

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**
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- Title/Big Question
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- Lesson Objective
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- Core Knowledge/Learning Outcomes
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- Key Vocabulary
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- Deep Feedback Opportunity
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- Resources
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- 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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