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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.
PRISONS
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PRISONS. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS AND MULTI-MEDIA TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Extra Challenges No 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: • Explain advantages and disadvantages of prisons in meeting the aims of punishment • Explain religious attitudes to the use of prison Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
REVEALED THEOLOGY OCR
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REVEALED THEOLOGY OCR

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EVALUATING REVEALED THEOLOGY: KNOW. OF GOD’S EXISTENCE (DCT). #FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, games and multi-media 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): EVALUATE WHETHER KNOWLEDGE OF GOD CAN BE KNOWN THROUGH REVEALED THEOLOGY Fully resourced activities include: Customisable recap starter, Discussion: why might we agree/disagree with Karl Barth? Video and List reasons why the Bible might be reliable/unreliable, self-assessment (answer on slide), video learning: list Bible contradictions, Peer discuss The difference between propositional revelation and non-propositional revelation (liberal view) and how the latter avoids the problem of biblical contradictions. Essay planning mind-map task. A02 writing task: God is ultimately revealed through Jesus Christ in the Bible.” EVALUATE BARTH’S STATEMENT I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
QUALITY & SANCTITY OF LIFE
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QUALITY & SANCTITY OF LIFE

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QUALITY & SANCTITY OF LIFE. AQA RELIGION & LIFE. FUN & ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. FULL LESSON INCLUDING MODEL ANSWER FOR 12 MK EXAM QUESTION. Challenging, mastery & exam skills focused. Resource light and easy to follow so suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Religion and Life STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (with references to source of authority): Evaluate which is most important sanctity or quality of life. With reference to religious and secular sources of authority. 12 mks I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ABORTION & THE LAW
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ABORTION & THE LAW

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ABORTION & THE LAW. AQA RELIGION & LIFE. FUN & ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA, DEBATES & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING & ‘MASTERY’ FOCUSED. Resource light and easy to follow so suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Extra challenges throughout. SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Religion and Life STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (with references to source of authority): Explain the UK law on abortion including the 5 conditions for abortion Explain why in some country’s abortion is still illegal Explain secular arguments for making abortion legal Evaluate the claim that ‘Abortion should be legal worldwide to prevent back street abortions?’ I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome
CREATION OF THE WORLD
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CREATION OF THE WORLD

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CREATION OF THE WORLD. 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 Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain scientific accounts of creation of the universe Explain contrasting Christian beliefs about the creation of the world I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
HELL
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HELL

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HELL. CONTRASTING CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development, Evaluation 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) Evaluate whether an omnibenevolent God would send anyone to hell I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
THE RESURRECTION
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THE RESURRECTION

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THE RESURRECTION. 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 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): Evaluate statement: Jesus’ resurrection is a made-up story I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS
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ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS

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ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS. KS3 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 • Appropriate challenge • ‘I do, we do, you do’ Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Critically Compare the Abrahamic Religions Prior learning: Key facts about the six major world religions (See lesson 1 in this bundle) This is lesson 2 from Bundle: Introduction to World Religions KS3 I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH - LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY
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PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH - LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY

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PROPHET MUHAMMAD - LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY # FUN LESSONS. To introduce Islam through the life and legacy of the ‘Seal of the Prophets’ Lots of engaging activities for students to be able to: Explain the key events in the life of Prophet Muhammad Explain his teachings Explin Why he is important in Islam Explain the diversity of believers in Islam Explain why the imamate is important and Shia Islam
PERSON OF JESUS: LIBERATOR
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PERSON OF JESUS: LIBERATOR

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OCR A LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES: PERSON OF JESUS A GRADE MODEL ANSWER: Jesus was merely a political liberator. Discuss 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. ** **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.
ANIMALS USE & ABUSE
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ANIMALS USE & ABUSE

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USE & ABUSE OF ANIMALS. AQA RELIGION & LIFE. FUN & ENGAGING VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING A LEVEL STRETCH. MASTERY & EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment & extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain ways humans use animals for their own benefit including food, experiments and testing Explain religious and secular views on the value, use and abuse of animals Using animals for human benefit is wrong. environment. Evaluate I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
BONHOEFFER'S THEOLOGY
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BONHOEFFER'S THEOLOGY

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BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY. OCR DCT. 100 MINUTES. FUN AND ENGAGING MULTI-MEDIA LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. This is lesson 2 of 3 lessons that covers the OCR specification on Bonhoeffer. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment throughout. • No printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Information provided (not dependent on a textbook) **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Explain Bonhoeffers theology including: Obedience & leadership Civil disobedience Spiritual discipline Cost of Discipleship – Cheap and Costly Grace Suffering Solidarity I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
MEANS OF SALVATION. EVALUATE
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MEANS OF SALVATION. EVALUATE

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MEANS OF SALVATION. EVALUATE THE MEANS OF SALVATION. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. MODEL ANSWER INCLUDED. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development, evaluate A Level Challenges 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) Evaluate whether Jesus’ sacrificial death is the sole means of salvation. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
SIN AND SALVATION
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SIN AND SALVATION

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SIN AND SALVATION. CONTRASTING CHRISTIAN BELIEFS ABOUT THE MEANS OF SALVATION. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development, 5 MK questions 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 two contrasting Christian beliefs about the means of salvation. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
AFTERLIFE. CHRISTIANITY
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AFTERLIFE. CHRISTIANITY

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AFTERLIFE. CONTRASTING CHRISTIAN BELIEFS ABOUT RESURRECTION, JUDGEMENT AND AFTERLIFE. AQA. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: ** Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Strong religious reference, development, 1 and 2 mk questions 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): Recall contrasting Christian beliefs about resurrection, judgement, and the afterlife I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
WHY THE INCARNATION?
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WHY THE INCARNATION?

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WHY THE 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. Task time indicators. 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 reasons for the incarnation I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
CREATION OF LIFE
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CREATION OF LIFE

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CREATION OF LIFE. 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 Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain scientific accounts of creation of life Explain contrasting Christian beliefs about the creation of life I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
HOLOCAUST AND GOD
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HOLOCAUST AND GOD

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HOLOCAUST – WHERE WAS GOD? SKILLS FOCUS: STRONG RELIGIOUS REFERENCE AND DEVELOPMENT. ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. SINGLE LESSON Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Exam skills: Strong religious reference and development Students will study the covenants and Elie Wiesel “The Night” and apply this to the problem of moral evil. No printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Describe Jews unique relationship with God Explain why the holocaust might prove a loving and powerful God might not exist This is lesson is included in bundle: KS3 Problem of Evil I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
WORLD RELIGIONS
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WORLD RELIGIONS

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WORLD RELIGIONS. KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES INTRO LESSON. 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 • Appropriate challenge • SMSC: tolerance and respect Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Understand why we learn Religious Studies in School Identify 5 philosophical attitudes towards the existence of God/s. Identify the six main religions in the world and list key facts about them I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.