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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.

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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
SOUL CHRISTIANITY
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SOUL CHRISTIANITY

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SOUL CHRISTIANITY. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. Information sheet Customisable recap starter Emphasis on Exam Skills Sources of Wisdom Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Use sophisticated vocabulary to define the term ‘soul’ Explain Christian beliefs about the soul To evaluate whether there is any such thing as a soul I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
Resurrection of  Jesus
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Resurrection of Jesus . Christian Beliefs is a useful and easy to follow lesson for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Christian Beliefs / The Resurrection Students will be able to: • Explain evidence of the resurrection • Explain humanist arguments • Explain the importance of the resurrection to believers and how it influences Christians today. Activities include: Video / information sheet / write a speech / answer a 5 mark question / debate I hope you enjoy delivering this lesson. Your feedback is welcome. Find more Religious Studies resources and bundles for ALL KEY STAGES at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
Sin and Salvation
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Sin and Salvation (Christian Beliefs) is a** resource-light,** useful and easy to follow lesson for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Christian Beliefs / Different Christian beliefs about the afterlife Students will be able to: • Explain the meaning of Grace, Sola Fide (faith alone), Good deeds and Gods laws • Explain different Christian beliefs about the means of salvation with reference to scripture • Evaluate which (if any) is a sufficient means of salvation Activities include: Starter stimulus: the story behind Amazing grace (video) / carousel posters (A3) / 5 mark question on contrasting Christian beliefs salvation. silent writing activity with timer Differentiation: **Differentiation by task **
CRIME: CAUSES, PREVENTION AND RELIGION
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CRIME: CAUSES, PREVENTION AND RELIGION. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Extra challenges throughout Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) Explain causes of Crime Explain Religious beliefs about the causes of crime Think about how crime can be prevented by looking at the causes Explain how religions work to prevent crime TEACH AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON OR PART OF THEME E CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
SIX ARTICLES OF FAITH (SUNNI) & FIVE ROOTS (SHIA)
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SIX ARTICLES OF FAITH (SUNNI) & FIVE ROOTS (SHIA)

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Six articles of faith and five roots lesson enables learners to: recall and explain and compare the key beliefs of Sunni and Shia Islam. #engage, check understanding, correct misconceptions, differentiate, reduce cognitive overload. TWO SINGLE LESSONS. CHUNKED WITH FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. AS THIS IS A CONTENT HEAVY SUBTOPIC WITH ARABIC TERMS AS WELL AS BELIEFS OF BOTH DENOMINATIONS TO REMEMBER I HAVE CHUNKED CONTENT AND INCLUDED FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS FEEDBACK. ACRONYMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO AID RECALL. LESSON INCLUDES INFORMATION SHEETS. Lesson one focuses on similarities eg tawhid and prophethood with some differences eg imamate in shia islam and sunni beliefs in angels and holy books. This will prepare them well for lesson 2 which begins with recall of these key beliefs and then proceeds to deliver the remaining key beliefs of shia and sunni. This has proven very effective with my students in terms of recalling the six articles and five roots and explaining these with reference to scripture. TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA ISLAM BELIEFS OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: Students should have some knowledge of Tawhid, imamate and knowledge of the Shia/Sunni divide following death of Prophet Muhammed. **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills – development • Recap (activate prior knowledge) • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
SUNNI AND SHIA ISLAM KEY BELIEFS
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SUNNI AND SHIA ISLAM KEY BELIEFS

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Sunni and Shia Islam key beliefs. Six articles of faith and five roots. This lesson enables learners to: recall and explain both the six articles and five roots. #engage, check understanding, correct misconceptions, differentiate, reduce cognitive overload. TWO SINGLE LESSONS. CHUNKED WITH FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. AS THIS IS A CONTENT HEAVY SUBTOPIC WITH ARABIC TERMS AS WELL AS BELIEFS OF BOTH DENOMINATIONS TO REMEMBER I HAVE CHUNKED CONTENT AND INCLUDED FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS FEEDBACK. ACRONYMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO AID RECALL. LESSON INCLUDES INFORMATION SHEETS. Lesson one focuses on the similarities eg tawhid and prophethood with some differences eg imamate in shia islam and sunni beliefs in angels and holy books. This will prepare them well for lesson to which begins with recall of these key beliefs and then proceeds to deliver the remaining key beliefs of shia and sunni. This has proven very effective with my students in terms of recalling the six articles and five roots and explaining these with reference to scripture. TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA ISLAM BELIEFS OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: Students should have some knowledge of Tawhid, imamate and knowledge of the Shia/Sunni divide following death of Prophet Muhammed. **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills – development • Recap (activate prior knowledge) • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
AQA THEME C TEST AND ANSWERS
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AQA THEME C TEST AND ANSWERS

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This resource includes * 2 page Test paper with a range of AQA style questions including Q: 1,2,3,4 and 5 Highly detailed answer sheet: lists answers to ALL questions and shows how to develop points, refer to scripture, and give judgement (Q5) Ideal for quality whole class feedback, self/peer assessment or teacher marking.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
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FREEDOM OF RELIGION

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FREEDOM OF RELIGION. 50 MINUTES. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. PLANNED QUESTIONING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. DIFFERENTIATED. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check whole class understanding / address misconceptions (e.g. mini boards/cold call) I do, we do, you do Differentiated Tasks Extra challenges Scaffolding Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Explain freedom of religion (article 18) • Everyone should have freedom of religion. Evaluate. Show differences within and between: Christianity, Islam, and humanism. Refer to sacred writing TEACH AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON OR PART OF THEME F: RELIGION, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
RELIGION AND LIFE REVISION
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RELIGION AND LIFE REVISION

