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Resources for Religious Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, Ethics and Humanities. We specialise in making whole units and courses for ultimate convenience and time-saving. We always aim to make the best resource for a given topic: our goal is perfection and our resources have helped educate 1 million+ students! In order to encourage ratings and reviews, if you buy any of our products, are happy with your purchase, and leave a 5* rating for it: just email us and we'll send you a free bonus gift!

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Resources for Religious Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, Ethics and Humanities. We specialise in making whole units and courses for ultimate convenience and time-saving. We always aim to make the best resource for a given topic: our goal is perfection and our resources have helped educate 1 million+ students! In order to encourage ratings and reviews, if you buy any of our products, are happy with your purchase, and leave a 5* rating for it: just email us and we'll send you a free bonus gift!
Criticisms of the Family - Sociology of Family - L10/20 [ AQA GCSE Sociology - 8192] Dysfunction KS4
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Criticisms of the Family - Sociology of Family - L10/20 [ AQA GCSE Sociology - 8192] Dysfunction KS4

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This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192). It can now be purchased as a part of a complete 20 x lesson bundle. This is lesson 10 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Family’ section. This lesson covers the ‘criticisms of the family’ section of the specification. It covers the main criticisms of the family: families (isolation and unrealistic idealisation, loss of traditional functions, lack of contact with wider kinship networks, the status and role of women within families, marital breakdown, dysfunctional families) The next lesson (11/20) focusses on the work of sociologists Zaretsky and Delphy and Leonard (and their criticisms of the family). The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PowerPoint presentation (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson -8 x A3 Discussion/Debate Group Worksheets -Homework All lessons are designed around the new GCSE specification but certainly useful for any GCSE specification. We take considerable time making the highest quality lessons, positive reviews are greatly appreciated (and rewarded, just email us!) Positive reviews warmly welcomed!
Zaretsky, Delphy and Leonard - Criticisms of the Family (II)- L11/20 [ AQA GCSE Sociology - 8192]
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Zaretsky, Delphy and Leonard - Criticisms of the Family (II)- L11/20 [ AQA GCSE Sociology - 8192]

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This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new AQA Sociology GCSE specification (8192). It can now be purchased as a part of a complete 20 x lesson bundle. This is lesson 11 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Family’ section. This lesson focuses on the work of sociologists Zaretsky and Delphy and Leonard and their criticisms of the family. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality PowerPoint presentation (fully animated) that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided, colour, A4, worksheet -Homework All lessons are designed around the new GCSE specification but are certainly useful for any GCSE Sociology specification. We take considerable time making the highest quality lessons, positive reviews are greatly appreciated (and rewarded, just email us!) Positive reviews warmly welcomed!
Marxist Views - Crime & Deviance L15/20 [ WJEC EDUQAS GCSE Sociology]
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Marxist Views - Crime & Deviance L15/20 [ WJEC EDUQAS GCSE Sociology]

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This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 15 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Crime & Deviance’ section; it focuses on Marxist perspectives, Marxist researchers and theorists, and statistical data supporting/detracting from the Marxist perspective. It can be purchased as a part of a complete 20 x lesson bundle (from June, 2017) The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided A3 worksheet (see cover image for preview) -A knowledge hunt file with information to be used with the worksheet -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES.
Essential Research - Family - L18/20 [ WJEC EDUQAS GCSE Sociology] Families - Researchers
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Essential Research - Family - L18/20 [ WJEC EDUQAS GCSE Sociology] Families - Researchers

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This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 18 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Family’ section; it focuses on essential sociological researchers, research, and theorists. It can be purchased as a part of a complete 20 x lesson bundle (from June, 2017) The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided A3 worksheet (see cover image for preview) -A knowledge hunt file with information to be used with the worksheet -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES.
GCSE Religious Studies: Ethics - Equality (4 Lessons)
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GCSE Religious Studies: Ethics - Equality (4 Lessons)

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Designed for OCR B Religious Studies, Ethics: ‘Equality’ 4 Lessons covering Christian Attitudes to: Women, Other Religions, Equality and Forgiveness & Reconciliation. Also includes a PPT explaining Humanism as a comparative view. A selection of resources are included, including homeworks.
Whole-School Spirituality Initiative (for SMSC) - Custom Posters & Display - Templates - Don't miss!
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Whole-School Spirituality Initiative (for SMSC) - Custom Posters & Display - Templates - Don't miss!

