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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.
INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS KS3
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INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS KS3

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INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS is an engaging and easy to follow lesson for delivering: KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES: WORLD RELIGIONS. (IDEAL FOR A FIRST YEAR 7 LESSON) STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Understand why we learn Religious Studies at School • Identify 5 philosophical attitudes towards the existence of God/s. • Identify the six main religions in the world and list key facts about them ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Do now (drawing on prior knowledge) • Read 5 PHILOSOPHICAL ATTITUDES TO THE EXISTENCE OF GOD/S and decide which best describes you • Turn and Talk • Self assess – reasons we learn RS • Fill table: key info of 6 major religions • Extra Challenges Examined_Life resources are suitable for Specialists and non-Specialists 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
CRIME: EVIL ACTIONS AND INTENTIONS
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CRIME: EVIL ACTIONS AND INTENTIONS

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CRIME: EVIL ACTIONS AND INTENTIONS. 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 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: List religious & humanist views on the causes of evil actions. Explain Christian views on why we should hate the sin and love the sinner Discuss: Are Good and Evil relative terms? 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.
DESIGN ARGUMENT
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DESIGN ARGUMENT

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DESIGN ARGUMENT. 50 MINUTE DIFFERENTIATED LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. PEDAGOGY FOCUS • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Differentiated end task with support resource for LA/SEN Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Explain the design argument and its strengths with reference to Paley and sacred writing. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
WORLD RELIGIONS
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WORLD RELIGIONS

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WORLD RELIGIONS. KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES INTRO LESSON. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. SINGLE LESSON **Pedagogy Focus: ** • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Build on Prior knowledge • Appropriate challenge • SMSC: tolerance and respect Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Understand why we learn Religious Studies in School Identify 5 philosophical attitudes towards the existence of God/s. Identify the six main religions in the world and list key facts about them I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES:  RELATIONSHIPS: FAMILY TYPES AND ROLES  (Humanism/Islam/Christianity)
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Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Resource free** (no printing required)** Easy to follow (non-specialist friendly, with notes) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: RELATIONSHIPS: FAMILY TYPES AND ROLES (Humanism/Islam/Christianity) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define different types of families and state which are legal in the UK • What is the nature of the family • What is the role of parents and children • Evaluate whether the nuclear family is the ideal family type Activities include: Recap starter, mastery through structured partnered discussion, videos to enrich learning and give writing hands a rest, model answer analysis, exam question with self/peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. *I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome. *
DALY GENDER AND THEOLOGY
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DALY GENDER AND THEOLOGY

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DALY. GENDER AND THEOLOGY. #FUN LESSONS. 3 LESSONS. FUN & ENGAGING, VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. LESSONS INCLUDED: The Unholy Trinity A New Spirituality Evaluation ABOUT THE LESSONS: • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Breadth: variety of scholars • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Information provided (not dependent on textbook or prior knowledge) I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
NATURE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
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NATURE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

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This bundle covers the entire topic in 3 x 100 minute lessons. Fully resourced with everything you need for you students to succeed. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. LESSONS are fun & engaging with a variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. They are not text book dependent; each lesson comes complete with a concise and accessible information sheet. Lessons are designed to offer clarity on a complex topic. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow
PERSECUTION & CHRISTIAN RESPONSES
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PERSECUTION & CHRISTIAN RESPONSES

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Christian Response to Persecution: Christian Practices. An engaging lesson with a variety of games, tasks and use of multimedia to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ focused. You’ll find it concise and easy to follow making it suitable for specialists and non-specialists alike. It covers GCSE content as well as advanced material to stretch and challenge. Assessment and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: ‘Christian Response to Persecution – Christian Practices’ Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain How and WHY Christians respond to persecution Activities/resources include: Recap do-now starter: Sort events of Jesus life in chronological order a variety of tasks e.g. World map activity, letter writing, discussion, video, discussion. To gain an in-depth understanding of: • Persecution in early Christianity • prevalence of persecution of Christians in the world today • Christian responses to Persecution • Bible teachings related to responses to persecution 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.
CRUCIFIXION
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CRUCIFIXION

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Person of Jesus: Crucifixion / CHRISTIAN BELIEFS/AQA/ A concise and easy to follow, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson. Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: Crucifixion: Person of Jesus / Christian Beliefs Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • To explain Christian beliefs about the earthly and spiritual reasons for Jesus crucifixion. Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: Sinful nature of human beings The nature of atonement and Jesus role in this The Four Gospel accounts: comparative analysis Spiritual and earthly reasons for his death Time line from arrest to death Non-Christian sources of the Crucifixion Exam skills: 5 mark answer with model answer full self-assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
JESUS RESURRECTION & ASCENSION
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JESUS RESURRECTION & ASCENSION

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Person of Jesus: Resurrection and Ascension / CHRISTIAN BELIEFS / AQA #FUN LESSONS. A concise and easy to follow, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson. Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: Resurrection and Ascension: Person of Jesus / Christian Beliefs Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain evidence for the resurrection • Explain ways the resurrection influences Christians today with reference to scripture Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: artwork analysis of resurrection Nicene Creed annotation Primary sources: the four gospels - comparative analysis Exam skills: 5 mark answer with model answer full self-assessment THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS IS A MADE UP STORY - Video and debate ranking evidence for and against Secular arguments e.g. Sigmund Freud wish fulfilment theory The influence of the resurrection on Christians today The ascension and its importance Philosophical problems with bodily and spiritual resurrection I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
HOMOSEXUALITY & RELIGION  2023
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HOMOSEXUALITY & RELIGION 2023

