Here is an A4 Knowledge Organiser for Theme A Relationships and family with AQA. It has definitions of each key word, dual coding, summaries of each subtopic and key Bible verses highlighted in red. Brilliant for revision and differentiation.

Keywords, Summary of main points of scheme of work, structured around the Three Refuges Some questions children can use to test their understanding

AQA GCSE RE Theme A Relationships and Families checkpoint 2 on Marriage This time we are focussing on 5-markers. Instructions and model answers. Gives revision material (student and teacher versions), the checkpoint plus a mark scheme)

Rather than waiting until the end to check learning - do it as you go along. Each checkpoint tests; Knowledge Exam Skills This check point their knowledge from lessons 1-3 focussing on sex as well as the skill of 4 mark contrasting/similar beliefs questions Depending on time, you can do a revision lesson first, or set a revision task homework. Please find revision material, check point booklet plus a mark scheme

Revision, checkpoint assessment and mark scheme focussing on 12 markers for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships & Families Lesson 12 Families

AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships & Families Lesson 9 Revision resources and a GCSE 5-marker focussed assessment with mark scheme

Starts by looking at the Buddhist symbol- the wheel and exploring what it means To look at the Five Precepts as a basis of morality, in the context of moral truths. How would the world be different if we followed these precepts? Considering the extra precepts for Monks and exploring what it is like to be a monk and the relationship between the monks and lay Buddhists to create the Sangha

A lesson to consider what the secret to happiness is. Looking at happiness from a sociological and philosophical lens. Comparing GDP to GNH - case study of Bhutan, the linking this to the teachings of the Buddha. Also provides an opportunity for children to spend time colouring a mandalas while listening to soothing music. You could destroy these after to emphasise non-attachment,

An exploration on who the Dalai Lama is and what he is like and why he received the nobel peace prize. Study of Tibetan Buddhism and the political situation between Tibet and China!

To look at all the ways that Buddhism has influenced modern culture - music, films, mindfulness, books, exercise. To consider which is the best contribution of Buddhism to the 21st century - bringing in the teachings from previous lessons

Looking at Ninians Smart’s 7 dimensions of religion and evaluating whether Buddhism has each dimension. Then comparing Buddhism as a worldview with their own worldview, and therefore questioning whether Buddhism is a worldview or a religion, or both!

The second lesson in Buddhism as a worldview, introducing the Buddha. Questioning the historicity of Buddha and looking at him through an historical, theological and philosophical lens. Considering the understanding of the Buddha within Hindu Dharma. Then there is a quick overview of his teachings. Culminates to an introduction of the three refuges and children to use a personal lens to consider their 3 refuges

This lesson explores four stories of the Buddha The blindmen and the elephant Two monks and the woman Monkey King and swan Middle Way sitar It also sets a homework to listen the The RE Podcast and the episode on the Middle way which links this concept to the teachings of the Buddha from last lesson in a really short and accessible way!

An introductory lesson to Buddhism as a world view looking through a sociological lens. How many Buddhists are there, where in the world are they? What different Buddhists schools are there, and why are some Buddhists monks. Culminates in the question ‘How do we know not all Buddhists are the same?’

First lesson on Theme A AQA Family and Relationships: Sexuality and Homosexuality. PowerPoint and resources EXAM SKILL FOCUS

All resource and a powerpoint for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships & Families Lesson 10 Nature & purpose of families in the 21st century with a GCSE exam focus

All resources and a powerpoint for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships & Families Lesson 11 Same sex families

Lesson 2 on Theme A Relationships and Family Sex Before Marriage with AQA Comes with powerpoint, all resources and an exam skill focus

Lesson 7. Same sex marriage, polygamy and cohabitation for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships and Family A complete powerpoint and resources with an exam focus May take more than one lesson.

Lesson 8 Religious teachings about divorce and remarriage for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships & Families Focus on 12-marker skills plus powerpoint and lesson resources