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Resources for Religious Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, Ethics and Humanities.
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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!
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This download contains 12 x A3 printables contained in 1 word document.
The document features a rich array of graphs and infographics relevant to the Education section of the GCSE course.
A separate download, focussing on 'Education and Gender' (with 5xA3 sheets) can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/education-and-gender-sociology-data-graphs-infographics-5-x-a3-learning-mats-research-task-11440257
This document can be used in a number of ways:
-Independent learning activities in which students use the mats for research
-For wall displays
-Knowledge hunt activities
-As permanent 'learning mats' for a Sociology Classroom
-As a bank of images you can incorporate into your own presentations and worksheets.
This download is suitable for Sociology teachers (at GCSE/AS/A2 level) dealing with the topic of 'Education & Gender'.
It includes 5 A3 print-outs that include:
-Graphs about gender and educational attainment
-Infographics about the gender divide in education.
-Graphs/Information about subject selection
-Referring to the UK situation (x4) and the global situation (x1)
These are useful for students in a host of activities - suggested activities (and AfL slides) are included - designed in such a way that they are applicable to KS4 or KS5.
This is the second in a series of lessons on Hinduism for GCSE level students for the 'Beliefs, Teachings & Practices' section of the course [section A].
It is designed around the OCR specification and is therefore suitable for teachers using the AQA specification (which is a less detailed equivalent to the OCR spec) and highly relevant to GCSE Religious Studies teachers regardless of the specification used.
The Download (comprising 6 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 'Knowledge Hunt' file for the main activity.
-2 Video Files (evidence for Reincarnation)
-A Homework Task
The topic of the lesson focusses on the following part of the specification: "Reincarnation and The cycle of birth, life and death'
• The meaning of the terms:
• Samsara
• Maya
• Detachment
• Moksha
• The significance and interconnection of Samsara, Maya, Detachment and Moksha
• The relationship between rebirth in samsara and karma
• Common and divergent understanding and emphases given to these concepts by different Hindu groups, including the possibility of being jivan mukti (liberated while alive)
• Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Hindu groups
Sources:
• Bhagavad Gita II 11–13
• Bhagavad Gita II 27
• Mahabharata XII 240
This is part of a series of lessons, if you like it: save countless hours by downloading the complete course! The complete series of GCSE Hinduism lessons can be downloaded at our TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86
The 20-Lesson GCSE Buddhism course (rated 5 stars) can also be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-buddhism-ocr-b-aqa-20-lessons-very-high-quality-complete-resources-lesson-plans-worksheets-presentations-11410236
Thank you for your download!
Positive reviews are greatly appreciated.
This is the first in a series of lessons on Hinduism for GCSE level students for the 'Beliefs, Teachings & Practices' section of the course [section A].
It is designed around the OCR specification and is therefore suitable for teachers using the AQA specification (which is a less detailed equivalent to the OCR spec) and highly relevant to GCSE Religious Studies teachers regardless of the specification used.
The Download (comprising 4 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 A3 worksheet
-A 'Knowledge Hunt' file for the main activity.
-A Homework Task
The topic of the lesson focusses on the following part of the specification: "Atman & Eternal Self"
• Atman as the eternal self, the part that is liberated from Samsara
• Atman as identical with Brahman
• Atman as distinct from Brahman
• Common and divergent understandings of the atman and liberation (moksha) by different Hindu groups
• Common and divergent understandings of the relationship/connection between atman and Brahman by different Hindu groups
• Common and divergent understandings to the approaches of different yogas by different Hindu groups
• Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Hindu groups
Sources:
• Bhagavad Gita II 22
• Brihadaranyaka Upanishad III, 7, 15–23
• Mahabharata XII 149
• Dialogue between Uddalaka and Svetaketu (Chandogya Upanishad)
This is part of a series of lessons, if you like it: save countless hours by downloading the complete course! The complete series of GCSE Hinduism lessons can be downloaded at our TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86
The 20-Lesson GCSE Buddhism course (rated 5 stars) can also be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-buddhism-ocr-b-aqa-20-lessons-very-high-quality-complete-resources-lesson-plans-worksheets-presentations-11410236
Thank you for your download!