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Based on the OFSTED definition of ‘Spirituality’. Includes: 4 Customisable A3 Word Document Posters about spirituality (see cover image) - So that you can tailor designs to your school 1 A3 Template to allow you to create your own using the same theme 1 A3 Template to allow students to create their own (perhaps in a whole school competition) 28 Images/Mini-Posters/Displays relating to spirituality and motivational quotations. Requires a colour A3 printer The perfect way to boost your school’s SMSC ‘Spirituality’ provision and demonstrate to any visitors/inspectors that the spiritual aspect of education is present in your school.
GCSE - Buddhism - Lesson 3 [The 12 Nidanas, Dependant Origination, Reincarnation] Very High Quality
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GCSE - Buddhism - Lesson 3 [The 12 Nidanas, Dependant Origination, Reincarnation] Very High Quality

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This is the third in a series of lessons on Buddhism for GCSE level students for the 'Beliefs, Teachings & Practices' section of the course [section A]. It is suitable for all exam-boards. The complete series of GCSE Budhism lessons, as well as learning mats, PLCs and revision sessions can be downloaded at our TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86 Lesson 3 deals with: The 12 Links (Nidanas), Dependant Origination, Reincarnation. • The meaning of the term: dependent origination or conditionality • The relationship between dependent origination and the cycle of samsara (rebirth) The 12 links (nidanas) and how one leads to the next over three lifetimes • Common and divergent emphases placed on the theory of reincarnation by different Buddhist groups, comparing Tibetan Buddhist and Zen Buddhist views: crucially, whether reincarnation refers to a process occurring after bodily death, or whether it refers to what we would consider to be one life (but Buddha, potentially, viewed as multiple lives that last for individual fleeting moments.) • Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Buddhist groups • A focus on The Wheel of Life • Evaluation of the theory of reincarnation. Sources: • Dhammacakkappavattana sutta (Setting the Wheel of the Dhamma in motion) • Dhammapada 35–36 and 334–336 • Nandakovada Sutta 7–10 • The Tibetan Wheel of Life The Download includes: -A PPT Containing a Full Lesson -A complete lesson plan covering: objectives, key-words, differentiation, and lesson timeline. -A worksheet and 'Knowledge Hunt' printout (to be put around the classroom prior to the activity) -Two videos which are linked directly to the learning tasks in the PPT. -A Homework Task Thank you for your download! Please download our other lessons as a part of this GCSE Buddhism course from our shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86
GCSE - Buddhism -Lesson 8 (OCR B) [Human Personality, khandas (skandas), sunyata, heart...](J625/04)
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GCSE - Buddhism -Lesson 8 (OCR B) [Human Personality, khandas (skandas), sunyata, heart...](J625/04)

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This is the eighth in a series of lessons on Buddhism for GCSE level students following the OCR B Full-Course Specification: for the ‘Beliefs, Teachings & Practices’ section of the course [section A]. You can download a scheme of work for this course here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/teaching-buddhism-at-gcse-scheme-of-work-sow-designed-for-ocr-b-r-s-j625-04-j625-09-11385138 The Download includes: -A PPT Containing a Full Lesson -A complete lesson plan covering: objectives, key-words, differentiation, and lesson timeline -A double-sided worksheet -Two videos: one about Sunyata and another about Buddha-Nature –A Homework Task The topic of the lesson focusses on the following part of the specification: The Human Personality • The concept of the five aggregates (khandas) in Theravada Buddhism • The relationship between the khandas and the concepts of anicca, anatta and dependent origination • The Mahayana concept of sunyata (emptiness) • The Mahayana concept of tathagatagarbha (the potential to become a buddha) • The Mahayana concept of buddha-nature (the inherent buddhahood of all sentient beings) • The relationship between these concepts and the Four Noble Truths • The relationship between these concepts and Buddhist practices • Commonand divergent emphases placed on human personality by different Buddhist groups • Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Buddhist groups. Sources: The Heart Sutta The Diamond Sutta 3 Thank you for your download! Please download our other lessons as a part of this GCSE Buddhism course from our shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86
GCSE - Buddhism -Lesson 11  [Ethics, The Five Precepts, Pancha Sila, Moral Teachings] Full Lesson
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GCSE - Buddhism -Lesson 11 [Ethics, The Five Precepts, Pancha Sila, Moral Teachings] Full Lesson

