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Scheme of Work: Evil & Suffering
Key Stage 3/4 (Year 7/8/9/10)
Duration: One term (approx. 14 weeks)

Scheme Overview:
This thought-provoking KS3/KS4 scheme of work explores the nature, origins, and impact of evil and suffering, using both religious and non-religious perspectives. Through case studies, key religious teachings, and philosophical enquiry, students investigate how different belief systems respond to suffering and what it means to act justly in the face of injustice.

Key Topics Covered:

  • The Story of Malala- Exploring how one person responded to evil and injustice
  • Introduction to moral and natural evil
  • Religious Responses to Evil
  • The Origin of Evil
  • A biblical case study of innocent suffering and faith in adversity.
  • The Problem of Evil
  • Further Responses to the Problem of Evil
  • Buddhism and Suffering
  • Humanism and Suffering

It consists of the following for each lesson:

  • *** Do Now Activity / Bell Task/ Starter**
    • Title/Big Question
    • Lesson Objective
    • Core Knowledge/Learning Outcomes
    • Key Vocabulary
    • Deep Feedback Opportunity
      • Resources
    • Assessment Opportunity
  • Homework Task/Ideas**

Learning Approach:
Empathy-based enquiry through real-life stories (e.g. Malala)
Use of religious texts, moral dilemmas, and multimedia
Group discussion, creative expression, and evaluation tasks

Assessment and Feedback:
Formative and Summative assessments
Extended writing
Deep feedback points for structured reflection and progress

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Evil & Suffering

This comprehensive teaching pack provides everything needed to deliver a full unit on Evil & Suffering for Key Stage 3 or 4. It offers a structured, engaging introduction to core religious ideas, world faiths, and philosophical questions. What’s Included: Written Scheme of Work A week-by-week breakdown of lesson objectives, activities, key questions, feedback, assessment and homework opportunities Covers topics such as: The Story of Malala- Exploring how one person responded to evil and injustice Introduction to moral and natural evil Religious Responses to Evil Christianity- The Origin of Evil A biblical case study of innocent suffering and faith in adversity. The Problem of Evil Further Responses to the Problem of Evil Buddhism and Suffering Humanism and Suffering Individual Lessons Fully resourced PowerPoint lessons with learning outcomes, tasks, and discussion prompts, worksheets, source materials, and group activities differentiation ideas and extension tasks included. Revision PowerPoint & Worksheet A structured recap of key topics and vocabulary Includes practice questions and space for personal reflection Prepares students for the end-of-unit assessment Assessment End-of-unit test divided into two sections: Part 1: 10-mark knowledge check (short questions) Part 2: 12-mark extended evaluation question (+ 3 marks for SPaG) Mark Scheme Clear and easy-to-use marking guidance Criteria for both knowledge and evaluation questions Helps with consistent, fair, and informative feedback Ideal For: KS3/KS4 RE departments New or non-specialist teachers Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners

£50.00

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