KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Unit 1- Evil and Suffering Students will be able to: To identify the different between moral and natural evil To explore to explore the problem of evil and suffering To evaluate attitudes towards the existence of evil and suffering Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

A 1.5 hour, fully resourced lesson providing a comprehensive introduction to Christian denominations and beliefs about The Problem of Evil and Suffering. Written for 9-1 AQA GCSE RS Christian Beliefs and Teachings to complement the Oxford text book. All of my AQA GCSE lessons include (as appropriate): a fully editable powerpoint designed to last a double lesson three levels of challenge independent study/starter task embedded video links fully resourced activities/worksheets exam practice questions This resource has been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. You will find many more inexpensive and free resources at my shop: PinkWatermelonTeach

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Worksheets Based on Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies topics of Evil and Suffering for independent study

A complete lesson on The different types of evil, Moral and natural and Christian responses to suffering. this lesson includes: class statements, statement sorting, keywords, hyperlinked images and Christian responses, structured writing grid, word fill, ASL activities including an end of Unit summary of all keywords which can be used separately. This lesson also includes a structured worksheet which is ideal for weaker students.

A fully-resourced, detailed and differentiated 1 hour lesson which introduces students to religious and non-religious ideas to explain suffering. Students will examine the concepts of free will, original sin, karma, dualism and much more, comparing and contrasting reigious ideas and completing a GCSE style literacy task at the end. Best suited to upper KS3. The lesson is well-differentiated with three-level challenges for each task, contains a variety of activities, an hour long PowerPoint, a 2 page information pack, detailed worksheets, clips with differentiated questions, clear measurable LOs, new key-term introductions and other activities. It is fully editable, engaging and very easy to follow. 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 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 We also run the EC Publishing website and 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.

Evil and Suffering: Personal Suffering Explores the idea of personal suffering and relating own experiences to suffering in the world. Also looks into the different types of suffering - human/moral and natural and differentiating between the two. Starter retrieval from previous lessons Youtube clips and animations to help KS3 to understand the topic Extension activities for all abilities Scaffolding and Modeling Individual and Group activities Full powerpoint lesson

This is a fully resourced grab and go no prep lesson on suffering. Included in this resource is: Clear Aims & Objectives Interactive activities Discussion Points Interactive plenary Rate this resource and get another one of the same value for FREE-message us with your choice! We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: on Tes TeachElite’s Shop click the’Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachEliteRE and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

This is a fulll scheme / unit of work for KS3 Religious Studies on the topic of Evil and Suffering. It consists of six 1-hour lessons designed to be taught over a half term. It is an enquiry based approach to Religious Studies and is centred around the question, ‘can Godl love us in an evil world?’ The planning is detailed and contains all links needed. It clearly outlines how each lesson meets the ‘learning about’ and ‘learning from’ strands of religious education teaching. Unit Overview: Pupils will build on their prior knowledge of major world religions by exploring different religious approaches to evil and suffering. Pupils will explore one of the biggest questions in religion and philosophy: Why is there evil and suffering in the world? They will focus on how Christians understand and respond to this problem, using key stories and teachings from the Bible. Pupils will critically examine the problem of evil; if God is all-powerful and loving, why does he allow suffering? They will read the Genesis story of The Fall and decide whether human disobedience warrants their suffering. Pupils will also read the Old Testament story of Job, a man who suffers greatly despite being faithful to God and what his story teaches Christians about trust, patience and divine wisdom. Finally, pupils will explore how Christians make sense of suffering – through prayer, helping others and believing in a greater purpose to life. This will conclude with a case study of Desmond Tutu, examining how his faith allowed him to stand up against injustice in the world. The download includes: Full detailed planning for a six-lesson unit Clear and well presented PPT slides to accompany each lesson Unit title page with an overview of how the unit coverage meets National Curriculum guidance for the subject All resources needed to go along with the lessons

A one hour lesson focusing on the arguments against God based n suffering and evil. It encourages students to consider a variety of philosophical arguments for and against God and to tackle them from different perspectives using new terminology. This was used in for GCSE RS Thematic Studies AQA (9-1) - but is adaptable for other exam boards or KS3. It is fully editable and includes essay preparation, quote analysis tasks, a variety of activities, a 12 mark practice question, clips and questions and is fully differentiated. It is mostly about Christianity with a focus on Islam as the religion of comparison. This pack includes a Powerpoint, worksheets, clips, all well differentiated. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. All our resources are editable (so easy to adapt for your classes). You can find many more inexpensive and free PSHE, Citizenship and RE resources at my shop: EC_Resources Leave me a review and pick any other resource for free :)