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This is the eleventh in a series of lessons on Buddhism for GCSE level students for the 'Beliefs, Teachings & Practices' section of the course [section A]. The complete series of GCSE Budhism lessons, as well as learning mats, PLCs and revision sessions can be downloaded at our TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86 The Download includes: -A PPT Containing a Full Lesson -A complete lesson plan covering: objectives, key-words, differentiation, and lesson timeline --A short video about The Five Precepts featuring a Dharma Talk by a Buddhist Monk -A Homework Task The topic of the lesson focusses on the following part of the specification: Buddhist Ethics • Five Precepts (pancha sila) • Common and divergent emphases placed on ethical teachings by different Buddhist groups, including views about the existence of other perfections/virtues. • Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Buddhist groups. Sources: Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sutta Nipatta 1:8) Diamond Sutta 4 and 23 Thank you for your download! Please download our other lessons as a part of this GCSE Buddhism course from our shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86
GCSE- Philosophy of Religion -Christianity & Humanism [4 Whole Units: 100+ Files!]
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GCSE- Philosophy of Religion -Christianity & Humanism [4 Whole Units: 100+ Files!]

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My complete teaching resources for the Philosophy of Religion component of GCSE Religious Studies: Christianity. The sum total of 3 years of teaching. Resources have been made by me, they cannot be found elsewhere: they are the result of thousands of hours of work. All files have been compressed into one zip file: I have uploaded a few PPT files separately so that you can use the preview feature to gauge the quality of the work before downloading. Featuring worksheets and powerpoints for topics: -Nature of Deity -Death & The Afterlife -Religion & Science -The Nature of Good & Evil Also covers some Humanist Views (though in much less detail compared to Christianity) Designed for OCR B but applicable to other exam specifications, including post 2016 specifications. Video files associated with lessons are not included for copyright reasons: but all can be found on YouTube, or replaced with ones of your choosing.
GCSE- Applied Ethics- Religious Studies -Christianity & Humanism [4 Whole Units: 140 Files!]
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GCSE- Applied Ethics- Religious Studies -Christianity & Humanism [4 Whole Units: 140 Files!]

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My complete teaching resources for the Applied Ethics component of GCSE Religious Studies: Christianity after 3 years of teaching. Resources have been made by me, they cannot be found elsewhere: they are the result of thousands of hours of work. All files have been compressed into one zip file: I have uploaded a few PPT files separately so that you can use the preview feature to gauge the quality of the work before downloading. Featuring worksheets and powerpoints for topics: -Medical Ethics -Human Relationships -War & Peace -Equality Also covers Humanist Views (though in much less detail compared to Christianity) Designed for OCR B but applicable to other exam specifications, including post 2016 specifications. Video files associated with lessons are not included for copyright reasons: but all can be found on YouTube, or replaced with ones of your choosing.
GCSE Christianity  - THE ULTIMATE KS4 RESOURCE PACK [Over 220 Files!]
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GCSE Christianity - THE ULTIMATE KS4 RESOURCE PACK [Over 220 Files!]

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Contains all the resources I made and used over 3 years. Focusses on Christianity but also contains a fair amount on Humanism. Adaptable to most GCSE Religious Studies Specifications and covers the topics: Philosophy of Religion -Nature of Deity -Death & The Afterlife -Religion & Science -The Nature of Good & Evil Applied Ethics -Medical Ethics -Human Relationships -War & Peace -Equality I have also included a useful tool for creating activities, plenaries etc in Philosophy and Religion lessons that I hope you will find useful. . Check-out some of our most popular resources on TES! GCSE Religious Studies Buddhism (20 Lesson Unit) Buddhism (Thematic Studies Units) Christianity (Thematic Studies Units) Hinduism (20 Lesson Unit) Hinduism (Thematic Studies Units) Islam (Thematic Studies Units) . .    GCSE Sociology Resources Complete Units (Whole Course) .  AS/A2 Revision Sessions OCR Religious Studies AQA Philosophy AQA Sociology .  Philosophy for Children (P4C) The Ultimate P4C Resource Pack The Debating Society Toolkit Philosophy Boxes . . Other Tools A3 DIRT Worksheet (15+ 5-star ratings!) KS3 RE Units
CHRISTIANITY (KS3-5) [Massive collection of 470+ files] [Bargain!]
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CHRISTIANITY (KS3-5) [Massive collection of 470+ files] [Bargain!]

