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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.
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES PACK
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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES PACK

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‘Christian Practices’#FUN LESSONS. Fully resourced pack of 11 ’FUN’, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and ‘EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED’ lessons. Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. **Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout. ** Lessons are concise, easy to follow and *suitable for specialists and non-specialists. * ** Extra resources included in this bundle: • Scheme of learning that includes details of differentiation, Assessment and homework tasks • Assessment paper • keywords and definitions for the whole topic • quotes and sources of authority for the whole topic Date on slide updates automatically SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA/Edexcel Christian Practices **Lessons: ** Worship Prayer The sacraments and eucharist The sacraments and baptism Worldwide and local church - charity Worldwide church - mission and evangelism Worldwide church - reconciliation Worldwide church - persecution Pilgrimage Festivals: Christmas and Easter Revision lesson: fun and games I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
HUMAN RIGHTS AQA
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HUMAN RIGHTS AQA

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HUMAN RIGHTS. AQA THEME F. FUN & ENGAGING. 9 X 50 MIN LESSONS + PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST + QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS + MTP. CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, AND HUMANISM. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sacred Writing • Whole Class assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: SOCIAL JUSTICE HUMAN RIGHTS PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION RACISM AND RELIGION WOMEN AND RELIGION HOMOSEXUALITY AND RELIGION FREEDOM OF RELIGION WEALTH, POVERTY & CHARITY EXPLOITATION PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS Theme C:  Does God Exist?
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AQA RS Theme C: Does God Exist?

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This bundle includes all resources needed to deliver AQA Religious Studies: Theme C: Does God Exist? It is designed to promote maximum success for ALL learners. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and **exam-focused **lessons. Date on slide updates automatically Resource efficient & easy to follow (note on slides for non-specialists) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: Theme C: Does God Exist? (RELIGIONS: ISLAM/CHRISTIANITY/HUMANISM/BUDDHISM) LESSONS INCLUDE: Design Argument First Cause Argument Evil and Suffering Science and God Arguments from miracles Special revelation General revelation Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, whole-class mini-plenaries e.g. quiz with stretch and challenge questions, 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 these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA THEME C  EXISTENCE & KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
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AQA THEME C EXISTENCE & KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

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14 X SINGLE LESSONS + QUOTE SHEET + KEY TERM SHEET FOR BOOKS + END OF TOPIC TEST AND ANSWERS + SCHEME OF LEARNING CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, BUDDHISM AND HUMANISM. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES. #ENGAGE. CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sacred Writing • Whole Class assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: DESIGN ARGUMENT EVALUATE DESIGN ARGUMENT FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT EVALUATION ARGUMENTS AGAINST EXISTENCE OF GOD: EVIL THEISTS RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM OF EVIL ARGUMENTS AGAINST EXISTENCE OF GOD: SCIENCE AND THEIST RESPONSES THE MIRACLES ARGUMENT FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD THE MIRACLES ARGUMENT EVALUATION SPECIAL REVELATION AS A SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE DIVINE OR ULTIMATE REALITY AND HOLY FIGURES EVALUATE SPECIAL REVELATION GENERAL REVELATION EVALUATE GENERAL REVELATION KNOWLEDGE OF ULITMATE REALITY: BUDDHISM AND ISLAM I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
THEME C PACK
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THEME C PACK

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AQA. THEME C. KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE #FUN LESSONS CONTAINS 8 LESSONS INC. REVISION PLUS SCHEME OF LEARNING + GLOSSARY + QUOTE BANK FOR BOOKS. Everything you need, fully resourced to deliver the GCSE syllabus. It is based on the** spiral **model; there is plenty of recap, challenge, mastery & assessment throughout. Lessons are resource light (minimal printing), concise and easy to follow and suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Date on slide updates automatically. **Scheme of learning **provides minute detail of: Learning objective/Task details/Differentiation/Assessment (proof of learning) and Homework (research/recap rotation) 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 teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE PACK  DCT OCR
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KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE PACK DCT OCR

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Knowledge of God’s Existence (Developments in Christian Thought) OCR. 6 complete lessons: ‘MASTERY’ ‘& ‘EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED’ Each lesson is resource light, minimal printing is required. It is concise and easy to follow and suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Date on slide updates automatically. Each lesson contains assessment and extra challenges throughout Lessons: Natural theology Revealed theology Faith and Grace Evaluating: Natural theology Evaluating: Revealed theology Evaluating: Faith theology I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ISLAM PRACTICES AQA
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ISLAM PRACTICES AQA

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ISLAM PRACTICES # FUN LESSONS BUNDLE 11 FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS PLUS SOL, QUOTE & KEY TERM SHEETS FOR EXERCISE BOOKS. Fun and engaging with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. • ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Includes self/peer assessment (with model answers and success criteria) • Extra Challenges throughout • No hands up planned questioning • Frequent plenaries to help retain knowledge • Resource light – minimal printing required (most are resource free) • Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. • Date on slide updates automatically **THE FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS ARE: ** Introduction and Shahadah Salah: Ritual prayer Sawm: Ramadan Alms Giving: Zakah, Sadaqah and Khums Hajj Jihad Id-ul-Adha Id-ul-Fitr & Ashura Ten obligatory Acts (Shia Islam) Revision End of Topic Assessment including paper and mark scheme **ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ** In-depth Scheme of learning that includes: • Learning objectives • Task details • Differentiation & Support • Assessment (proof of learning) • Homework (research/recap rotation) with weblinks Key terms and definitions - for whole topic (to glue in books) Sources of authority (Quotes) for whole topic (to glue in books) I hope you enjoy teaching these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS Islam Practices
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AQA RS Islam Practices

