Complete set of presentations for the first unit, tried and tested with real classes. No textbook needed. Includes worksheets and end of unit assessment. Mini-whiteboards would be ideal and access to ICT is required for a couple of lessons - one laptop/computer between two students. Created inline with AQA's recommended scheme of work.
This is a large pack of resources for learning and revision of the “Families” section of AQA Sociology GCSE. The pack includes:
The Functionalist Perspective
The Marxist Perspective
The Feminist Perspective
Different Families
Rapoport & Rapoport
Conjugal Role Relationships
Changing Families
Changing Households
Wider Family Relationships
Marriage and Divorce
Theories of Divorce
Criticisms of Families
Is the Nuclear Family Still Important?
Knowledge Organisers
Practice Exam Questions
This is a large pack of resources for learning and revision of the “Education” section of AQA Sociology GCSE. The pack includes:
Functions of Education
Education & Capitalism
Feminist Perspective
Types of Schools
Independent vs State Education
Alternative Education
External Factors on Educational Achievement
Education Policies
Processes Within Schools
Social Class & Education
Social Class & Education - Explanations
Gender & Educational Achievement
Gender & Education - Explanations
Perspectives on School Processes
Ethnicity & Educational Achievement
Ethnicity & Education - Explanations
Practice exam questions
Knowledge organisers
great resource for revision or lessons - these are quick, concise but understandable notes
covers all research methods content - WITHOUT CONTEXT!!
topics:
Types of data that sociologists use
Practical issues
Ethical issues
Theoretical issues
Research process
Experiments
Questionnaires
Interviews
Observations
Official statistics
Documents and content analysis
downloaded as a microsoft ppt - with animations
AQA A-level/AS level
These revision powerpoints are made to help with last minute revision - they are summaried to a point where it is still easily understood/able to develop. Also comes with a checklist to aid your revision.
This is followed by the A-Level - AQA - Sociology specification
This is for the theory and methods section of the papers - which comes under Paper 1 AND Paper 3
BUT - this is WITHOUT the methods - for the methods I have made a separate sociology revision powerpoint lablelled as ‘research methods’
this powerpoint includes the following topics:
Sociology and science
Objectivity and values in sociology
Functionalism
Marxism
Feminist theories
Action theories
Globalisation, modernity and postmodernity
Sociology and social policy
Complete set of presentations for the second unit. All have been tried and tested with real classes. Mini-whiteboards would be ideal alongside student workbooks. Created to fit with with AQA’s recommended scheme of work.
Topic: Education
Specification link: the significance of educational policies, including policies of selection, marketisation and privatisation, and policies to achieve greater equality of opportunity or outcome, for an understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of and access to education; the impact of globalisation on educational policy
Focus: Privitisation and Globalisation
What’s included:
• 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint
• 1 × student work booklet (fillable during lessons)
• 1 × completed teacher version of the work booklet
• A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation
• Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts
• Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers
Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Paper 1: Education, this resource pack covers Privitisation and Globalisation. It’s ideal for teaching the section on the significance of educational policies, including policies of selection, marketisation and privatisation, and policies to achieve greater equality of opportunity or outcome, for an understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of and access to education; the impact of globalisation on educational policy. With a detailed PowerPoint, a student workbook, and plenty of built-in activities, this lesson is ready to deliver straight away.
The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. The lesson features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation.
The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, provided in two versions:
• a student copy for learners to complete during lessons
• a completed copy for teacher reference or additional student support
GCSE Sociology Exam Skills Booklet – Complete Skills Toolkit for AQA Papers 1 & 2
Equip your students with everything they need to succeed in AQA GCSE Sociology with this comprehensive Exam Skills Booklet. Designed to build confidence, sharpen exam technique, and secure higher grades, this resource breaks down every question type across both papers in a clear, student‑friendly format.
Perfect for classroom teaching, revision sessions or independent study, this booklet guides learners step-by-step through the exact skills examiners are looking for in AO1, AO2 and AO3. Packed with model answers, worked examples and practical strategies, it helps students understand how to answer questions, not just what to write.
What’s Inside
Clear explanations of all AQA command words
Structured guidance for 1–4 mark questions
Full breakdowns of research methods questions in context
Detailed support for writing 12-mark mini-essays
PEEL and PETAL paragraph structures to improve extended responses
Model answers written in top-band style with examiner-style commentary
Key study summaries for Families, Education, Crime & Deviance, and Social Stratification
Contextualised examples, diagrams and revision tips throughout
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Saves hours of planning with ready-made, exam-focused content
Ensures consistency of teaching across classes and departments
Helps weaker students build confidence through scaffolded support
Stretches high-attaining students with developed sociological examples
Provides a complete reference booklet that students can use all year
Ideal For
GCSE Sociology teachers delivering AQA
Revision lessons and intervention groups
Homework tasks and flipped learning
Mock exam preparation and exam technique workshops
Give your students the tools to master the AQA Sociology exams with a booklet that simplifies complex
This is a document containing accurate predictions for what might be the 2026 AQA A-level Sociology questions
It includes:
Every past paper question
Each of my predictions for paper 1
Each of my predictions for paper 2 (families and beliefs)
My predictions for each Crime and Deviance question
Each prediction was informed by an AQA examiner and in light of questions from recent years.
