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A complete KS3 lesson exploring how different religions respond to disability. Students learn Christian and Islamic teachings on compassion, dignity and justice, compare historical and modern attitudes, and investigate how society supports (and sometimes fails) disabled people. Tasks build toward an evaluative extended response.
Lesson outline includes:
Do Now vocab‑recap task
Introduction to types of disability (physical, sensory, mental health, developmental)
Exploration of Christian beliefs: image of God, love your neighbour, charity
Islamic teachings: compassion, mercy, zakat, removing hardship, Sharia law
Historical misconceptions (sin, punishment, impurity)
Social inclusion vs exclusion tasks with practical examples
Scenario activities on improving accessibility
Quick quiz to secure key teachings and definitions
Blue Zone extended writing: “Religion helps people who have disabilities – How far do you agree?” with success criteria and challenge task
Model answer for reflection
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