Ancient Philosophical Influence planned for OCR Philosophy - H573. This resource consists of nine PowerPoint presentations with an accompanying workbook planned to be taught in twelve hours. One of the presentations is an introduction to the course and how to argue in Philosophy. Attached you will also find a key assessment quiz with answers.

This comprehensive resource pack includes everything you need to teach the Ancient Philosophical Influences topic with confidence and clarity. Designed specifically for the OCR A-Level Religious Studies specification, this pack contains a full sequence of high-quality, fully embedded lessons and supporting materials. What’s Included: Engaging, ready-to-teach lessons covering: An introduction to Plato and Aristotle An overview of Socrates and the pre-Socratics Plato’s Theory of the Forms and the Hierarchy of Forms Plato’s Cave and other key analogies Aristotle’s Four Causes and Prime Mover A comparative study of Plato’s Form of the Good and Aristotle’s Prime Mover Dedicated essay planning and evaluation support What You’ll Get Each lesson includes: Fully resourced PowerPoints with all key content for the OCR specification Retrieval and recap activities to strengthen understanding Worksheets and discussion tasks Evaluation and essay-planning templates to develop AO2 skills Exam-style practice and model responses Proven Impact These resources have been tried, tested, and refined to support outstanding student outcomes — contributing to ALPS scores of 1 and 2 in A-Level Religious Studies. Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking to save time or new to the course and seeking clear, structured guidance, this pack provides everything needed for success in the Philosophy of Religion unit.

This KS3 lesson explores the lasting impact of Ancient Greece on the modern world. Students evaluate which Greek achievements, such as democracy, philosophy, art, sport, and warfare, have been most influential, providing reasons for their choices. The lesson encourages critical thinking while introducing key examples of Greek contributions to modern society. Ideal as an introduction to Classics or Ancient History. All resources are included! Learning Outcomes: Explain key achievements of Ancient Greece in politics, sport, art, philosophy, and warfare. Evaluate which Greek achievements have had the greatest impact on the modern world. Identify examples of Ancient Greek innovations and cultural contributions. Thanks for looking at my resource! If you find it helpful, please leave a review. You can also check out my other lessons on Ancient Greece and Classics.

Lesson looking at Ancient Greek philosophy, includes differentiated resources.

Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Ancient Beliefs’ for KS3. Lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes What is philosophy? video task Q and A Video Activity Group research Presentations Quizzical question Plenary Differentiation (where necessary) Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Ancient Greece KS2 Complete Topic Pack | 7 Weeks | Lessons, Activities, Visuals & Assessments Bring Ancient Greece to life with this engaging and fully planned 7-week KS2 history unit, packed with colourful A4 visual resources, activity sheets, assessments and end-of-unit outcomes. Designed to develop historical knowledge, enquiry skills and cross-curricular learning, this topic explores the people, achievements and lasting legacy of one of the world’s most influential civilisations. Perfect for Years 3–6, this resource provides a complete sequence of lessons that guide pupils from locating Greece on a map through to understanding how Ancient Greek ideas still influence modern life. Included Topics Week 1: Introduction to Ancient Greece Where is Greece? When was Ancient Greece? What was Ancient Greece? Athens and Sparta Ancient Greece and Today Week 2: Life in Ancient Greece Homes and Daily Life Food, Clothing and Trade Children and Education Rich and Poor Citizens Men, Women and Slaves Week 3: Athens vs Sparta Democracy in Athens Military Life in Sparta Similarities and Differences Which City-State Offered the Better Life? Week 4: Greek Gods and Myths Greek Beliefs Mount Olympus Gods and Goddesses Myths, Heroes and Monsters Creating Original Greek Myths Week 5: The Olympics and Warfare Origins of the Olympic Games Ancient Greek Athletes Hoplite Soldiers and Warfare The Battle of Marathon Classroom Mini Olympics Week 6: Greek Achievements Philosophy and Famous Thinkers Mathematics and Science Theatre and Storytelling Architecture and the Parthenon Greek Achievement Exhibition Week 7: Lasting Legacy Democracy and Government The Olympics Then and Now Greek Influences in Everyday Life Architecture, Storytelling and Culture Presentation or Digital Project Resource Features ✔ Full 7-week topic structure ✔ A4 portrait teaching posters ✔ A4 portrait activity sheets ✔ End-of-week assessment pages ✔ Key vocabulary for every lesson ✔ Knowledge-rich teaching points ✔ Discussion and enquiry activities ✔ Writing opportunities throughout ✔ Creative projects and presentations ✔ Mini Olympics event resources ✔ Award certificates and recording sheets ✔ Exhibition and presentation outcomes Final Outcomes Pupils will create: Fact files Diary entries Persuasive writing Myth retelling books Sports reports Achievement exhibitions Presentations and digital projects Curriculum Links History Geography English Art and Design Design Technology Speaking and Listening PSHE Physical Education This comprehensive topic pack provides everything needed to deliver an engaging, knowledge-rich Ancient Greece unit while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and creativity. Perfect for classroom teaching, intervention groups, topic weeks or home learning.

