EXISTENCE OF GOD: GENERAL REVELATION & EVALUATION #FUN LESSON A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain 4 kinds of General Revelation and: a. How each might prove the existence of God b. What each might reveal about the Nature of God c. Strengths and weaknesses Answer 12 mk question: General revelation is a reliable source of knowledge of the divine (God). Evaluate. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

OCR A LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES: ANCIENT PHILOSOPHICAL INFLUENCES A GRADE MODEL ANSWER: Critically discuss Plato’s realm of the forms (understanding of ultimate reality) This answer meets success criteria: Breadth and Depth drawing (scholars) Numerous synoptic links Sources of authority (Bible) Evaluation throughout Thesis and Conclusion This essay is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic and to demonstrate success criteria for an A grade TASK IDEAS Students could highlight the above criteria in the answer. Discuss how it meets the success criteria and if it could be improved. They could then copy the highlighted criteria to form an essay plan; take away the model answer and they form their own answer based on the plan.

Theme C. Knowledge of God’s Existence. Scheme of learning provides minute details of: Learning objective/Task details/Differentiation/Assessment (proof of learning) and Homework (research/recap rotation) This SOL incorporates all content for the GCSE syllabus. It is based on the spiral model so there is plenty of recap throughout as well as challenge, mastery and ongoing assessment. This SOL corresponds to the bundle: Theme C #FUN LESSONS@ https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/theme-c-pack-12470112 The main religion studied is Christianity and there is a separate lesson on Islam/Buddhism/Atheism. Lessons: Design argument + evaluation First cause argument + evaluation Argument from miracles + evaluation General revelation + evaluation Special revelation + evaluation Knowledge of the divine in Islam Buddhism and atheism + evaluation Revision lesson 1 - fun and games to recall content. Revision lesson 2 - Become an expert in all types of AQA RS questions I hope you enjoy delivering this SOL. Your feedback is most welcome.

BUDDHISM INTRODUCTION KS3 LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Describe key events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama Explain truths that the Buddha learned through his enlightenment I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

AQA THEME C ( EXISTENCE OF GOD): DESIGN ARGUMENT & EVALUATION #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Identify key features of the Design Argument drawing on the philosophy of Paley and examples from the natural world Link the design argument to scripture: Bible and Quran Evaluate and give counter arguments with reference to science and theodicies. Write a strong conclusion on the effectiveness of the argument. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

THEME C (THE EXISTENCE OF GOD): FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT & EVALUATION #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain Aquinas’s First Cause argument for the existence of God. Evaluate whether the First Cause argument successfully proves the existence of God. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

THE EXISTENCE OF GOD: ARGUMENT FROM MIRACLES & EVALUATION # FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain literal, metaphorical, and natural interpretations of miracles which application to Biblical miracles. Explain what miracles might show about the nature of God. Evaluate: 3 criticisms: favouritism, Hume, Natural explanations + Give counter arguments I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

THEME C: EXISTENCE OF GOD: SPECIAL REVELATION & EVALUATION. #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain 2 examples of Special Revelation and: • How each might prove the existence of God/Holy figures • What each might reveal about the Nature of God/Holy figures • Why these might be a reliable source of knowledge of the divine • Why these might not be a reliable source of knowledge of the divine Answer 12 mk question: Special Revelations are the best source of knowledge about God. Evaluate I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

OCR. A LEVEL. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION: RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE & 20TH CENTURY RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE. #FUN-LESSONS. A concise and easy to follow FUN lesson to recap and master content. Students should be learning without realising it! GAMES INCLUDE: Knowledge Audit (to reveal gaps in knowledge and show progress) Articulate (for key term mastery) Guess who – match the quote to the source and explain what it means Prepare and present multiple views on a variety of 40 mk statement Pub quiz (without the beer!) and peer assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

INTRO LESSON FOR SOUL MIND & BODY OCR A LEVEL RS. #FUN LESSON An accessible, discursive & engaging introduction to this fascinating topic. Students will learn without realising it. They will be able to: Explain the difference between numerical and qualitative identity Reflect on what makes you ‘you’ Explain the difference between a substance dualist and a materialist

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP AND DOMINION. KS3 RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO GENESIS): To evaluate whether it is solely the duty of Christians to take care of the planet I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

CHRISTIAN FUNERALS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. Information sheet Customisable recap starter Emphasis on Exam Skills Sources of Wisdom Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain Christian funeral rituals with reference to scripture I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

DESIGN ARGUMENT. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF MEDIA & TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. STAND ALONE LESSON OR PART OF AQA THEME C EXISTENCE OF GOD. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Evidence and Development Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) Explain the design argument with reference to Paley’s watch analogy, evidence from the natural world and the anthropic principle I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

INCARNATION. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. SINGLE LESSON PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development Extra Challenges throughout Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY): Explain Christian beliefs about the person of Jesus including the annunciation and incarnation I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

PASSOVER. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. SINGLE LESSON Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Build on Prior knowledge • ‘I do, we do, you do’ • Exam skills: refer to a source of authority No printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: With reference to sources of authority. Explain why and how Jews celebrate the festival of Passover I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

NICENE CREED. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. SINGLE LESSON Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Build on Prior knowledge • ‘I do, we do, you do’ • Exam skills: refer to a source of authority No printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain origins of Nicene creed Explain key beliefs of Christianity with reference to the Nicene Creed Building on Prior knowledge: Key Christian beliefs: Trinity, incarnation, resurrection I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

JUDAISM: PROPHETS AND COVENANTS. KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #PEDAGOGY: CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. SINGLE LESSON. Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Build on Prior knowledge • Appropriate challenge Features • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on A01 Exam Skills • NO PRINTING , concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Recall the two most important prophets in Judaism and explain why they are important. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.

DALY UNHOLY TRINITY OCR A2 DCT. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain Daly’s claim that Christianity should be abandoned with reference to the ‘Unholy Trinity of rape, genocide and War’ I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

KNOWLEDGE OF GOD: ISLAM, BUDDHISM & ATHEISM #FUN LESSONS A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain Islam views about natural revelation. Explain Islam responses to the problem of evil and arguments from science. Explain Islam views about General revelation: scripture. Explain Islam beliefs about Special revelation and how these contrast with Christianity. Explain Buddhist beliefs about Knowledge of Ultimate Reality: Enlightenment Explain atheist beliefs about all types of general and special revelation. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.

CHRISTIANITY INTRODUCTION - KEY BELIEFS IN THE NICENE CREED FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. • Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO THE NICENE CREED) Explain two key beliefs of Christianity 5 marks I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.