An introduction to the Ethics and philosophy Ancient Religions SOW. Has a greater focus on the role of the religions and the impact that they have in modern society now.

This fully resourced lesson is part of a KS3 Ethics Scheme of Work on Ancient Religions, focusing on Ancient Egypt and moral behaviour. It explores how religious beliefs influenced ethical decision-making and encourages students to evaluate whether fear is an effective way to control behaviour. The lesson is centred around the key enquiry question: “Is fear a good way to make people behave morally?” Students are introduced to key Ancient Egyptian beliefs, including: • Polytheism and the role of gods in daily life • The concept of Ma’at (truth, justice, and balance) • Beliefs about the afterlife and judgement • The Weighing of the Heart, where behaviour determines eternal consequences The lesson emphasises how these beliefs shaped moral behaviour and provides clear links to modern ethical thinking.