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How much is your time worth? This will save you a lot of it! Bundle includes: –3 units for KS3 –8 Units for GCSE –Complete ‘Philosophy of Religion’ materials at KS5. It is the total collection of all my resources on Christianity from my career teaching Philosophy and Religion, with an activity generator thrown in as a bonus! All courses involve active learning, P4C, debates: and are taught from a philosophical/critical thinking stand-point rather than a confessional one. Considering individual lessons are on sale for £2 on TES, this is an absolute bargain and will save you thousands of hours of work! . Check-out some of our most popular resources on TES! GCSE Religious Studies Buddhism (20 Lesson Unit) Buddhism (Thematic Studies Units) Christianity (Thematic Studies Units) Hinduism (20 Lesson Unit) Hinduism (Thematic Studies Units) Islam (Thematic Studies Units) .    GCSE Sociology Resources Complete Units (Whole Course) . .  AS/A2 Revision Sessions OCR Religious Studies AQA Philosophy AQA Sociology .  Philosophy for Children (P4C) The Ultimate P4C Resource Pack The Debating Society Toolkit Philosophy Boxes . . . Other Tools A3 DIRT Worksheet (15+ 5-star ratings!) KS3 RE Units
GCSE Sociology Bundle: Work / Crime & Deviance
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GCSE Sociology Bundle: Work / Crime & Deviance

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This is for the legacy spec, brand new resources have been uploaded for the 2017 spec onwards. View our shop for new stuff! Complete teaching materials for GCSE Sociology Units: -The Sociology of Work -Crime & Deviance A bonus lesson on Marxism, Education and The Family. And two bonus ‘activity generator’ resources useful to any Sociology Teacher. . Check-out some of our most popular resources on TES! GCSE Religious Studies Buddhism (20 Lesson Unit) Buddhism (Thematic Studies Units) Christianity (Thematic Studies Units) Hinduism (20 Lesson Unit) Hinduism (Thematic Studies Units) Islam (Thematic Studies Units) . .    GCSE Sociology Resources Complete Units (Whole Course) . .  AS/A2 Revision Sessions OCR Religious Studies AQA Philosophy AQA Sociology .  Philosophy for Children (P4C) The Ultimate P4C Resource Pack The Debating Society Toolkit Philosophy Boxes . . Other Tools A3 DIRT Worksheet (15+ 5-star ratings!) KS3 RE Units
GCSE - Buddhism -Lesson 18  [Researching Buddhist Festivals: IT/ICT, Peer Assessment]
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GCSE - Buddhism -Lesson 18 [Researching Buddhist Festivals: IT/ICT, Peer Assessment]

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This is the eighteenth in a series of lessons on Buddhism for GCSE level students for the ‘Beliefs, Teachings & Practices’ section of the course [section A]. The complete series of GCSE Budhism lessons, as well as learning mats, PLCs and revision sessions can be downloaded at our TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86 The Download (comprising 3 files, within one zip file) includes: -A PPT Containing a Full Lesson -A complete lesson plan covering: objectives, key-words, differentiation, and lesson timeline -A double sided worksheet -A Homework Task This lesson requires use of an I.T./I.C.T/Computer Suite: the format of the lesson is centred around researching Buddhist festivals in order to create a presentation (including quiz questions), and then peer assessment of work. It also features ‘on the fly’ AfL tasks to check learning progress. It is a tried and tested format for I.C.T.-based Philosophy & Religion Lessons and, once downloaded, you will be able to adapt it to other topics with ease. The topic of the lesson focusses on the following part of the specification: The origins, associated stories and customs of the following festivals: • Wesak or Hanamatrsui (Therevada/Mahayana) • Vassa/Rain Retreat (Therevada) • Uposatha Days (Therevada) • Parinirvana day (Mahayana) • Lama Tsong Khapa Day (Tibetan) • The importance of marking different parts of the Buddha’s life • The purpose of Vassa and its observance by lay Buddhists today • The purpose of Uposatha days • The purpose of festivals not connected to the Buddha directly, the popularity of these festivals and their place within Buddhism, including the Lama Tsong Khapa day • The influence of local culture on practices associated with Buddhist festivals • Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Buddhist groups Thank you for your download! Positive reviews are greatly appreciated.
Whole School Debate Pack [Over 1000 Debates!]
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Whole School Debate Pack [Over 1000 Debates!]