Positive reviews are greatly appreciated.
Perfect for starting PSHE debates in form-time, assemblies or classes.
The download includes:
-11 A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (about central PSHE issues)
-A Presentation file with: full instructions for PSHE sessions, two different approaches to using the worksheets (one silent, one verbal discussion based), three plenary slides/activities to choose from.
This resource is:
-Based around formulating arguments for and against given statements and is therefore perfect for practising higher order thinking skills of analysis and evaluation
-Easily customisable and reusable (just change the statements you wish for students to discuss)
-Great for lessons, assemblies, debating societies, or as a form/tutor time activity.
-Usable in virtually any subject after customisation
-Perfect for starting philosophical debates and discussions on PSHE issues
-Linked to the PSHE Curriculum
Perfect for starting philosophical/ethical debates in form-time, assemblies or classes.
The download includes:
-11 A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (about central philosophical and moral debates)
-A Presentation file with: full instructions for P4C sessions, two different approaches to using the worksheets (one silent, one verbal discussion based), three plenary slides/activities to choose from.
This resource is:
-Based around formulating arguments for and against given statements and is therefore perfect for practising higher order thinking skills of analysis and evaluation
-Easily customisable and reusable (just change the statements you wish for students to discuss)
-Great for lessons, assemblies, debating societies, or as a form/tutor time activity.
-Usable in virtually any subject after customisation
-Perfect for starting philosophical debates and discussions
Designed and used by an experienced P4C instructor and organiser of debating societies.
This resource is for Religious Studies teachers covering the religion of Hinduism at GCSE level.
It is based on the OCR/AQA specifications 2016/7 onwards, all content is linked to the specification as it is designed as an exam preparation and revision tool.
The download includes:
-11 A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (for the Beliefs and Teachings section)
-11 A3 Silent Debate worksheets (for the Practices section)
-A Presentation file with: full instructions for revision sessions, two different approaches to using the worksheets (one silent, one discussion based), three plenary slides/activities to choose from, instructions for an optional exam question practice at the end.
This resource is:
-An easy and effective way to structure revision sessions
-Based around formulating arguments for and against given statements and is therefore perfect for practising analysis and evaluation
-Easily customisable and reusable (just change the statements you wish for students to discuss)
This resource is for Religious Studies teachers covering the religion of Islam at GCSE level.
It is based on the OCR/AQA specifications 2016/7 onwards, all content is linked to the specification as it is designed as an exam preparation and revision tool.
The download includes:
-11 A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (for the Beliefs and Teachings section)
-11 A3 Silent Debate worksheets (for the Practices section)
-A Presentation file with: full instructions for revision sessions, two different approaches to using the worksheets (one silent, one discussion based), three plenary slides/activities to choose from, instructions for an optional exam question practice at the end.
This resource is:
-An easy and effective way to structure revision sessions
-Based around formulating arguments for and against given statements and is therefore perfect for practising analysis and evaluation
-Easily customisable and reusable (just change the statements you wish for students to discuss)
This resource is for Religious Studies teachers covering the religion of Judaism at GCSE level.
It is based on the OCR/AQA specifications 2016/7 onwards, all content is linked to the specification as it is designed as an exam preparation and revision tool.
The download includes:
-11 A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (for the Beliefs and Teachings section)
-11 A3 Silent Debate worksheets (for the Practices section)
-A Presentation file with: full instructions for revision sessions, two different approaches to using the worksheets (one silent, one discussion based), three plenary slides/activities to choose from, instructions for an optional exam question practice at the end.
This resource is:
-An easy and effective way to structure revision sessions
-Based around formulating arguments for and against given statements and is therefore perfect for practising analysis and evaluation
-Easily customisable and reusable (just change the statements you wish for students to discuss)
This resource is for Religious Studies teachers covering the religion of Buddhism at GCSE level.
It is based on the OCR/AQA specifications 2016/7 onwards, all content is linked to the specification as it is designed as an exam preparation and revision tool.
The download includes:
-11 A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (for the Beliefs and Teachings section)
-11 A3 Silent Debate worksheets (for the Practices section)
-A Presentation file with: full instructions for revision sessions, two different approaches to using the worksheets (one silent, one discussion based), three plenary slides/activities to choose from, instructions for an optional exam question practice at the end.
