Ethical Issues - The Moral DilemmaQuick View
MrMcGauran

Ethical Issues - The Moral Dilemma

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This resource helps students to consider the concept of moral dilemmas. There are tasks in which students are asked to consider how they would approach various dilemmas, Phillipa Foot’s ‘Trolley Dilemma’ is discussed in relation to absolutist vs situationist approaches and ideas around judging morality based on consequences or intentions are discussed. There is also a basic consideration of how religious groups may approach these ideas. Overall, the (fully editable) PowerPoint is 32 slides in length and likely to take 2-3 lessons to complete. It was originally created to cover two 1-hour lessons, but always seems to take longer if you let the debates run! A NOTE ABOUT MY POWERPOINTS: All slides have information for delivery provided in the ‘Notes’ section. Gold boxes contain information that can be read to the class; it’s also a good opportunity to select a student to read for literacy. Blue ‘TASK’ boxes are always tasks to be completed (these may link to an extra resource that has been provided, such as a worksheet). There will also be a ‘sound level icon’ suggested for these (there is also a slide at the end full of sound levels icons that you can use to edit). Some tasks also have key careers/employability skills indicated. Orange ‘CONSIDER’ boxes are questions that can be discussed as a class or in groups. Green ‘EXTENSION’ boxes are extra work/challenge for those who complete the main blue box tasks or are otherwise ready for something more difficult. Red boxes generally have some information hidden behind them and will reveal as you click through the PowerPoint.
Medical Ethics REQuick View
EC_Resources

Medical Ethics RE

13 Resources
A Medical Ethics Unit lasting 12 hours (one lesson is a double) that was created for Year 9 RE, but could easily be used for a capable Year 8 or none-GCSE KS4 group. Each lesson is very detailed, editable and differentiated three ways with colour-coded challenge tasks for every activity. The lessons are very easy to follow as all the instructions are on the PowerPoints and worksheets. Each of the individual lessons have had excellent reviews so far. The unit includes: What are the religious and ethical views on abortion? A lesson exploring the pro-choice and pro-life debate and introducing the concept of sanctity and quality of life. What are the religious and ethical views on euthanasia? A lesson examining the quality vs sanctity of life debate in detail while examining types of euthanasia and religious views on these. Stem Cell Research - an investigation into embryology and the controversial issues surrounding the science. The lesson investigates how scripture can be applied to these issues and why there is so much debate. Capital Punishment and The Death Penalty - a two hour lesson which focuses on capital punishment, its legal status around the world, the moral and religious arguments for and against and the history of the death penalty. Drugs and morality - a lesson exploring the moral and religious debate around drug use before examining religious quotes and practicing GCSE style exam questions. Genetic Engineering - an overview lesson on test tube and designer babies as well as religious objections to the technology, with a focus on Christianity and Islam. An detailed article with differentiated comprehension questions all about the ethics, morality and faux-science of the anti-vaxxer movement. Why do some religions have objections to particular medical technologies and procedures? IVF - what is this and what are the different religious views towards it? What do Islam and Christianity believe about medical death? Religion and science - are they forever destined to work against each other, or can they work together? Assessment, feedback and mark scheme Scheme of work Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Bank of England, The Children’s Commissioner, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. Check out our RE and PSHE Packages here: Complete KS3 RE Complete KS3 PSHE and RSE Complete KS4 PSHE and RSE One Year of KS5 PSHE and RSE One Year of Citizenship and British Values Complete Year 7 and 8 RE Complete Careers and Employability AQA Citizenship GCSE Mega Pack Check out the EC Publishing website for full, affordable PSHE, Citizenship and RE Packages for all year groups including the new 2024 Complete PSHE Package. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 8000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.
BRITISH VALUESQuick View
EC_Resources

BRITISH VALUES

20 Resources
Just updated with some new 2026 lessons! 24 hours of content (in 20 downloads) - 24 x fully resourced hour long lessons, an assembly, a quiz and 5 displays. All differentiated throughly to three levels, with 45 worksheets to go along with PowerPoints. Created to help any school meet all British Values requirements with ease. All lessons are fully resourced, highly-rated British Values and Citizenship lessons for KS3 / KS4. All are complete with accompanying worksheets, clips and activities that are well differentiated to three levels. It’s worth checking your downloads on this if you buy it because I keep adding to it and then you get the new downloads all free. **Just added - a version of the Identity lesson suitable for low ability / SEN or KS2. This was used with a Year 7 Nurture group. ** I use all of these myself as a Head of Citizenship and I really hope you find them excellent value. I’ve put literally months of time into this to make these lessons top quality for my own school team. There is enough material here to create numerous off time-table days for different year groups to cover all the British Values / SMSC / Citizenship KS4 and KS3 requirements.
Values - Thinking Deeply About Our Values [P4C - Philosophy & Ethics Lesson]Quick View
godwin86

