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AQA GCSE Religious Studies – Responses to Victims of War (Christianity & Islam) This compassionate and insightful lesson supports the AQA GCSE Religious Studies specification (Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict), focusing on how religious individuals and organisations respond to the needs of victims of war. Students will explore the consequences of war, examine Christian and Muslim teachings on compassion and aid, and investigate the work of modern faith-based charities, including Islamic Relief, Muslim Aid, Caritas, and Christian Aid. The lesson builds empathy, ethical understanding, and real-world awareness, helping students connect religious beliefs to practical action in global contexts. Learning Outcomes: Identify key consequences of war for individuals and communities Explain why religious believers feel morally and spiritually called to support victims of war Describe the work of major Christian and Muslim organisations that help victims of war: Islamic Relief, Muslim Aid, Caritas & Christian Aid What’s Included: Visually engaging PowerPoint presentation with key information, definitions, and discussion prompts 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. Printable differentiated worksheet with comprehension, analysis, and reflection tasks Side by-side comparison of Christian and Islamic views on charity and helping others Profiles of religious charities with real-life examples of their work in conflict zones Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge with scaffolding The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned. Why Choose This Resource? Fully aligned with AQA GCSE Religious Studies (Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict) Encourages moral and social awareness, empathy, and critical thinking Helps students apply religious teachings to real-world global issues Supports exam preparation with evaluative writing practice Cross-curricular links with Citizenship, Geography, and Global Learning Perfect for in-class learning, PSHE-style projects, or as part of a wider unit on peace and conflict.

"Malala’s Voice" – Exploring Courage Through Suffering This creative and reflective lesson introducingstudents to the concepts of evil and suffering through the powerful story of Malala Yousafzai. It encourages empathy, critical thinking, and personal expression by asking students to imagine themselves in Malala’s shoes and respond to her experiences with courage and hope. This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning. A** PowerPoint presentation** that outlines the key content and learning objectives. A starter activity a visual stimuli alongside some questions. Questioning activities are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation. Students will complete a creative task to apply their knowledge. A student worksheet is provided to reinforce learning. This includes a blank template for student creativity **A model example **voice card for inspiration. The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned. This lesson is ideal for introducing a unit on evil and suffering, linking RE content with PSHE themes, and reinforcing British values such as resilience, justice, and the importance of education.

This lesson explores why poverty exists, what different religions teach about wealth, and how wealth should be used responsibly. It encourages students to reflect on fairness, justice, and the moral responsibilities that come with having wealth. This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning. It begins with 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 exam/ deliberate practice questions 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.

This resource provides an overview of the historical and contemporary roles and status of women in society. It highlights changes over time, similarities and differences across/within religions, and explores ongoing challenges and progress in gender equality. Students will consider the traditional view of women in society, how attitudes towards the status, role and treatment of women have changed, and reflect on their own views and responsibilities in a diverse society. This lesson includes discussion topics, activities and resources to help students understand and address these issues. It is suitable for lessons in Religious Studies, Citizenship, PSHE, or History. This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning. It begins with 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 exam/ deliberate practice questions 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.