In this engaging lesson, students gain a deeper understanding of the early part of the Buddha’s life. They also consider the idea of suffering, and contemplate how Siddhartha Gautama aimed to find an end to suffering. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Inferring - looking at a picture of the Buddha and reading between the lines to understand what it shows us; -Considering the concept of suffering by answering key questions; -Reading and discussing the key events of Siddhartha Gautama’s early life; -Writing two diary entries from the perspective of Siddhartha Gautama - before and after he witnesses suffering - using a helpful diary success criteria sheet; -Thinking about how they can apply the idea of the suffering to their own lives; -Considering a deeper thinking extension question; -Completing a plenary to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, alongside an eye-catching worksheet. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

Mark’s Gospel- suffering death and resurrection revision sheets 14 pages of revision notes Used for CCEA Mark’s Gospel Unit 5 Each story summarised with key points as well as possible questions

AQA GCSE Religious Studies – Suffering and Causing Suffering This reflective and engaging lesson supports the AQA GCSE Religious Studies specification and focuses on the complex topic of suffering, both natural and human-made. Students will explore the types and causes of suffering, religious attitudes towards it, and what faith teaches about the responsibility of those who cause others to suffer. Drawing on the beliefs and teachings of Christianity and Islam, this lesson encourages students to think critically about moral responsibility, forgiveness, and justice—key themes within the Crime and Punishment unit. Learning Outcomes: Identify different types of evil and suffering (e.g., moral evil and natural evil) Explain Christian and Islamic responses to suffering, including its purpose and meaning Analyse what religious believers should do if they cause suffering, using ethical and theological reasoning It includes a **** PowerPoint presentation**** that outlines the key content and learning objectives. A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know. Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation. Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge. A student worksheet is provided with a variety of tasks to reinforce learning. The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned. Ideal For: • Schools introducing/covering AQA GCSE Religious Studies • KS4 RE departments • New or non-specialist teachers Why Choose This Resource? Fully aligned with AQA GCSE RS (Paper 2: Thematic Studies) Clear links to Christianity and Islam throughout Encourages critical thinking and application of religious beliefs Easily adaptable for in-class, homework use or remote learning Clearly structured to support students in building high-level evaluative answers Suitable for mixed-ability classes, with scaffolding provided to support all learners.

Having found the quote from John Stott that suffering represents the greatest challenge to the Christian faith, this worksheet is designed to compare and contrast different responses to the existence of evil and suffering.

Why is suffering a problem for people who believe in God? How is suffering unjust?

Theme E: Religion, Crime and Punishment - Attitudes to suffering and causing suffering to others AQA GCSE Christianity and Buddhism Powerpoint full lesson Worksheet Individual and group activities Key words highlighted Clear lessons highlighting the different views of Christianity and Buddhism for this theme. Exam style questions Model answers and scaffolding throughout. For all abilities.

This resource helps students explore the biblical story of Job as a way of understanding Christian responses to suffering. Students will learn to retell Job’s story, highlighting his faithfulness through extreme personal loss and physical pain. The resource encourages learners to explain what Christians might learn from Job’s experiences, such as trusting in God during hardship, the value of patience, and the mystery of divine justice. Through discussion and reflection, students will also consider the challenging question: Can God still be just in a world with suffering?, allowing them to engage with both theological ideas and personal perspectives. This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning. It includes a** PowerPoint presentation** that outlines the key content and learning objectives. A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know. Throughout the lesson, questioning activities are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation. Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge. A student worksheet is provided with a variety of tasks to reinforce learning. The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned. Ideal For: • KS3 & KS4 RE departments • New or non-specialist teachers • Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners

Evil and Suffering

Full lesson (Year 9) LO: To record reasons for suffering from Christian believers LO: To support Christian beliefs about suffering with religious stories and text LO: To make an overall personal judgment about suffering

Match the types of suffering with the definitions - can be used as a hw - physical, emotional, deliberate, accidental suffering, etc

This is a lesson I ran with my Year 10 mixed ability class on whether suffering can be said to have a purpose. It wasn't perfect, but the starter worked really well. The lesson contains links to youtube clips and refers to the AQA textbook on Religious Philosophy and Ultimate Questions. The lesson is in Smart Notebook file. Unfortunately, I couldn&'t export it to powerpoint, so I&';ve exported it to a pdf file for the time being.