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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.

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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY
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EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY

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EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY. CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION. OCR DCT. #FUN LESSONS. 100 MINUTES. FUN AND ENGAGING MULTI-MEDIA LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 AND A02 • Synoptic links • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Information provided (not dependent on a textbook) STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Evaluate each part of Bonhoeffer’s theology and collectively produce a set of mark schemes for all past exam questions which can be shared for revision purposes. This is the 3rd and final lesson on Christian Moral Action. All 3 lessons are available to purchase as a bundle in my shop. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES REVISION
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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES REVISION

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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES REVISION IDEAL FOR END OF YEAR REVISION AIM: create effective flash cards recall key terms and points for 5mk & 12 mk Q’s HOW: students work independently starting with a gap identifier task and proceeding to create flash cards for 5 and 12mk questions to fill gaps and aid future recall. DIFFERENTIATION: GRADES U-4 Quotes optional. 7+ Write 12 mk answers in book inc. fully developed points, conclusion, and min. 4 quotes RESOURCES INCLUDED: • Instruction slides with modelling of flash cards. • key terms and definitions • 5mk and 12 mk questions and mark schemes • Christian Practices quotes YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: • Either flash cards OR if on low budget A4 paper cut in half to create two cards • Envelopes/wallets for them to keep cards organised.
HUMAN RIGHTS. PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST
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HUMAN RIGHTS. PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST Short of time to mark? This comprehensive end topic test can be used to assess learning and identify gaps and common misconceptions. It assesses knowledge of key terms, points and reasons for 5 & 12 mk answers. 12mk question is broken down into sections to enable fast peer assessment. Answer sheet included. You will need 20 minutes for test and 10 minutes to peer assess.
HUMAN RIGHTS THEME F MTP
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HUMAN RIGHTS THEME F MTP

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HUMAN RIGHTS THEME F MTP accompanies Examined Life Bundle: Human Rights. AQA Theme F. It lists 10 lessons (including assessment) and objectives
ISLAM BELIEFS AND PRACTICES REVISION
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ISLAM BELIEFS AND PRACTICES REVISION

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ISLAM BELIEFS AND PRACTICES REVISION IS IDEAL FOR END OF YEAR REVISING. AIM: create effective flash cards to aid recall of key terms and points for 5mk & 12 mk Q’s HOW: students work independently using a 9 step progress sheet to identify and fill gaps in knowledge. DIFFERENTIATION: By time: depending on number of gaps students work independently over 1 or more lessons. By Task: some steps are different depending on predicted grade EG. U-3 no quotes needed 7+ 4 quotes in 12mk questions. RESOURCES INCLUDED: • Instruction slides • Model of flash cards, development and conclusion • 9 step student progress check list • Key term knowledge audit • 5mk and 12 mk questions corresponding to key term knowledge audit • Quotes for all sub-topics YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: • Either flash cards OR if on low budget A4 paper cut in half to create two cards • Envelopes/wallets for them to keep cards organised • INFORMATION to answer questions EG revision guides/their books/your support .
TEN OBLIGATORY ACTS
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TEN OBLIGATORY ACTS

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TEN OBLIGATORY ACTS. ISLAM PRACTICES. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. 50 MIN LESSON STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain the Ten Obligations of Shia Islam with reference to scripture PEDAGOGY FEATURES: • Customisable Do Now • Whole Class assessment • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Exam skills: Strong religious reference and development • Extra Challenges PRIOR LEARNING: FIVE PILLARS, ALMS GIVING, JIHAD Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
THE PROBLEM OF EVIL
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THE PROBLEM OF EVIL

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THE PROBLEM OF EVIL ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain the evidential and logical problem of evil and HOW this challenges arguments for God’s existence #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. 50 MINUTE LESSON GCSE. AQA. THEME: C INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Christianity (Bible) Humanism Mackie Elie Wiesel (Holocaust survivor) **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** • Key terms for reference (one per group) • Slides • Support resource (info sheet) • Exam question success criteria for each target grade (differentiate) **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation of argument Match/Sort activity Self-assessment Discussion Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Exam Question: Explain **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload! • End task assessment • Extra challenge • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
SCIENCE AND GOD
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SCIENCE AND GOD

