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This teaching resource helps students understand how different religions address issues of social justice and human rights. It explores the need for laws to protect human rights, key religious teachings, beliefs and attitudes towards human rights and the responsibilities that come with human rights drawing on sacred texts and contemporary examples. The resource includes discussion activities, and opportunities for ethical reflection, encouraging learners to consider how religious values influence actions and attitudes in the world today. This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning. It includes a **** PowerPoint presentation**** that outlines the key content and learning objectives. A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know. Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation. Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge. A student worksheet is provided with a variety of tasks to reinforce learning. The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned. Ideal For: • KS3 &KS4 RE departments • New or non-specialist teachers • Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners

This resource explores the key philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God, helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills. It introduces classical arguments such as the Teleological argument as well as challenges like the Problem of Evil and scientific explanations of the universe. Through discussion, debate, and evaluation activities, students will consider different viewpoints, reflect on their own beliefs, and engage with both theistic and atheistic perspectives. The resource is designed to promote respectful dialogue and deeper understanding of one of philosophy’s central questions. This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning. It includes a **** PowerPoint presentation**** that outlines the key content and learning objectives. A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know. Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation. Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge. A student worksheet is provided with a variety of tasks to reinforce learning. The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned. Ideal For: • KS3 &KS4 RE departments • New or non-specialist teachers • Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners

This resource is designed to help students explore the concept of religion and understand what it means to be religious in different cultural and personal contexts.Through engaging activities, discussion prompts and reflective tasks, learners will examine key elements such as belief in a higher power, religious practices, sacred texts, and moral values. The resource encourages critical thinking about the role of religion in individuals’ lives and in society. It is suitable for use in Religious Education (RE), Philosophy, or Social Studies lessons, and can be adapted for different age groups or learning levels. This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning. It includes a **** PowerPoint presentation**** that outlines the key content and learning objectives. A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know. Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation. Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge. A student worksheet is provided with a variety of tasks to reinforce learning. The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned. Ideal For: • KS3 &KS4 RE departments • New or non-specialist teachers • Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners