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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.
RELIGION AND LIFE
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RELIGION AND LIFE

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RELIGION & LIFE AQA #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE: 10 LESSONS INC. REVISION. PLUS: Test & mark scheme, scheme of work, glossary, quote bank. Everything you need for you students to succeed. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. LESSONS: Fun & engaging, Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. SCHEME OF LEARNING: minute details of Learning objective/Task details/Differentiation/Assessment (proof of learning) and Homework (research/recap rotation) VIEWPOINTS: Main religion Christianity + Islam / Non-religious views: humanism, classical and preference utilitarianism LESSONS INCLUDED: Origins of world and life Value of world and life Value and abuse of animals Value, Sanctity and Quality of life Abortion and the Law Abortion: religious and non-religious views Euthanasia and the Law Euthanasia: religious and non-religious views Life after death Revision lesson End of Topic assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS THEME C:  Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality
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AQA RS THEME C: Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS THEME C: Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality Religion (Christianity and Buddhism) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define enlightenment • Explain an example of enlightenment (Buddhism) • Explain two contrasting beliefs about how ultimate reality can be known? Refer to Christianity and Buddhism. 5 marks Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘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.
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.
Islam Practices Revision
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Islam Practices Revision of the following topics: Risalah, Festivals, Ramadan and Sources of Authority Concise, compressive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson Suitable for a double lesson. Resource light- easy to follow. Suitable for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Islam Beliefs and Practices Students will be able to: • Explain the meaning of all festivals and how they are celebrated • Evaluate the importance and role of the prophets in Islam • Explain the meaning of Ramadan and how it is practiced • Evaluate which has the most authority, Hadith or the Quran Activities include: Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Peer assessment.
ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS
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ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS is an engaging and easy to follow lesson for delivering: KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES: WORLD RELIGIONS STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Critically Compare the Abrahamic Religions ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Do now and self-assessment. • Read info, turn and Talk: compare Islam, Judaism, Christianity • Create a Venn diagram showing similarities and differences of these three world religions. • Answer 4mk question - peer assessment • Key term bingo • 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: /teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
CHRISTIANITY QUIZ  AQA
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CHRISTIANITY QUIZ AQA

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CHRISTIANITY. AQA. QUIZ is ideal for last day of term. Includes a 35 minute quiz (presentation) with time left to peer assess. Variety of questions to test knowledge of key Christian beliefs and Practices. Music round, picture round, anagrams, key terms, and quotes. Quiz sheet and answer sheet provided. Have fun! EASY TO DELIVER • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** /teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
HUMAN RIGHTS AND  RELIGION
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELIGION

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HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELIGION. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. PLANNED QUESTIONING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. DIFFERENTIATED. RELIGION: CHRISTIANITY 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 throughout 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 key legislation and origins: UDHR and Human Rights Act • List Rights and responsibilities • Explain religious beliefs about human rights • Evaluate: We don’t need human rights we have scripture 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.
AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
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AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

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AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. FUN & ENGAGING. 12 SINGLE LESSONS. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: Evil Types of crime and the law Christian attitudes to the law and crime Islam attitudes to the law and crime Causes of crime Forgiveness Aims of punishment Aims of punishment and Christianity Aims of punishment and Islam Prisons Community service Capital and corporal punishment I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES PACK
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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES PACK

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‘Christian Practices’#FUN LESSONS. Fully resourced pack of 11 ’FUN’, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and ‘EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED’ lessons. 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. ** Lessons are concise, easy to follow and *suitable for specialists and non-specialists. * ** Extra resources included in this bundle: • Scheme of learning that includes details of differentiation, Assessment and homework tasks • Assessment paper • keywords and definitions for the whole topic • quotes and sources of authority for the whole topic Date on slide updates automatically SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA/Edexcel Christian Practices **Lessons: ** Worship Prayer The sacraments and eucharist The sacraments and baptism Worldwide and local church - charity Worldwide church - mission and evangelism Worldwide church - reconciliation Worldwide church - persecution Pilgrimage Festivals: Christmas and Easter Revision lesson: fun and games I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
ISLAM PRACTICES AQA
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ISLAM PRACTICES AQA

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ISLAM PRACTICES # FUN LESSONS BUNDLE 11 FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS PLUS SOL, QUOTE & KEY TERM SHEETS FOR EXERCISE BOOKS. Fun and engaging with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. • ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Includes self/peer assessment (with model answers and success criteria) • Extra Challenges throughout • No hands up planned questioning • Frequent plenaries to help retain knowledge • Resource light – minimal printing required (most are resource free) • Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. • Date on slide updates automatically **THE FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS ARE: ** Introduction and Shahadah Salah: Ritual prayer Sawm: Ramadan Alms Giving: Zakah, Sadaqah and Khums Hajj Jihad Id-ul-Adha Id-ul-Fitr & Ashura Ten obligatory Acts (Shia Islam) Revision End of Topic Assessment including paper and mark scheme **ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ** In-depth Scheme of learning that includes: • Learning objectives • Task details • Differentiation & Support • Assessment (proof of learning) • Homework (research/recap rotation) with weblinks Key terms and definitions - for whole topic (to glue in books) Sources of authority (Quotes) for whole topic (to glue in books) I hope you enjoy teaching these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.
ISLAM BELIEFS. AQA. GCSE
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ISLAM BELIEFS. AQA. GCSE