This comprehensive bundle is designed in line with the latest AQA A-Level Specification - 2025
It provides everything you need to teach the Media topic in an engaging and structured way, with each lesson PowerPoint having an accompanying booklet for you to print.
Included Lessons:
New Media
Ownership & Control of the Media
Globalisation
Selection & Presentation of the News
Media Representations
Relationship Between the Media, their Content, Presentation and Audiences
Lesson’s include:
‘Do Now’ knowledge checks
Contemporary examples
Active learning activities
Promts for class discussions
Each lesson is created with student cognitive load in mind. The PowerPoint slides are clear and use lots of images, with teacher elaboration points in the notes section.
For more details, please see individual lesson descriptions.
If you have any questions, need assistance with resources, or would like to provide feedback, please reach out at thrivesocialscience@gmail.com
The content that we look at in lessons has so many applications to the world around us, and so I have set up an instagram where I will be sharing both historical and current examples. I will be using this in lessons as either a ‘Do Now’ or plenary activity - with the aim of making student think critically about the world around them. I hope this will be a useful, free resource for teachers. Link below:
https://www.instagram.com/thrivesocialstudies
Please leave a review and I will send you a resource of the same price for free :)
Topic: Theory & Methods
Specification link: the nature of science and the extent to which Sociology can be regarded as scientific
Focus: Sociology and Science
What’s included:
• 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint
• 1 × student work booklet with an exam work section
• A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation
• Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts
• Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers
Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 2, this resource pack covers Sociology and Science including key concepts and how this links back to topics studied during A level sociology. Please note that due to the synoptic links, this lesson has been designed to be taught at the end of the course. It also contains some pre-reading activities and tasks which students are expected to complete prior to the lesson (although this is optional).
The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, which has a exam section included.
This bundle contains a complete series of workbooks made for GCSE Sociology students. It includes the four new workbooks made for each of the four main sections of the course (Family, Education, Crime & Deviance, and Social Stratification) and, as a bonus resource, my very popular Research Methods workbook.
Now includes a bonus metacognition & reflective learning workbook!!!
The workbooks were designed for the AQA specification and adapted for the WJEC/EDUQAS specification (two versions of each workbook are included in this resource pack).
Each of the four main workbooks contains the following:
Student Progress-Check Tasks
A Personal Learning Checklist
Activity 1 - Mind-Map Overview Task
Activity 2 - Reading Comprehension
Activity 3 - Key-Work Match & Listing Tasks
Activity 4 - Online Research Tasks
Activity 5 - Reading Comprehension
Activity 6 - Bare-bones Essay Planning Task
Activity 7 - Creative Tasks (Posters & Poetry)
Activity 8 - Investigate & Report (Newspaper Article Task)
Activity 9 - Reading Comprehension
Activity 10 - Essay-Planning Activity
Activity 11- Essay Assessment
Extension Tasks (Many!)
Each contains 25+ sides of activities and is designed to be printed as a double-sided workbook. The files are in editable Word (.doc) format in-case you wish to make any amendments (e.g. changing the exam questions).
The workbooks are not designed to be a comprehensive: they each include selected readings and cover some (not all) of the topics listed in the specification.
UPDATE: This bundle has now been enhanced with four additional workbooks: these ‘video-learning workbooks’ help students to learn from online video resources more effectively.
Copyright Adam Godwin (2020) - strictly not for redistribution.
Introduce students to A Level Sociology with this engaging and interactive Introduction / Taster Lesson.
Perfect as a first lesson, transition activity, induction session or introduction to the subject, this resource introduces students to key sociological concepts while developing discussion, analytical thinking and early exam skills.
Students explore how sociologists explain behaviour and begin to understand the expectations of studying Sociology at A Level.
Part 1: Introducing Sociology
Lesson objectives:
• Know the meaning of the key terms: culture, norms, values, socialisation, status and role
• Understand the importance of culture and socialisation in explaining human behaviour
Part 2: Developing Sociology Skills
Lesson objectives:
• Understand Sociology assessment objectives
• Develop confidence using the P.E.E.L structure in Sociology responses
What’s included:
• Easy to deliver PowerPoint presentation with helpful teaching tips in the notes
• Student friendly activities and discussion opportunities
• Worksheets formatted and ready to print
• Stretch and challenge activities included
• Focus on literacy and key sociological concepts
• Strong links to exam skills and assessment criteria
• High-level questioning and opportunities for written application
Resources are made for the AQA A Level Sociology specification, but may be tailored for use with other exam boards.
Textbook page numbers and references are made to AQA A Level Sociology Book One and AQA A Level Sociology Book Two.
Check out our other great Sociology resources in our TES shop.
For any inquiries or support using any of the resources please feel free to email:
Lovelysystemz@gmail.com
Topic: Theory & Methods
Specification link: debates about subjectivity, objectivity and value freedom
Focus: Sociology and Values
What’s included:
• 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint
• 1 × student work booklet with an exam work section
• A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation
• Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts
• Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers
Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 2, this resource pack covers Sociology and Values including key concepts and how this links back to topics studied during A level sociology. Please note that due to the synoptic links, this lesson has been designed to be taught at the end of the course. It also contains some pre-reading activities and tasks which students are expected to complete prior to the lesson (although this is optional).