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HOMOSEXUALITY & RELIGION 2023. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. PLANNED QUESTIONING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. DIFFERENTIATED. CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS VIEWS: CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM AND HUMANISM PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check whole class understanding / address misconceptions (e.g. mini boards/cold call) I do, we do, you do Differentiated End Task Extra challenges 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: EVALUATE WHETHER SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IS WRONG. WITH REFERENCE TO SACRED WRITING & SHOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AND WITHIN RELIGIONS 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.
ROLE OF CHURCH LOCAL & WORLD WIDE COMMUNITY
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ROLE OF CHURCH LOCAL & WORLD WIDE COMMUNITY

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Role of Church Local/Worldwide - CHRISTIAN PRACTICES. (#Fun Lessons) . A fun and engaging lesson with a variety to games, tasks and use of multimedia to stimulate learning**. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. You’ll find it concise and easy to follow making it suitable for specialists and non-specialists alike. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in exam questions. Assessment and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: ‘Role of the Church – Local/Worldwide – Charity’ Christian Practices AQA Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • With reference to sources of wisdom: • Explain two ways the Church work for the local community • Explain two ways the Church work for the worldwide community • Evaluate whether charity begins at home Activities/resources include: Customisable recap do-now starter a variety of tasks e.g. Mastermind, create a TV Commercial, 5 mk questions and model answers to gain an in-depth understanding of: • The difference between Church and church • Parable of the sheep and goats / parable of the Good Samaritan • Street pastors / food banks - **You can edit the info sheet to give examples of churches in your area that provide foodbanks ** • Christian Aid / Oxfam I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE
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CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE

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CHRISTIANITY AFTERLIFE. 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: ** Explain Christian beliefs about how to get to heaven Contrast Christian and atheist beliefs about life after death I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN FUNERALS
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CHRISTIAN FUNERALS

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CHRISTIAN FUNERALS. 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: Explain Christian funeral rituals with reference to scripture I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN RESPONSES: PERSECUTION
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CHRISTIAN RESPONSES: PERSECUTION

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CHRISTIAN RESPONSES TO PERSECUTION. AQA. CHRISTIAN PRACTICES. Concise, comprehensive and challenging **exam-focused **lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. **Resource light & easy to follow ** SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: CHRISTIAN RESPONSES TO PERSECUTION Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): Explain How and WHY Christians respond to persecution and work for reconciliation Activities include: Recap, Paired Reading log activity, quote interpretation, exam questions with model answers / self/peer assessment with student friendly success criteria and videos to enrich learning and give writing hands a rest. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
Marriage, Same sex parenting & Contraception
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Marriage, Same sex parenting & Contraception

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Marriage, Same sex parenting & Contraception. AQA RELATIONSHIPS: Students will learn: Purpose of marriage, same sex marriage and parenting, families, contraception. Concise, comprehensive, challenging and exam-focused revision or lesson (no prior knowledge necessary) Double lesson (or easily divided into 2 x single lessons) **Resource light- easy to follow. ** Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme: Relationships (Christianity, Islam, Humanism) Content includes: Purpose of marriage, same sex marriage & parents, families, contraception Students will be able to: • Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about contraception • Evaluate whether same sex marriage is acceptable • Explain two similar religious beliefs about the purpose of marriage • Evaluate whether Marriage is outdated • Explain two similar beliefs about same sex parenting Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson, your feedback is most welcome.
AFTERLIFE
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CHRISTIAN, ISLAM & HUMANIST BELIEFS: AFTERLIFE. GCSE REVISION LESSON. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson. Resource light- easy to follow. FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: Islam/Christian/Humanist Beliefs Students will be able to: Explain Islam, Christian and Humanist beliefs about the afterlife Explain Christian beliefs about Judgement and salvation Explain how belief in the afterlife influences Muslims Evaluate whether it is reasonable to believe in life after death Evaluate whether a loving God would send anyone to hell Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with information sheet and model answers. Peer assessment.
ISLAM BELIEFS. REVISION
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ISLAM BELIEFS. REVISION

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ISLAM BELIEFS. REVISION. AQA RS. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes). Date on slide updates automatically. REVISION LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – REVISION Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Annotate quotes relating to the topic • Recap on subtopics: • Master and answer a 5 mark question Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELATIONSHIPS
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RELATIONSHIPS

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RELATIONSHIPS. AQA. (Christianity, Islam and Humanism). Includes all resources needed to deliver AQA Religious Studies: Relationships; designed to promote maximum success for ALL learners. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lessons. Date on slide updates automatically **Resource efficient & easy to follow ** SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: Relationships (RELIGIONS: ISLAM/CHRISTIANITY/HUMANISM) LESSONS INCLUDE: Marriage and Cohabitation Sex within and outside of marriage Divorce Family types and roles of parents and children. Polygamy, single parent, monogamy, nuclear, same sex parents. Contraception Same sex marriage: Catholics, Quakers, Islam, humanist Gender equality Activities include: Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.