This resource is:
-An easy and effective way to structure revision sessions
-Based around formulating arguments for and against given statements and is therefore perfect for practising analysis and evaluation
-Easily customisable and reusable (just change the statements you wish for students to discuss)
This resource is for Religious Studies teachers covering the religion of Christianity at GCSE level.
It is based on the OCR/AQA specifications 2016/7 onwards, all content is linked to the specification as it is designed as an exam preparation and revision tool.
The download includes:
-11 A3 Silent Debate Worksheets (for the Beliefs and Teachings section)
-11 A3 Silent Debate worksheets (for the Practices section)
-A Presentation file with: full instructions for revision sessions, two different approaches to using the worksheets (one silent, one discussion based), three plenary slides/activities to choose from, instructions for an optional exam question practice at the end.
This resource is:
-An easy and effective way to structure revision sessions
-Based around formulating arguments for and against given statements and is therefore perfect for practising analysis and evaluation
-Easily customisable and reusable (just change the statements you wish for students to discuss)
This bundle comprises the ideal resources for teaching about Buddhism at Middle School level.
The course specification is based around the British OCR exam specification for Religious Studies (teaching Buddhism) at GCSE level (i.e. 8th, 9th and 10th grade in the US system).
It is the product of many weeks work: I have aimed to make these resources such that every lesson would receive a good or outstanding rating if inspected.
All lesson downloads include:
-A detailed lesson plan: explaining objectives, differentiation, cross-curricular aims, AfL tasks, and an activity timeline.
-A presentation file designed to the highest professional standard.
-Integrated and varied AfL
-A suggested homework task
The course features 15 worksheets, a ‘Buddhist board-game’ template, various ‘knowledge hunt’ activities and also features an IT Suite Lesson. It is designed to be a complete course for the first year of GCSE Religious Studies teaching.
Reviews for this bundle (from British teachers) can be read here: (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-buddhism-ocr-b-aqa-20-lessons-very-high-quality-complete-resources-lesson-plans-worksheets-presentations-11410236)
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This is a blank/template Personal Learning Checklist and Exam Preparation Worksheet for any subject. It is useful at GCSE/A-Level. It is designed as a double-sided A4 print-out.
The download includes a completed PLC to illustrate how it should be customised and used.
It is great for:
-Revision lessons
-AfL
-Fostering teacher-student dialogue
-Exam preparation
This is an ideal tool for your students to help them keep track of their learning, and help you monitor the classes strengths and weaknesses. It serves as a highly efficient form of self-assessment.
On the reverse of the sheet are other useful measures that allow teachers to gauge a student's confidence and reflective abilities.
The worksheet:
-Allows the student to see clearly what they need to know for the exam.
-Allows the student to communicate to their teacher how they can be best helped.
-Gets the student to analyse their progress in relation to their target grade.
-Encourages students to reflect in a structured manner on their necessary revision focusses.
-Gets students to establish both a revision and an exam technique focus.
This is the Personal Learning Checklist (PLC) for the religion of Hinduism for GCSE level students following the OCR Full-Course Specification: for the 'Beliefs, Teachings &; Practices' section of the course [section A].
In other words: it is a PLC covering the topics students need to know for the first year of study, for the religion of Hinduism
If you are teaching this religion for OCR R.S. - this is a great tool for your students to help them keep track of their learning, and help you monitor the classes strengths and weaknesses. It serves as a highly efficient form of self-assessment.
On the reverse of the sheet are other useful measures that allow teachers to gauge a student's confidence and reflective abilities.
The Personal Learning Checklists (PLC):
-Allows the student to see clearly what they need to know for the exam.
-Allows the student to communicate to their teacher how they can be best helped.
-Gets the student to analyse their progress in relation to their target grade.
-Encourages students to reflect in a structured manner on their necessary revision focusses.
-Gets students to establish both a revision and an exam technique focus.
This 20 lessons scheme of work lays out, lesson by lesson, the topics to be covered for the teaching of Hinduism at GCSE Level in the first year (as one of two religions).
