Overview of the Pali Canon used in Edexcel A Level Philosophy, Ethics and Belief in the Buddhism unit. Combines notes in one powerpoint resource. Great for note taking. Opportunities for discussion and reflection on what has been covered. Allow students to explore the three sutas separately. Includes a card sort activity on the importance of the Pali Canon as a starter activity for a possible essay question.

Overview of Theravad Buddhism used in A level Buddhism lessons. Combination of all notes in one powerpoint resource to provide opportunit for note-taking and discussion. Includes paired activity exploring possible exam questions and question sheet using topics from the Edexcel A level specification

An evaluation of Kant’s moral theory for A Level students. Objectives: • to recognise the concepts of ATTRACTIVENESS and PRACTICALITY • to identify why people might choose to adopt an ethical theory Key question: What makes Kant’s deontological approach attractive? CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE DUTY GOOD WILL FREE WILL LYING

A web-based activity (webquest) that can be used for GCSE or A level students on the ethics of lying. The activity sets up a scenario in which the students have to take on the role of a researcher for a Sunday morning TV programme. The integrity and quality of the programme (and the research) is therefore important. Some links to websites are provided as a starting point.

A level resource which brings all notes into one powerpoint resource for students to make notes from. Provides the basis for a series of lessons. Focus on history, development, principles and practice. Opportunity for discussion. Includes worksheet exploring the sayings of Zen master, Dogen.

A starter activity for A level Philosophy & Ethics students as part of the Virtue Ethics topic to help them explore their understanding of the Golden Mean. I would usually give them the activity sheet without the options first to test their vocabulary.

This workbook was designed for my A level group who are studying Buddhism as part of following the Edexcel A level Religious Studies specification (Year 12). With no textbook to use, I wrote a series of questions for each topic that would cover the requirements of the specification and provide students with notes to revise from. It also encouraged independent learning. I would ask students to complete a number of questions prior to each lesson for discussion. There are blank sheets on which I would get my students to stick exam questions from the specimen papers.

Designed for Key Stage 3. A series of 7 powerpoint presentations that lead students through an understanding of the basic principles of Hinduism. Lesson 1 - Introduction to God in Hinduism Lesson 2 - Hindu Deities Lesson 3 - If Brahman had a Facebook page Lesson 4 - Exploring Hindu concepts Lesson 5 - Hindu view of Human Nature Lesson 6 & 7 - Understanding the Self in Hinduism

Tutor time activity. Can be used at any level. In the style of the Academy Awards, students ‘nominate’ the subjects they think they have done well in. This is a good way to get a tutor group to review their performance over the year, or halfway through the year. It can also be useful as a piece of student research into which subjects the students feel most positive about.

This workbook was designed for my A level group who are studying Buddhism as part of following the Edexcel A level Religious Studies specification (Year 12). The questions included cover Meditation and areas of the specification relevant to this unit. With no textbook to use, I wrote a series of questions for each topic that would cover the requirements of the specification and provide students with notes to revise from. It also encouraged independent learning. I would ask students to complete a number of questions prior to each lesson for discussion. There are blank sheets on which I would get my students to stick exam questions from the specimen papers.

This poster on Virtue Ethics was part of revision for the Ethics paper in A Level Religious Studies. It focuses on the content of the ethical theory, so it can be applied to any exam specification.

A description of a fictitious business called Everlasting Soul - a children’s clothing company. I have used this in Key Stage 3 RE lessons. Throughout the overview of the company are questionable practices that would contradict ethical theories and religious teachings. Students highlight the things that they think present a problem. It can also be used with GCSE Business Studies students as a starter on Business Ethics. Great paired activity. Generates good discussion and debate.

A summary of Kant and Deontology for the Ethics section of A Level Religious Studies. The poster focuses on the content of the ethical theories, so can be applied to any exam specification.

This is a revision poster on Natural Moral Law for the Ethics section of A Level Religious Studies. It focuses on the content of the ethical theory, so it can be applied to any exam specification.

This assembly challenges how students view what learning is, especially in preparing for examinations. It emphasises the importance of learning not just for the exam. Using the Eiffel Tower as an illustration of how the view from the top and bottom are very different.

“It will look good on your CV” is not a phrase I like. I say do it because it’s the right think to do and will make you a better person. This assembly was inspired by a personal tragedy but the pride I had that the person had lead a great life rather than have a great CV.

Two worksheets for AQA A level Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Theories of Religion

Originally put together as an assembly, it is also useful as part of an English curriculum on Shakespeare.

Introduction to AQA A level Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Theories of Religion

Introduction lesson on powerpoint with three worksheets for AQA A level Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Theories of Religion