Values - Thinking Deeply About Our Values [P4C - Philosophy & Ethics Lesson]

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This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ delves into the topic of values, encouraging students to think deeply about personal and moral values as well as the nature of value itself. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is perfect for Philosophy, Ethics, Social Studies, and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education) classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education objectives. As with all our resources, it is designed to be inclusive and universal, making it suitable for educators in any country. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive, multi-use session is especially valuable for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and Social Studies. It covers a wide range of compelling topics, including: The origins of personal values The difference between moral and non-moral values The role of culture and society in shaping values The question of whether values are absolute or relative The philosophical debate over what makes something “valuable”   The big question posed in this session is, “what are your core values?” Students will also explore other essential philosophical and ethical questions, such as: Are some values universal, or do they depend on culture? What are the most important values in our society? Can values ever conflict, and how should we resolve those conflicts? Should we value experiences more than things? Should we value the happiness of others more than our own?   Students will evaluate and discuss a variety of philosophical claims, such as: “Different cultures have different values: some are objectively better than others” “What we value most reveals who we are.” “In truth: nothing actually has value, it’s all just a subjective construct of the mind” “Society decides what is valuable.” “Moral values are more important than personal values.”   This session uses our signature teaching format, featuring an integrated menu with a variety of options for starters, mains, plenaries, assessments, and end-of-lesson reflections. With a wide selection of activities—debates, discussions, and philosophical explorations—the resource can be reused multiple times with the same group. It is ideal for P4C (Philosophy for Children) sessions and offers students an opportunity to engage in critical and reflective thinking. The file is provided as a non-editable PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system makes delivering this inspiring philosophy session effortless!
What is ethics?Quick View
Walters26

What is ethics?

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Introduction lesson to a unit of work focusing on what ethics is and some ethical theories. Students will learn what ethics is, be introduced to new vocabulary and have the chance to apply their ethics to a situation. Features - On screen task management board for SEN students. Differentiated questioning for HAT/MAT/LAT students by Gold, Silver, Bronze task. Worksheets included in powerpoint ready to print.
Ethical Issues (20 Lessons) - SMSC - Ethics Teaching Resources - P4C (Philosophy for Children) - [SMSC, PSHE, Citizenship, Moral, Morals, Ethics, Morality, Philosophical Debates]Quick View
godwin86

Ethical Issues (20 Lessons) - SMSC - Ethics Teaching Resources - P4C (Philosophy for Children) - [SMSC, PSHE, Citizenship, Moral, Morals, Ethics, Morality, Philosophical Debates]

20 Resources
This bundle contains 20 zero-prep philosophy & ethics lessons that explore a wide variety of ethical issues. The collection of ethics teaching resources is perfect for whole school SMSC education: it is designed for students aged 8-16 (KS2 &KS3). The sessions explore ethics in fundmanetal terms as well as a huge variety of applied moral issues (such as animal ethics, environmentalism, bullying, and ethical internet use, etc). This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. These new philosophy & ethics teaching resources this multi-use interactive format: each one can be used multiple times with the same group and feature an integrated interactive menu that allows teachers to select from many different learning and assessment activities! Our ‘Fun Philosophy Lessons’ cannot be edited: they are non-editable PowerPoint Shows that are ready to use! This new series of ‘Fun Philosophy Lessons’ was designed and edited by an experienced teacher of philosophy and ethics who has a master’s degree in philosophy. These lessons cannot be editted. Key-words: Ethics, morality, moral education, ethical debates, SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural development), values, decision-making, dilemmas, responsibility, integrity, fairness, justice, respect, virtue ethics, consequentialism, deontology, utilitarianism, autonomy, empathy, compassion, cultural relativism, human rights, bioethics, environmental ethics, animal rights, equality, freedom, ethical theories, critical thinking, citizenship, social justice, conflict resolution, philosophy, right vs. wrong, personal responsibility, global issues, ethical decision-making models, community values, tolerance, and controversial topics. General key-words: P4C, philosophy for children, philosophy lesson plans, philosophical questions, ethical debates, critical thinking skills, Socratic method, classroom philosophy, teaching philosophy to young learners, introducing philosophy, primary philosophy resources, secondary philosophy teaching, philosophy worksheets, philosophy activities, inquiry-based learning, discussion starters, big questions, moral philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, ethics education, philosophical dialogues, argument analysis, logic puzzles, philosophy curriculum, teaching Socrates, Plato in education, teaching Aristotle, creative thinking in philosophy, reasoning skills, reflective thinking, thought experiments, philosophy games, teaching the meaning of life, metaphysical inquiry, student-centred learning, engaging philosophy discussions, teaching critical reflection, and collaborative thinking tasks.
Meta-Ethics (OCR RS)Quick View
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Meta-Ethics (OCR RS)

