This topic, suitable for Year 8s and 9s, explores how each of the six major world religions express their belief through art. Lesson 1 - How is Christianity represented through art? + Unit Plan for students’ books Lesson 2 - How is Islam represented through art? Lesson 3 - How is dance incorporated into Hinduism? Lesson 4 - How did Jewish artists document the Holocaust? Lesson 5 - What is the martial art of Gatka? Lesson 6 - What is the symbolism used in a Tibetan Mandala? Please ensure you read the speaks notes at the bottom of the slides entitled for instructions/suggestions.

This topic was created for Year 9s but can be adapted for Year 8s. The topic explores the Problem of Evil and two theodicies: The story of Job & Soul Making. Lessons include model answers & notes for teachers. The topic includes an introductory lesson to a 12-mark style AQA exam question, and a short end-of-topic assessment. Lesson 1 - What is the Problem of Evil? + Unit Plan for students’ books Lesson 2 - What is the Biblical response to the Problem of Evil? (Story of Job) Lesson 3 - How does Soul Making answer the Problem of Evil? Lesson 4 - Why do we all experience suffering differently? Lesson 5 - How strong are the theodicies in response to the Problem of Evil? (Research lesson) Lesson 6 - How should I write a 12 mark answer in RE? (Assessment Prep) Lesson 7 - Problem of Evil Assessment & 12 Mark Question

Cut down on your admin by downloading this curriculum rationale for A-Level OCR Religious Studies. This download includes two sheets that lay out details for Years 12 and 13. Each sheet is divided into columns corresponding to half terms across the academic year and is organised by topic. The rationale includes the following information for each half term: Unit Title Number of Hours (Minimum) Module Rationale Skills Factual Content Conceptual Content Debatable Content Disciplinary Literacy Links to Prior Learning Links to Future Learning Links to Exam Board Specification Careers in the Curriculum (see preview picture for Year 12 half terms 1-3)

Homework Booklet: Contains approximately 10-15 key terms and definitions for each topic. Includes additional pages with tasks that correspond to three OCR evaluation booklets (recommended resources linked below). Google Quizzes: Four 20-question Google quizzes that corresponds to the booklet and covers all topics, each self-marking for quick feedback. (Please note, you DO NOT need to buy any textbooks for students to successfully complete the quiz, all of the answers are in the booklet). Please note - OCR A level textbooks that would be useful for teachers: Philosophy: OCR A Level Religious Studies: Philosophy of Religion (blue book) Ethics: OCR A Level Religious Studies: Ethics (orange book) DCT:OCR A Level Religious Studies: Developments in Christian Thought (green book)