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13 X SINGLE LESSONS (INCLUDING REVISION LESSON) + QUOTE SHEET + KEY TERM SHEET FOR BOOKS. CONTAINS ALL THE PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES OF EXCELLENT LESSONS: • Do Now retrieval of critical content for this lesson • Tasks broken down to prevent cognitive overload • Checks whole class understanding using miniboards or cold call • Extra challenges • SEN/LA support sheet to promote independence. Independent practice task: • Past exam question • Clear success criteria • Writing frames • Relevant sacred writing • Key Vocabulary LESSONS INCLUDED: INTRO TO ISLAM DIVISIONS IN ISLAM IMAMATE AND TWELVERS SUNNI AND SHIA (SHARED) KEY BELIEFS SUNNI AND SHIA (CONTRASTING) KEY BELIEFS TAWHID THE NATURE OF GOD AL-QADR ANGELS RISALAH AKHIRAH HOLY BOOKS RECAP AND TEST ON KEY BELIEFS I hope you enjoy delivering these lessons. Find more Religious Studies resources and bundles for ALL KEY STAGES at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES:  GCSE 2 HOUR INTERVENTION/REVISION SESSION
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AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: GCSE 2 HOUR INTERVENTION/REVISION SESSION

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This intervention session focuses on recap and mastery of skills such as strong religious reference and writing a strong conclusion. There is minimal preparation (see below) The topics covered are: Christian Beliefs and Practices Islam Beliefs and Practices Relationships Existence of God (Theme C) Religion and Life Human Rights RESOURCES CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT THE TOPICS THAT YOU TEACH Tasks involve: Games for recap of key beliefs and quotes (matching, sorting etc.) Mastery instruction with model answers, exam board and student friendly success criteria and paired discussion. Applying mastered skills to answering a choice of 12 mark questions Preparation involves cutting up one set of cards that are distributed to the class printing the worksheet - one per student print Questions - 1 copy print answers - 1 copy
AQA THEME C  EXISTENCE & KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
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AQA THEME C EXISTENCE & KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

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14 X SINGLE LESSONS + QUOTE SHEET + KEY TERM SHEET FOR BOOKS + END OF TOPIC TEST AND ANSWERS + SCHEME OF LEARNING CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, BUDDHISM AND HUMANISM. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES. #ENGAGE. CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sacred Writing • Whole Class assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: DESIGN ARGUMENT EVALUATE DESIGN ARGUMENT FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT EVALUATION ARGUMENTS AGAINST EXISTENCE OF GOD: EVIL THEISTS RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM OF EVIL ARGUMENTS AGAINST EXISTENCE OF GOD: SCIENCE AND THEIST RESPONSES THE MIRACLES ARGUMENT FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD THE MIRACLES ARGUMENT EVALUATION SPECIAL REVELATION AS A SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE DIVINE OR ULTIMATE REALITY AND HOLY FIGURES EVALUATE SPECIAL REVELATION GENERAL REVELATION EVALUATE GENERAL REVELATION KNOWLEDGE OF ULITMATE REALITY: BUDDHISM AND ISLAM I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
PRISONS
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PRISONS

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PRISONS. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS AND MULTI-MEDIA 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 No 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 advantages and disadvantages of prisons in meeting the aims of punishment • Explain religious attitudes to the use of prison 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.
AIMS OF PUNISHMENT
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AIMS OF PUNISHMENT

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AIMS OF PUNISHMENT. 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: List aims of punishment and link to method of punishment Evaluate aims of punishment** 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.
HUMAN RIGHTS AQA
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HUMAN RIGHTS AQA

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HUMAN RIGHTS. AQA THEME F. FUN & ENGAGING. 9 X 50 MIN LESSONS + PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST + QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS + MTP. CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, AND HUMANISM. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sacred Writing • Whole Class assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: SOCIAL JUSTICE HUMAN RIGHTS PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION RACISM AND RELIGION WOMEN AND RELIGION HOMOSEXUALITY AND RELIGION FREEDOM OF RELIGION WEALTH, POVERTY & CHARITY EXPLOITATION PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most 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.
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE PACK  DCT OCR
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KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE PACK DCT OCR

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Knowledge of God’s Existence (Developments in Christian Thought) OCR. 6 complete lessons: ‘MASTERY’ ‘& ‘EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED’ Each lesson is resource light, minimal printing is required. It is concise and easy to follow and suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Date on slide updates automatically. Each lesson contains assessment and extra challenges throughout Lessons: Natural theology Revealed theology Faith and Grace Evaluating: Natural theology Evaluating: Revealed theology Evaluating: Faith theology I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER
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CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER

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CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER. #FUN LESSONS. BUNDLE. COMPLETE TOPIC IN 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. LESSONS INCLUDED: Bonhoeffer: Life, Duty and Death Bonhoeffer’s Theology 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.
GENDER AND SOCIETY WHOLE TOPIC
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GENDER AND SOCIETY WHOLE TOPIC

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OCR. DCT. GENDER AND SOCIETY. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. The whole topic is condensed into this 100 minute lesson. For an even deeper understanding set a HW research task in advance e.g. on Mulieris Dignitatem and follow up with a recap HW assessment. **No prior knowledge required. ** • Scholar quotes • 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 influence of traditional Christianity and Classical Scholars on the role of women in society and feminists responses Evaluate with reference to Mulieris Dignitatem whether motherhood gives women a liberating dignity. Evaluate whether Christianity should resist current secular views I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.