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Please browse a selection of religious studies, philosophy, history, geography and generic lessons and resources. All have been tested and used in my classroom. Most resources are complete lessons with writing frames & differentiated activities. I have been teaching since 2007 and have been Head of Humanities since 2011. I am a GCSE and A Level examiner which I utilise when planning for exam courses. Please review if you download anything as I will try to edit and improve using any feedback

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Please browse a selection of religious studies, philosophy, history, geography and generic lessons and resources. All have been tested and used in my classroom. Most resources are complete lessons with writing frames & differentiated activities. I have been teaching since 2007 and have been Head of Humanities since 2011. I am a GCSE and A Level examiner which I utilise when planning for exam courses. Please review if you download anything as I will try to edit and improve using any feedback
GCSE (Islam) Tawhid - lesson 7
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GCSE (Islam) Tawhid - lesson 7

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes: Starter task evaluating tawhid Key terms and definitions knowledge recall true or false activity video links to tawhid MCQ - with answers for self-assessment Information sheet Activity sheet Review highlighting activity to review tawhid and the sin of shirk All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Agape in Action
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GCSE: Agape in Action

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand Christian practices to promote human rights including equality: agape in action Lesson includes: Image Starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Linked video clips to teach different types of love Information sheet The Parable of the Good Samaritan and video link Key term Bingo Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level: Evaluating Plato's theory of the forms
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A Level: Evaluating Plato's theory of the forms

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s arguments Lesson Includes: Recall Quiz Starter Task 2 worksheets identifying strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s arguments - assessing how successful and credible each strength/weakness is Model Answer activity for exam question: ‘Episteme comes from reason, not doxa’ Discuss Highlight Heads review worksheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE: Treatment of Criminals
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GCSE: Treatment of Criminals

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification. Worksheets to be printed from SLIDE 13 Learning objective: to understand Christian beliefs towards the treatment of criminals. Lesson includes: Recall Quiz starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Differentiated Worksheets to investigate different Christian attitudes to the treatment of criminals Links to videos to explore real life case studies and Bible stories exam practice - 8 mark question. Includes scaffolding, possible content, success criteria, peer assessment, model answer, marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
A Level: Evaluating the Cosmological Argument from Leibniz
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A Level: Evaluating the Cosmological Argument from Leibniz

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand Leibniz’s principle of sufficient reason This is the 6th lesson taught in the cosmological argument unit of work Lesson Includes: Reading on the Principle of Sufficient Reason 1 worksheet to use with the linked video clip identifying strengths and weaknesses of the argument of contingency and Leibniz’ theory of sufficient reason Model Answer activity for exam question: Evaluate the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cosmological Argument for Proving God Exists (the answer achieves 32/40) Highlight Heads review worksheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
5. Challenge from evolution (teleological argument)
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5. Challenge from evolution (teleological argument)

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Designed for OCR A Level Philosophy Lesson Objective: to understand the challenge to the teleological argument from evolution Lesson Includes: Mousetrap Starter Task 2 information sheets on Darwin and Dawkins Link to SMHW homework quiz GCSE pod on evolution and concordism Review activity to judge whether ‘Science tells us how the world was made and religion tells us why’ using the extent o meter to help students formulate a judgment Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas
GCSE: What is evil?
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GCSE: What is evil?

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil Lesson includes: Differentiated starter task - exam practice Range of Christian & Ethical Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Worksheet & Information Pitstop Review Quiz Link to video explaining Humanist beliefs Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Muslim Ummah
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GCSE: Muslim Ummah

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the Muslim Ummah Lesson includes: starter task introducing the key term ‘Ummah’ Range of Muslim Perspectives and Introduction to key terms and why the Ummah is important Links to BBC video explaining the Ummah Worksheet & information sheet Guided Reading worksheet activity exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success criteria, peer assessment, model answer ), marking stickers to reduce teacher workload and closing the gap activities for the following lesson to support further progress Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE Religious Extremism
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GCSE Religious Extremism

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the meaning of the term “religious extremism” Lesson includes: starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and comprehension questions Link to realtube to explore the real meaning of Jihad to dispel misconceptions Information sheet Scaffolded mind map with questions in the white boxes to allow students to demonstrate learning Islamophobia discussion stimulus Review activity discussing free speech and extremism Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy
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Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy

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This is the first lesson I teach to Year 12’s to introduce Ancient Greek Philosophy. Students investigate using support material the work and context of: Socrates Plato Aristotle Lesson also includes all resources, worksheets and homework to investigate the work of Plato The lesson is designed for OCR, but would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel
GCSE Lesson 3: Types of families
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GCSE Lesson 3: Types of families

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the purpose and importance of family in Christianity All resources are at the end of the ppt to be printed
GCSE (Islam) Shahadah - lesson 1
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GCSE (Islam) Shahadah - lesson 1

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explore the importance of the Shahadah Lesson includes: starter image analysis homework link with worksheet and information video link Leaflet explaining the pillar key terms and definitions information sheet Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE (Islam) 8 mark examination question on prophethood - lesson 10
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GCSE (Islam) 8 mark examination question on prophethood - lesson 10

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes: Model answer and mark scheme Knowledge recall activity on prophets Adam, Ibrahim and Muhammad Key terms and definitions Analysis of previous students answers (paragraphs rather than full answers) 8 mark examination question: Explain the ways in which a belief in prophethood influences Muslims today Sentence starters Peer assessment activity review link to Kahoot Marking stickers to reduce teacher workload Feedback activity to feed forwards All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE Muslim community (Ummah) - Lesson 3
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GCSE Muslim community (Ummah) - Lesson 3

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the broad overview of Islam, including populations, history and sources of authority Lesson includes knowledge recall starter activity Information sheet Guided reading activity Video links 5 mark describe model answer: Describe the Muslim ummah (5 marks) Writing activity and peer assessment with feedback activity and marking stickers Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE (Islam) al-qadr / predestination - lesson 15
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GCSE (Islam) al-qadr / predestination - lesson 15

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To understand the nature of prophethood and why prophets are important Lesson includes: MCQ starter - with answers for self-assessment information sheet note taking activity predestination and human freedom GCSE pod Exit ticket review All resources are at the end of the ppt for printing Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: Social Justice
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GCSE: Social Justice

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: to understand Christian views on social justice Lesson includes: 2 mark exam question starter task Oscar Romero Video clip Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Christian Perspectives on Liberation Theology worksheet Guided Reading Pitstop quiz Differentiated review activities Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE: What is goodness
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GCSE: What is goodness

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Planned for 9-1 Eduqas WJEC specification Learning objective: To explain the concepts of good and evil. Lesson includes: Dual coding starter task Range of Christian Perspectives and Introduction to key terms Information Race Questions exam practice - 5 mark question. Includes success critiera, peer assessment, model answer Link to Kahoot as a review of learning from the previous lessons Would be suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Unit 7. Core Key Stage four (KS4) Religious Studies Unit: Sikhism
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Unit 7. Core Key Stage four (KS4) Religious Studies Unit: Sikhism

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This is designed to be taught to a full cohort of Year 10 students who have one lesson a week of core Religious studies, but are not taking the GCSE. Students have booklets, rather than exercise books. The unit includes the following lessons: Core beliefs within Sikhism Unity of God Origins of Sikhism Khalsa Equality Sewa Assessment Thank you to those who contributed and shared resources with me for this unit - if it is useful please leave a review and check out the other core units