Philosophy of Religion
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on the topic of the Religious Experience. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion.
This covers the different types of religious experience. Separate lessons on Mystical Experience, Challenges and Influences are available
This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons.
Includes homework activities.
A student version is also included which has answers removed.
All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed.
Activities
Starters: 4
Plenaries: 4
Main Activities: 17
Knowledge Checks: 4
Challenge Points: 4
Practice Essays: 1
Topic: Challenges to Religious Experience
Unit: Unit 2 Philosophy of Religion
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on the topic of the Challenges to Religious Experience. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2 Philosophy of Religion
This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons.
Includes homework activities.
A student version is also included which has answers removed.
All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed.
Activities
Starters: 3
Plenaries: 2
Main Activities: 9
Knowledge Checks: 4
Challenge Points: 6
Practice Essays: 1
Topic: Non-Cognitive & Analogical Approaches to Religious Language
Unit: Unit 2 Philosophy of Religion
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on the topic of Non-Cognitive and Analogical Approaches to Religious Language. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2 Philosophy of Religion.
This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons.
Teacher note: I personally choose to teach this over half a week and do Problems of Religious Language in the first half as they are both shorter topics
A student version is also included which has answers removed.
All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed.
Activities
Starters: 3
Plenaries: 3
Main Activities: 3
Small Activities: 2
Knowledge Checks: 1
Challenge Points: 1
Practice Essays: 1
Topic: Positivist Views on Religious Language
Unit: Unit 2 Philosophy of Religion
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on the topic of Positivist approaches to Religious Language. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2 Philosophy of Religion.
This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons.
A student version is also included which has answers removed.
All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed.
Activities
Starters: 3
Plenaries: 3
Main Activities: 10
Small Activities: 2
Knowledge Checks: 2
Challenge Points: 2
Practice Essays: 0
Topic: Symbolic Use of Religious Language
Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a full lesson on the topic of Symbolic Use of Religious Language. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion
This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons.
A student version is also included which has answers removed.
All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed.
Homework tasks are included.
Activities
Starters: 3
Plenaries: 3
Main Activities: 5
Small Activities: 6
Knowledge Checks: 3
Challenge Points: 2
Practice Essays: 1
Topic: Challenges to Christianity from Science
Unit: A Study of Religion: Christianity
Marks: 20
Exam Board: Eduqas
This is a 20 mark Eduqas AO1 style essay question on challenges to Christianity from Science (Dawkins). This is a knowledge based essay.
The essay is on Science and forms part of the Christianity unit of A-Level Religious Studies.
Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking.
This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.
Unit: Religion and Ethics
Topic: Natural Law (Aquinas)
Exam Board: Eduqas
Paper: Paper 3
This worksheet is a great little revision activity for A-Level Religious Studies.
Students are asked to write down the ten most important things they can remember about Natural Law (Aquinas). This helps them to consolidate their notes and knowledge.
This can be used as part of a revision lesson or as a starter or plenary activity. It is also a good homework activity.
Unit: Religion and Ethics
Topic: Emotivism
Exam Board: Eduqas
Paper: Paper 3
This worksheet is a great little revision activity for A-Level Religious Studies.
Students are asked to write down the ten most important things they can remember about Emotivism. This helps them to consolidate their notes and knowledge.
This can be used as part of a revision lesson or as a starter or plenary activity. It is also a good homework activity.
Unit: A Study of Religion: Christianity
Topic: ** Early Church**
Exam Board: Eduqas
Paper: Paper 1
This worksheet is a great little revision activity for A-Level Religious Studies.
Students are asked to write down the ten most important things they can remember about Early Church. This helps them to consolidate their notes and knowledge.
This can be used as part of a revision lesson or as a starter or plenary activity. It is also a good homework activity.