It is based on the Full-Course OCR B Specification for Religious Studies released in 2016.
The SoW outlines everything that needs to be taught in the first section of the course [Beliefs and teachings & Practices] (where Buddhism is taught alongside another religion of your choosing).
In short, this scheme of work covers teachers who:
-Want to teach Buddhism as a comparative religion at GCSE level (using the OCR B Specification)
-Want a course-design for a secondary/high-school level unit on Buddhism.
Each lesson will, in time, have resources to accompany them in our shop:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86
We hope to offer every single lesson on this SoW, allowing any R.S. teacher on the OCR B specification to teach Hinduism throughout the first year of the 2-year GCSE course.
This 36 page booklet is designed for Religious Studies teachers/students who are covering Buddhism at GCSE level.
The booklet:
-Breaks the specification into 36 topics
-Postulates at least five hypothetical exam statements for 12/15 mark questions.
-Includes a wide array Buddhist quotes, sayings, and sources.
-Has been rigorously checked so that there are no 'Fake Buddha Quotes' [since there are many on the internet]
It should be considered an essential tool to prepare students for their exams and is especially suited to motivated, gifted and talented, and independent students who are determined to succeed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
If you're teaching Buddhism at GCSE level you can save yourself a LOT of time by downloading our 5-Star 20-lesson GCSE Buddhism course here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-buddhism-ocr-b-aqa-20-lessons-very-high-quality-complete-resources-lesson-plans-worksheets-presentations-11410236
This 36 page booklet is designed for Religious Studies teachers/students who are covering Buddhism at GCSE level (based meticulously on the OCR B specification).
The booklet:
-Breaks the specification into 36 topics
-Postulates at least five hypothetical exam statements for 15 mark questions.
-Includes a wide array Buddhist quotes, sayings, and sources.
-Has been rigorously checked so that there are no 'Fake Buddha Quotes' [since there are many on the internet]
It should be considered an essential tool to prepare students for their exams and is especially suited to motivated, gifted and talented, and independent students who are determined to succeed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
If you're teaching Buddhism at GCSE level you can save yourself a LOT of time by downloading our 5-Star 20-lesson GCSE Buddhism course here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-buddhism-ocr-b-aqa-20-lessons-very-high-quality-complete-resources-lesson-plans-worksheets-presentations-11410236
This 36 page booklet is designed for Religious Studies teachers/students who are covering Buddhism at GCSE level (AQA).
The booklet:
-Breaks the specification into 36 topics
-Postulates at least five hypothetical exam statements for 12 mark questions.
-Includes a wide array Buddhist quotes, sayings, and sources.
-Has been rigorously checked so that there are no 'Fake Buddha Quotes' [since there are many on the internet]
It should be considered an essential tool to prepare students for their exams and is especially suited to motivated, gifted and talented, and independent students who are determined to succeed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
If you're teaching Buddhism at GCSE level you can save yourself a LOT of time by downloading our 5-Star 20-lesson GCSE Buddhism course here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-buddhism-ocr-b-aqa-20-lessons-very-high-quality-complete-resources-lesson-plans-worksheets-presentations-11410236
The worksheet can either be set as a homework task or to structure an IT-Suite Lesson.
It asks students to create presentation with quiz questions and lists differentiated options for them to choose from. The reverse of the A4 sheet features peer-assessment tables for students to rate one another's work according to specified criteria.
The download also includes a PPT with instructions (needing minimal customisation) and AfL slides.
The lesson should, ideally, use 40 minutes for students to create the presentation in pairs and then 20 minutes to quiz and peer assess one another.
The worksheet is easily customisable to other topics.
The worksheet can either be set as a homework task or to structure an IT-Suite Lesson.
It asks students to create presentation with quiz questions and lists differentiated options for them to choose from. The reverse of the A4 sheet features peer-assessment tables for students to rate one another's work according to specified criteria.
The download also includes a PPT with instructions (needing minimal customisation) and AfL slides.
The lesson should, ideally, use 40 minutes for students to create the presentation in pairs and then 20 minutes to quiz and peer assess one another.
The worksheet is easily customisable to other topics.