These are Snipnotes. A resources which is designed to break down difficult philosophy into sizeable chunks. This specific Snipnote is on Ancient Greek Philosophy designed for the OCR course.

Used with mixed ability Year 8 and 9.

Used with mixed ability Year 8 and 9.

Used with mixed ability Year 8 and 9. Adapted resource - hence why it is cheaper than my other resources.

This comprehensive worksheet focusing on Ancient Greek Philosophy – Reading Comprehension is expertly crafted to elevate critical thinking and analytical skills. It delivers a wide array of stimulating exercises tailored to enhance word meaning, inference, summarizing, analysis and evaluation, content evaluation, structure comprehension, retrieval skills, prediction, explanation, exploration, comparison, and synthesis capabilities. Key Features: Word Meaning: Broaden your vocabulary through comprehensive exploration of word meanings. Inferences: Hone your ability to draw logical conclusions from provided information. Summaries: Cultivate the skill to distil intricate texts into concise, meaningful summaries. Analysis and Evaluation: Enhance your capacity to analyse and critically evaluate information. Content, Structure, and Quality: Assess the content, structure, and quality of diverse texts. Retrieval: Refine your aptitude to locate and extract specific information from texts. Predicting: Anticipate outcomes or future developments based on available information. Explaining and Exploring: Expand your knowledge by explaining and exploring various topics. Comparison and Synthesis: Merge information from multiple sources to deepen insights. Ideal Usage: Cover Lesson: Perfect for stepping in when the lead educator is absent. Homework Task: Assign as homework to reinforce learning beyond the classroom. Revision: An exceptional resource for reviewing and solidifying key skills and knowledge. Don’t overlook this invaluable resource that promises to accelerate your academic growth, fostering proficient critical thinking skills. Download the PDF and embark on a journey towards enhanced learning and mastery. Please note PDF is not editable.

Handout with Notes on Philosophy, Socrates, Plato and Aristotle

Presentations on the beginnings of Philosophy in Ancient Greece; The Sophists & Socrates.

This extensive revision PPT revises the whole of OCR A Level Philosophy, helpfully summarising each topic into one revision grid. After each unit, ten sample questions (based on the language of the spec) are there to focus revision and prepare for possible exam questions on the topic. Topics include: Ancient Philosophical Influences Soul, Mind and Body Arguments from Observation Arguments from Reason Religious experience Problem of Evil Nature of God Religious Language 20th Century Perspectives Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Complete unit of work for the teaching of Ancient Greek Influences, focusing on Plato and Aristotle. This was created for the A-Level Religious Studies OCR. The resource includes PowerPoint slides for a series of lessons covering the whole unit, plus a student booklet made alongside the PowerPoint to encourage student-led learning. The booklet includes a wide range of activities to test and demonstrate knowledge and understanding. The resource covers all key points on the spec, including Plato’s theory of the forms and analogy of the cave, Aristotle’s four causes and the Prime Mover, concluding in evaluation of both theories and comparison of the two. Also included in this resource package is an A3 revision sheet for comparison of the theories plus an A3 revision map breaking the unit down into clear sections; a knowledge test, with answers included; an example essay with clear structuring and example points to support students. If you find this resource helpful or have any further comments, please let me know. Happy teaching!

Formative Essays for Ancient Greek influences on religious philosophy. Each essay is broken down into either AO1 or AO2 for the OCR Philosophy of Religion - G571 - specification. Each breakdown makes clear what a student needs to do to achieve either A, C or E.

Overview, self and teacher assessment, self-reflection document. I designed it to help me to keep a tight reign on the programme of study (I have a tendency to spend too long on this topic!) and to encourage my students to take more of an active role in their progress and learning. I'm hoping it will also help to encourage an open learning environment by encouraging the sharing of misconceptions etc.

A workbook for OCR AS Religious Studies unit on Ancient Greek influences on Philosophy of Religion. Contains thought points for discussion, activities and review questions. Stretch and challenge activities are marked **