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890+ Debates, presented in a variety of fun and engaging formats. Topics include: Philosophy Ethics Politics Sociology History Mathematics . Check-out some of our most popular resources on TES! GCSE Religious Studies Buddhism (20 Lesson Unit) Buddhism (Thematic Studies Units) Christianity (Thematic Studies Units) Hinduism (20 Lesson Unit) Hinduism (Thematic Studies Units) Islam (Thematic Studies Units) . .    GCSE Sociology Resources Complete Units (Whole Course) .  AS/A2 Revision Sessions OCR Religious Studies AQA Philosophy AQA Sociology .  Philosophy for Children (P4C) The Ultimate P4C Resource Pack The Debating Society Toolkit Philosophy Boxes . Other Tools A3 DIRT Worksheet (15+ 5-star ratings!) KS3 RE Units
AQA Philosophy Christmas Quiz (AS/A2) [Xmas, End of Term, Fun, Revision] (New Specifcation)
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AQA Philosophy Christmas Quiz (AS/A2) [Xmas, End of Term, Fun, Revision] (New Specifcation)

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This professional quality download includes a 30 Question Christmas Quiz for those teaching AQA Philosophy AS/A2 (New Specification). -Every slide features fun and engaging animations -The quiz has 4 rounds: general quiz, odd one out, multiple choice, true/false -It is suitable for KS5 (differentiate by adjusting team size) -Some questions are subject specific, others are general quiz questions about Christmas -Includes teacher's answer sheet (so suitable for cover teachers if necessary) I wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy a well-earned break! :D
Religious Studies Christmas Quiz (RE / RS)  (Xmas, End of Term, Fun, Form / Tutor Time)
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Religious Studies Christmas Quiz (RE / RS) (Xmas, End of Term, Fun, Form / Tutor Time)

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This professional quality download includes a 30 Question Christmas Quiz for RE/RS Teachers. -Every slide features fun and engaging animations -The quiz has 4 rounds: general quiz, odd one out, multiple choice, true/false -It is suitable for KS2, 3 & 4 (differentiate by adjusting team size) -Some questions are subject specific, others are general quiz questions about Christmas I wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy a well-earned break! :D
GCSE Sociology Bundle [With Xmas Quiz!] [Over 100 Files!]
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GCSE Sociology Bundle [With Xmas Quiz!] [Over 100 Files!]

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This is for the legacy spec, brand new resources have been uploaded for the 2017 spec onwards. If you are teaching the new specification DO NOT BUT THIS RESOURCE: BUY OUR NEW STUFF! Complete teaching materials for GCSE Sociology Units: -The Sociology of Work -Crime & Deviance A full lesson on Marxism, Education and The Family. The Sociology Christmas Quiz The Sociology Debate Generator! And two bonus ‘activity generator’ resources useful to any Sociology Teacher. . Check-out some of our most popular resources on TES! GCSE Religious Studies Buddhism (20 Lesson Unit) Buddhism (Thematic Studies Units) Christianity (Thematic Studies Units) Hinduism (20 Lesson Unit) Hinduism (Thematic Studies Units) Islam (Thematic Studies Units) . .    GCSE Sociology Resources Complete Units (Whole Course) . .  AS/A2 Revision Sessions OCR Religious Studies AQA Philosophy AQA Sociology .  Philosophy for Children (P4C) The Ultimate P4C Resource Pack The Debating Society Toolkit Philosophy Boxes . . Other Tools A3 DIRT Worksheet (15+ 5-star ratings!) KS3 RE Units