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RELIGION & LIFE AQA . REVISION LESSON #FUN LESSONS. STUDENTS SHOULD BE LEARNING WITHOUT REALISING IT! PACKED WITH GAMES TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS. FULLY RESOURCED. CONCISE. EASY TO FOLLOW. MINIMAL PRINTING. THIS RESOURCE IS INCLUDED IN MY RELIGION & LIFE #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE (SEE MY SHOP) Suitable for non-specialists TASKS INCLUDE: Knowledge audit (to show progress) The Try Again Game Articulate Quote match Pairs present multiple views on different 12-mark statements Pub quiz (without the beer!) PLUS Homework revision activity resource to hand out I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
OMNISCIENCE AND TIME
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OMNISCIENCE AND TIME

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DIVINE OMNISCIENCE AND GOD’S RELATIONSHIP WITH TIME. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION; ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. This lesson is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic Information sheet provided (no need for text books) Assessment and extra challenges throughout. Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO KEY SCHOLARS AND SOURCES OF AUTHORITY): Evaluate: Divine eternity does not limit human free will. 40 mks I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE.  REVISION
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KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE. REVISION

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KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE. REVISION. (DEVELOPMENTS IN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT). OCR A LEVEL. ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. This lesson summarises the whole topic in 100 minutes and is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic. • Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically RESOURCES INCLUDED: Info sheet - Types of revelation Model answer: To what extent can God be known through the natural world? Slides that cover the whole topic in 100 minutes STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): EVALUATE THE EXTENT GOD CAN BE KNOWN THROUGH NATURAL REVELATION. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
OMNIBENEVOLENCE AND JUSTICE
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OMNIBENEVOLENCE AND JUSTICE

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DIVINE OMNIBENEVOLENCE AND JUSTICE. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION: ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • This lesson is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Critically assess the philosophical problems of attributing omnibenevolence to God. 40 marks I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY
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EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY

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EVALUATING BONHOEFFER’S THEOLOGY. CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION. OCR DCT. #FUN LESSONS. 100 MINUTES. FUN AND ENGAGING MULTI-MEDIA LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 AND A02 • Synoptic links • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Information provided (not dependent on a textbook) STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Evaluate each part of Bonhoeffer’s theology and collectively produce a set of mark schemes for all past exam questions which can be shared for revision purposes. This is the 3rd and final lesson on Christian Moral Action. All 3 lessons are available to purchase as a bundle in my shop. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SEXUAL ETHICS UTILITARIANISM
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SEXUAL ETHICS UTILITARIANISM

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SEXUAL ETHICS: UTILITARIANISM. OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS, MEDIA, AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Scholar quotes • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Recall principles of 3 different branches of Utilitarianism • Apply Utilitarianism to sexual relationships • Evaluate whether Utilitarianism is useful in application to sexual ethics I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ATTRIBUTES OF GOD:  OMNIPOTENCE
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ATTRIBUTES OF GOD: OMNIPOTENCE

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ATTRIBUTES OF GOD OMNIPOTENCE: THE IDEA OF DIVINE POWER. OCR A2 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGING, MASTERY AND EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED. • Emphasis on exam skills: Modelling, Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Evaluate whether it is too problematic to attribute omnipotence to God I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE DCT
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KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE DCT

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EXEMPLARY ANSWER. OCR A LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES: KNOWLEDGE OF GOD (DCT) A GRADE MODEL ANSWER: TO WHAT EXTENT CAN GOD BE KNOWN THROUGH THE NATURAL WORLD? DISCUSS. 40 MKS This answer meets success criteria: Breadth and Depth drawing (scholars) Numerous synoptic links Sources of authority (Bible) Evaluation throughout Thesis and Conclusion **This essay is aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic. ** **TASK IDEAS ** Students could highlight the above criteria in the answer. Discuss how it meets the success criteria and if it could be improved. They could then copy the highlighted criteria to form an essay plan; take away the model answer and they form their own answer based on the plan.
SEXUAL ETHICS  NATURAL LAW
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SEXUAL ETHICS NATURAL LAW

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SEXUAL ETHICS: NATURAL LAW. OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING LESSON WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Emphasis on Exam Skills • Assessment (planned no hands up questioning) and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Recall main teachings of Natural Law Apply teachings of Natural Law to sexual relationships Evaluate whether natural law is useful in making moral decisions about sexual ethics I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SEXUAL ETHICS KANT
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SEXUAL ETHICS KANT

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SEXUAL ETHICS KANT. OCR A2 SEXUAL ETHICS. 100 MINUTE LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic (support resources included) • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Scholar quotes • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Explain the principles of Kantian Ethics • Apply Kantian Ethics to sexual relationships • Evaluate whether Kantian Ethics is a useful theory to apply to sexual relationships. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
DESCARTES SUBSTANCE DUALISM
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DESCARTES SUBSTANCE DUALISM

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SUBSTANCE DUALISM. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. OCR A LEVEL. MODEL ANSWER: CRITICALLY DISCUSS DESCARTES SUBSTANCE DUALISM Exemplar Essay: Thesis, body and conclusion Demonstrates OCR success criteria for a top-level answer. INCLUDES REFERENCE TO SCHOLARS: Descartes, Plato, Geach, Dawkins, emergent property dualism, Ryle, Identity theory, Leibniz SOURCES OF WISDOM: Bible Quran
ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT
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ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT

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ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION OCR A LEVEL. MODEL ANSWER: TO WHAT EXTENT DOES KANT SUCCESSFULLY CRITICISE THE ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT? Exemplar Essay: Thesis, body and conclusion Demonstrates OCR success criteria for a top-level answer. INCLUDES REFERENCE TO SCHOLARS: Descartes, Anselm, Gaunilo, Kant SOURCES OF WISDOM: Bible