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Detailed textbook-style notes on Meta-Ethics, including Naturalism, Intuitionism and Emotivism for A-Level Religious Studies / Philosophy and Ethics with evaluation. Including the philosophy of F.H Bradley, Philippa Foot, Alasdair MacIntyre, Hume, G.E Moore, H.A Prichard, W.D Ross, A.J Ayer, C.L Stevenson, J.L Mackie and R.M Hare. Extra reading notes included on Moral Nihilism, Universal Prescriptivism, Lockeanism, Hegel’s influences on Bradley.
Beliefs, Ethics and Values - Whole UnitQuick View
Javeria_Z

Beliefs, Ethics and Values - Whole Unit

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A whole unit (11 lessons) on Ethics, Beliefs and Values designed for Year 8, but easily adaptable to other year groups. Students have found this unit engaging and insightful as it covers Religious and Ethical issues surrounding life, genetic modification, abortion, euthanasia, environmental issues and animal rights. Each lesson has been carefully designed to allow students opportunities to check their understanding and each lesson includes a range of activities.
Ethics - AI Ethics: Lesson 3 ResourceQuick View
RSTeacherUK

Ethics - AI Ethics: Lesson 3 Resource

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Explore the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with our “AI Ethics: Lesson 3” resource. This lesson invites students to critically assess the real benefits and risks associated with AI, including issues like plagiarism, job loss, time-saving innovations, and life-saving technologies. Key Features: AI Benefits and Risks: Students will delve into the advantages and challenges of AI, examining how it can both enhance and disrupt our lives. Ethical Discussions: Engaging debates and discussions on plagiarism and job displacement versus the time-saving and life-saving potential of AI technology. Modern Case Studies: Analyse contemporary examples, such as the 2024 Glasgow case of false advertising using AI based on Willy Wonka, to understand the real-world implications of AI ethics. Multimedia Learning: A curated selection of readings and videos supports diverse learning styles and fosters a comprehensive understanding of AI ethics. Connection to Ethical Theories: Links to prior learning on Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, and Situation Ethics help students apply these frameworks to modern ethical dilemmas. Prepare your students to thoughtfully navigate the ethical landscape of AI, integrating their knowledge of ethical theories with contemporary issues, and enhancing their critical thinking and debate skills.
IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Science, Ethics and Values – Full Lesson 2026Quick View
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IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Science, Ethics and Values – Full Lesson 2026

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This fully scripted 60-minute IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK) lesson explores the relationship between science, ethics, and values, and asks how values shape what gets studied, how research is conducted, and how scientific knowledge is communicated. It is built around the question: If values inevitably shape science, does that make scientific knowledge less objective? The lesson begins with two contrasting quotes about science and objectivity. Students use these to consider whether science can be both objective and value-laden at the same time. This leads into a teacher-guided values map showing where values enter science, including funding priorities, research design, participant selection, reporting of results, and science communication. The first main task is Activity 1: Case Study Envelopes. Students work in groups on one of three case studies: eugenics, the Tuskegee syphilis study, or gain-of-function research. Each case asks students to analyse what happened, what values were at work, who was harmed, and what the case suggests about the relationship between scientific authority and ethical responsibility. The second main task is Activity 2: Follow the Money. Students examine the same study under three different funding scenarios and consider how funding can affect trust in scientific results. The lesson introduces practical issues such as selective publication, outcome switching, research design choices, and framing, helping students think more precisely about how bias can enter research. The lesson also includes Activity 3: The Trust Tribunal, a structured debate in which students take roles such as scientist, journalist, farmer, regulator, sceptic, and observer. This gives students a practical way to discuss evidence, funding, uncertainty, public trust, and the communication of controversial science. The resource includes a full teacher walkthrough, case study sheets, funding analysis task, trust tribunal role cards, TOK knowledge questions, and an exit ticket. It is useful for TOK lessons on the natural sciences, ethics, objectivity, trust, evidence, funding, and the role of values in knowledge production. It can also support TOK Exhibition planning and essay discussion.
GCSE Philosophy & Ethics RevisionQuick View
Sikaye86

GCSE Philosophy & Ethics Revision

2 Resources
Fully loads workbooklet and powerpoint slides for the GCSE Philosophy & Ethics Edexcel Spec A exam. Pupils work through their booklet as the teacher leads the slides and corrects any misconceptions.
Introduction to Normative Ethics LessonQuick View
MissRowesResources