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This bundle includes all resources needed to deliver AQA Religious Studies: Islam Practices. It is designed to promote maximum success for ALL learners. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lessons. Date on slide updates automatically **Resource efficient & easy to follow (note on slides for non-specialists) ** LESSONS INCLUDE: Salah and Shahada Zakat and Ramadan Five Pillars: Hajj Jihad Festivals Id’ul-Adha Festivals: Eid and Ashura 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 these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
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CHRISTIAN BELIEFS

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CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. FUN & ENGAGING, VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. LESSONS INCLUDED: Nature of God Problem of evil and theodicies Trinity Creation of world Creation of life Incarnation: The gospel accounts Why God chose to Incarnate Earthly & spiritual reasons for crucifixion Crucifixion: The gospel accounts The Resurrection Influence of the resurrection Afterlife Hell Means of salvation Evaluating the means of salvation Revision PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
WORLD RELIGIONS INTRO
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WORLD RELIGIONS INTRO

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WORLD RELIGIONS INTRO. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING/ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS/ I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. FUN & ENGAGING, VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. SUITABLE FOR INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO 4 MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS. Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • I do, we do, you do • Reduce cognitive overload • Academic Writing skills LESSONS INCLUDED: Key facts about all 6 major world religions Abrahamic Religions Key Christian Beliefs Nicene Creed Five Pillars intro Importance of Shahada Judaism: Prophets and Covenants Judaism festivals: Passover Hinduism Part 1 Hinduism Part 2 Writing Arguments part 1 – academic writing skills Writing Arguments part 2 – academic writing skills MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS ** For religions: Buddhism, Sikhism Humanism, Paganism, Rastafarianism – see my Bundle World Religions 2 ** I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
WORLD RELIGIONS KS3
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WORLD RELIGIONS KS3

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WORLD RELIGIONS KS3. 8 x Fun & engaging 100 minute lessons. Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. LESSONS INCLUDED: Intro to 6 Major world Religions Christianity and Nicene Creed Islam Judaism Hinduism Buddhism Sikhism Writing an argument (12 mk questions) I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
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AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

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AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. FUN & ENGAGING. 12 SINGLE LESSONS. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: Evil Types of crime and the law Christian attitudes to the law and crime Islam attitudes to the law and crime Causes of crime Forgiveness Aims of punishment Aims of punishment and Christianity Aims of punishment and Islam Prisons Community service Capital and corporal punishment I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
COMPLETE THEME B RELIGION AND LIFE:  LESSONS, REVISION + ASSESSMENT (CHRISTIANITY / ISLAM / HUMANISM)
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COMPLETE THEME B RELIGION AND LIFE: LESSONS, REVISION + ASSESSMENT (CHRISTIANITY / ISLAM / HUMANISM)

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This bundle includes all resources needed to deliver and assess Theme B it is designed to promote maximum progress for ALL learners. Lessons are concise, comprehensive, **challenging and exam-focused, ** Resource efficient & easy to follow – no glue sticks needed! Large font is used throughout. The date on slide updates automatically. **Also included is an optional revision lesson and assessment paper that can be easily adapted. ** SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: THEME B. RELIGION AND LIFE: (RELIGIONS: ISLAM/CHRISTIANITY/HUMANISM) THE ENTIRE THEME IS COMPACTED INTO 9 LESSONS (INCLUDING REVISION AND ASSESSMENT): Origins of Universe and Life Environment Animals Sanctity and quality of life debate Euthanasia Abortion Death and afterlife Revision Assessment Activities for every lesson include: Paired Reading log activity, 5 and 12 mark exam question tasks with model answers. Video task to enrich learning and give writing hands a rest! / structured discussion / self/peer assessment with student friendly success criteria. Every task comes with clear instructions.
CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AQA PACK
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CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AQA PACK

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‘Christian Beliefs’ #FUN LESSONS Bundle includes a scheme of learning which details homework, differentiation and assessment and a fully resourced pack of 9 concise and easy to follow lessons. **These lessons are ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. ** Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA/Edexcel Christian Beliefs Lessons: NATURE OF GOD TRINITY AND ONENESS CREATION INCARNATION: PERSON OF JESUS CRUCIFIXION: PERSON OF JESUS RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION: PERSON OF JESUS AFTERLIFE: JUDGEMENT AND RESURRECTION SIN AND SALVATION FUN AND GAMES REVISION LESSON I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELIGION AND LIFE
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RELIGION AND LIFE

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RELIGION & LIFE AQA #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE: 10 LESSONS INC. REVISION. PLUS: Test & mark scheme, scheme of work, glossary, quote bank. Everything you need for you students to succeed. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. LESSONS: Fun & engaging, Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. SCHEME OF LEARNING: minute details of Learning objective/Task details/Differentiation/Assessment (proof of learning) and Homework (research/recap rotation) VIEWPOINTS: Main religion Christianity + Islam / Non-religious views: humanism, classical and preference utilitarianism LESSONS INCLUDED: Origins of world and life Value of world and life Value and abuse of animals Value, Sanctity and Quality of life Abortion and the Law Abortion: religious and non-religious views Euthanasia and the Law Euthanasia: religious and non-religious views Life after death Revision lesson End of Topic assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.