The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, which has a exam section included.
A-Level AQA Sociology Examiner Advice & Exam Technique Guide – 7192
Help students approach their A-Level Sociology exams with greater confidence using this detailed AQA Sociology Examiner Advice Guide, designed specifically for students studying the AQA 7192 specification.
This resource brings together practical exam guidance, common mistakes to avoid and clear advice on how to improve the quality of exam responses across Papers 1, 2 and 3.
Rather than simply revising more content, students are shown how to use their knowledge more effectively in the exam and avoid the mistakes that can prevent otherwise strong answers from reaching the highest mark bands.
Inside the guide, students will find advice on:
Common mistakes made in AQA Sociology exams
How to approach different question types and mark tariffs
Using AO1, AO2 and AO3 effectively
Applying sociological material accurately to items and scenarios
Developing stronger analysis and evaluation
Structuring extended answers and essays
Using sociologists, theories and evidence effectively
Improving conclusions and overall judgement
Managing exam time across Papers 1, 2 and 3
Practical ways to pick up additional marks
The guide is ideal for use alongside revision, predicted papers, past-paper practice and classroom exam preparation.
It can be used by students independently or by teachers as an exam-technique resource for revision lessons, intervention sessions or homework.
Suitable for students at a range of abilities, but particularly valuable for those aiming to move their responses into the higher mark bands and achieve A/A* grades.
A useful addition to any A-Level AQA Sociology 7192 revision programme, helping students understand not only what to revise, but how to turn that knowledge into marks in the exam.
Topic: Crime & Deviance
Specification link: crime, deviance, social order and social control
Focus: Marxism & Crime
What’s included:
• 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint
• 1 × student work booklet (fillable during lessons)
• 1 × completed teacher version of the work booklet
• A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation
• Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts
• Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers
Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Paper 3: Crime and Deviance, this resource pack covers Marxism and Crime. It’s ideal for teaching the specification section on crime, deviance, social order and social control . With a detailed PowerPoint, a student workbook, and plenty of built-in activities, this lesson is ready to deliver straight away.
The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. The lesson features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation.
The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, provided in two versions:
• a student copy for learners to complete during lessons
• a completed copy for teacher reference or additional student support
This engaging, fully editable and easy-to-use resource is the perfect introduction to AQA GCSE Sociology.
It helps students explore
What Sociology is
Why it matters
How sociologists study society.
*The lesson introduces the three main perspectives: Functionalism, Marxism and Feminism, breaking down complex ideas into clear and student-friendly explanations.
Ideal for KS4 Sociology starters, introductions or revision lessons, this resource includes accessible content, discussion opportunities and clear summaries to help learners understand key theories and begin thinking like sociologists.
It also features formative assessment activities through whole-class discussions and hinge questions, along with worksheets for each perspective to support independent or group work.
A great way to kickstart your Sociology course and inspire curiosity about how society really works.
A lesson introducing students to sampling strategies in sociology
Includes: random, opportunity, systematic, volunteer, stratified, quota and snowball sampling, simulated through a ‘Skittles’ game
Part of a ‘Research Methods in Sociology’ scheme of work aimed at Year 12 students. Students work towards designing and carrying out their own piece of sociology research as a final project
Powerpoint and student workbook included
Separate ‘research project log’ available to download (see shop)
(Follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study)
Topic: Crime & Deviance
Specification link: crime, deviance, social order and social control
Focus: Realism & Crime
What’s included:
• 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint
• 1 × student work booklet (fillable during lessons)
• 1 × completed teacher version of the work booklet
• A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation
• Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts
• Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers
Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Paper 3: Crime and Deviance, this resource pack covers Realism and Crime. It also includes some additional information on Postmodernism and Crime. It’s ideal for teaching the specification section on crime, deviance, social order and social control . With a detailed PowerPoint, a student workbook, and plenty of built-in activities, this lesson is ready to deliver straight away.
The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. The lesson features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation.
The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, provided in two versions:
• a student copy for learners to complete during lessons
• a completed copy for teacher reference or additional student support
This is a pack of resources for learning and revision of the “Crime & Deviance” section of AQA Sociology GCSE. The pack includes:
Introduction to Crime and Deviance
Social Construction of Crime
Gender and Crime
Feminist Perpsectives on Crime
Social Order
Merton’s Perspective and Anomie
Media and Public Debate
Ethnicity and Crime
Becker’s Interactionist Perspective
Why do people commit crime?
Data on Crime - Victim Surveys & Self Report Studies
Data on Crime - Statistics
The Prison System
Crime & Deviance Vocabulary Sheet & Studies Organiser
Practice Exam Questions
A work booklet with a range of revision questions covering aspects of the topic of education including: hidden curriculum, setting and streaming, types of school, labelling and self fulfilling prophecies.
Suitable for AQA GCSE or any A Level.