Introduction to Normative Ethics Lesson

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This is lesson introducing students to the ‘Normative Ethics’ topic of the AQA curriculum. This is a Religious Education / **Philosophy and Ethics **resource. It has been created for KS5. Purchase of this pack includes: 1 x PowerPoint 1 x worksheet (worksheet answers) This lesson includes a summary of deontological ethics, teleological ethics and character-based ethics. As this is part of the AQA curriculum, it links these terms to Natural Moral Law, Situation Ethics and Virtue Ethics. It therefore introduces students to the content of the AS level. There are various discussion points throughout the PowerPoint. Students then summarise learning using the worksheet and a plenary quiz.
Revision! Ethics - Knowledge Organisers (A-Level Religious Studies OCR)Quick View
SBReligiousStudies

Revision! Ethics - Knowledge Organisers (A-Level Religious Studies OCR)

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A set of knowledge organisers for A-Level Religious Studies. They have been designed for the OCR specification but are likely appropriate for other exam boards too. The knowledge organisers cover the whole OCR ethics specification: Natural Law Kantian Ethics Situation Ethics Utilitarianism Business Ethics Euthanasia Sexual Ethics Conscience Meta-Ethics They cover the AO1 content needed, such as the difference between act and rule utilitarianism; the formulas of the Categorical Imperative; the primary precepts; the six propositions; how to apply the theories to homosexuality; theological vs. psychological views on the conscience, and much more! They each cover every part on the content section of the specification in a good level of detail. A great revision tool for students about to approach exams or to consolidate knowledge of a unit. These would make brilliant posters and also work very well on a phone screen to share with students! If you like these, please leave a review and happy teaching!
Judaism Task Mat Bundle: Ethics and ValuesQuick View
CreativeRE

Judaism Task Mat Bundle: Ethics and Values

7 Resources
Creative and visually engaging learning mats / revision sheet for Judaism: Ethics and Values. Can be used for revision, cover work, homework or class work - incredibly versatile resource! Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF (for compatibility) Topics are: Jewish Morality Stewardship Family Life Holocaust War and Peace Life and Death Wealth and Poverty Each Mat includes: Knowledge on the topic Knowledge Check Choice of Tasks Challenge question (Analysis question for extended writing) with exam technique Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. 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!
AQA A Level Religious Studies - Virtue EthicsQuick View
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AQA A Level Religious Studies - Virtue Ethics

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A complete unit on AQA A Level Religious Studies - Virtue Ethics containing: 6 Lessons including an assessment and an assessment model answer, Booklet for student work to correspond to Powerpoint presentations and Bank of 6Q Recall and answers for student revision: Lesson 1&2: Introduction to Virtue Ethics Lesson 3: Applying Virtue Ethics to Theft & Lying Lesson 4: Evaluating Virtue Ethics Lesson 5: Virtue Ethics Knowledge Audit and Overview Lesson 6: Virtue Ethics Assessment Additional resources Student Booklet Assessment Model Answer (AO1 & AO2) Completed knowledge organiser for revision Bank of 6Q Recall and answers for student revision
Ethics of artificial intelligence.Quick View
Walters26

Ethics of artificial intelligence.

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Third lesson of four focusing on introducing pupils to artificial intelligence and the ethics around it. This lessons introduces students to the ethical debate that AI throws up focusing on how AI has changed jobs in this country and how driverless cars are programmed and where computers get their ethics from.
Sexual Ethics and ethical theoriesQuick View
maz1

Sexual Ethics and ethical theories

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This PowerPoint has notes to help students revise sexual ethics and the main theories that surround the issue. Links are made to Kant, Augustine and Aquinas so that students have an overview of key thinkers. Students should be encouraged to take notes as PowerPoint is delivered to aid revision.
EthicsQuick View
Hodder_Education

Ethics

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Sample lesson resources from Hodder Education's RME for Scotland Level 3 Teaching and Learning Resources.
Article on the cultural & ethical value of meat in different places and its effects on health. Quick View
WellcomeTrust

Article on the cultural & ethical value of meat in different places and its effects on health.

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The value of fat in meat varies across cultures and, like all commodities, fat can be traded to markets where there is a demand for it. However, there is some debate about trading fat as a commodity and whether we should allow cheaper fatty meats to be sold for human consumption. This article looks at the trade of 'belly flaps' from Australia and New Zealand to Pacific island nations such as Fiji. This is part of 'Big Picture: Fat' (www.bigpictureeducation.com/fat), which was published by the Wellcome Trust in December 2015.
Ethics- Situation Ethics TestQuick View
ladybirdgreen152

Ethics- Situation Ethics Test

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Hi all, This is the end of topic test for this unit! This is a great way for the students to see where their gaps lie in their revision. This could also be a great scheme of work for teachers to know what areas they need to include in their teaching. Leave a review, if you find this useful! Best wishes, Liz