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SCIENCE AND GOD. SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENTS AGAINST GOD’S EXISTENCE AND THEIST RESPONSES. THIS LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain scientific arguments for the creation of the world and life and theist responses. Explain differences within and between religions with reference to sacred writing #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. 50 MINUTE LESSON GCSE. AQA. THEME: C INCLUDES RELIGIONS/PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS: Science Humanism Islam Christianity **RESOURCES INCLUDED: ** Slides Key terms support resource Science timeline **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Video note taking Answer questions Discussion (role play) Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Exam Question: Explain and evaluate **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills • Recap • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload! • End task assessment • Extra challenge • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Revision of all ISLAM Practices and linked quotes
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Revision of all ISLAM Practices and linked quotes

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Concise, comprehensive. RECAP & ‘MASTERY’ exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Timers included on every task Resource light – one resource to print Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Revision of all ISLAM Practices and linked quotes Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • RECAP ON ALL BELIEFS & LINKED QUOTES • MASTER strong religious reference • MASTER strong conclusions • Evaluate whether the Shahada is the most important Muslim duty Activities include: Recap starter, mastery of content (partnered teaching), Skills mastery: strong religious reference and persuasive conclusions. Plan and write a 12-mark answer. Model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS CHRISTIAN & ISLAM PRACTICES: GCSE REVISION & MASTERY of all Practices /linked quotes.
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AQA RS CHRISTIAN & ISLAM PRACTICES: GCSE REVISION & MASTERY of all Practices /linked quotes.

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Concise, comprehensive. RECAP & ‘MASTERY’ exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically DOUBLE LESSON EASILY DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS Timers included on every task Resource light – one resource to print Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS CHRISTIAN & ISLAM PRACTICES: Revision of all Practices and linked quotes Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • RECAP ON ALL BELIEFS & LINKED QUOTES • MASTER strong religious reference • MASTER strong conclusions • Evaluate whether the Shahada is the most important Muslim duty • Evaluate whether the sacraments are the most important Christian practice Activities include: Recap starter, mastery of content (partnered teaching), Skills mastery: strong religious reference and persuasive conclusions. Plan and write a 12-mark answer. Model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists?
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AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists?

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light – one resource to print (information sheet) Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS Theme C: Arguments from Miracles – Do they prove God exists? Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Evaluate whether miracles prove the existence of God Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4)
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two Muslim beliefs about Zakat • Evaluate whether Ramadan is the most important Pillar in Islam Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Shahada and Salah (first two pillars)
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Shahada and Salah (first two pillars)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Shahada and Salah (first two pillars) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two rituals of Salah • Evaluate which is most important Salah or Shahada Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights - UDHR Rights & Responsibilities, Violations,  Christianity
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights - UDHR Rights & Responsibilities, Violations, Christianity

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights UDHR, responsibilities, violations Christianity Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define Human rights • Describe origin of Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Explain how rights link with responsibilities • Explain how they link with Christian beliefs discussion of the Charlie Hebdo case and responsibility of freedom of speech • Evaluate the statement: People have the right to say what they think Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam)
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define Social Justice • Give evidence and statistics of social injustice • Link social injustice to human rights • How beliefs about social injustice influences believers • Evaluate the statement: Religious believers have more of a duty to combat social injustice Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS THEME C: General Revelation
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AQA RS THEME C: General Revelation

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Activities get increasingly more difficult, following Blooms taxonomy. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS THEME C: General Revelation Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain types of general revelation • Explain two ways in which General revelation influences Christians today. • General revelation proves the existence of God. Evaluate. Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS:  Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam)
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS: Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam)

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS: Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define freedom of religion • Give examples of religious expression • Explain contrasting religious teachings on freedom of religion • Everyone should have freedom of religion in British society. Evaluate (refer to the main religion of Great Britain) Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA THEME C SPECIAL REVELATIONS (Christianity)
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AQA THEME C SPECIAL REVELATIONS (Christianity)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA THEME C SPECIAL REVELATIONS (Christianity) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define Special Revelation • Explain examples of Special Revelations in Christianity • Evaluate the statement: Special Revelations prove that God and holy figures exist using developed points. Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS THEME C:  Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality
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AQA RS THEME C: Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS THEME C: Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality Religion (Christianity and Buddhism) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define enlightenment • Explain an example of enlightenment (Buddhism) • Explain two contrasting beliefs about how ultimate reality can be known? Refer to Christianity and Buddhism. 5 marks Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS:  PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION (LAW & RELIGION) Christianity / Islam
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION (LAW & RELIGION) Christianity / Islam

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ & exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light & Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION (LAW & RELIGION) Christianity / Islam Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain causes and types of discrimination • Explain religious beliefs and laws about discrimination • All types of discrimination are wrong. Evaluate Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.