Why do countries go to war? (RE peace and conflict)

Peace and Conflict AQA RE Bundle

**Peace & Conflict Mini‑Bundle** A compact, high‑quality set of three lessons ideal for Year 9 GCSE foundation or any KS4 Peace & Conflict unit. Each lesson includes real case studies, structured tasks, religious teachings and evaluative questions that prepare students for GCSE‑style AO2 writing. 1. Does War Create Peace? Covers key terms, global conflict examples, Christian & Muslim teachings, pacifism, Just War, peace activists, statistics, and reflective writing tasks. 2. Is Justice or Forgiveness More Important? Includes fairness scenarios, a judge activity, major case studies (Troy Davis, Nuremberg, My Lai etc.), Christian parables, Bible quotes and structured evaluation tasks. 3. Why Do Countries Go to War? Explores motives such as territory, resources, ideology and retaliation, with clear historical examples (WWI, WWII, Crusades, Iraq War) and a critical thinking focus on justification. Links to the AQA Causes of war. **Why this bundle?** ✔ Ready‑to‑teach ✔ Strong exam‑style discussion ✔ Suitable for mixed‑ability groups ✔ Perfect for introducing GCSE concepts