An introduction to the Four Noble Truths in the context of a visit to the doctor. A good way int to Buddhism for the first time, exploring the idea that Buddhism has a different approach to other religions.

Following the Nobel Prize 2017 the assembly looks how the body clock affects how our bodies work. This links with the importance of sleep.

This assembly challenges how students view what learning is, especially in preparing for examinations. It emphasises the importance of learning not just for the exam. Using the Eiffel Tower as an illustration of how the view from the top and bottom are very different.

An induction activity for students studying A level Sociology. I give the students this activity to complete during the summer break between Year 12 and 13 in preparation for the Beliefs in Society module. It gets them thinking about how they will conduct the research. I encourage them to explore some primary research and visit a local religious community. During the lessons, they have a great case study to apply to what they learn, particularly those students that are not members of a religious community.

Revision worksheets for AQA A level Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Globalisation

Set of resources for AQA A level Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Science and ideology

Introduction lesson to Secularisation for AQA Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Secularisation

These WTQ worksheets give students an answer and they have to write an appropriate question. Very good for revision. A good starter for revision lessons which lead to discussion on the best wording for the question to fit the answer best! Devised for AQA A level Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Religious organisations

Overview of the Bodhisattva Doctrine as part of Edexcel A level Philosophy, Ethics and Belief course. Brings all notes into one place.

Overview of the concepts of anicca, anatta and dukkha. Draws all notes in one place, with different approaches to the concepts to help students make sense of them. Very good as introduction to Buddhist teaching and Buddhist philosophy.

Lesson resources used in A level Religious Studies. Overview of the Sangha in Buddhism as part of the Three Refuges. Combines notes in one powerpoint for note-taking and discussion.

A starter activity for A level Philosophy & Ethics students as part of the Virtue Ethics topic to help them explore their understanding of the Golden Mean. I would usually give them the activity sheet without the options first to test their vocabulary.

A collection of resources for AQA Alevel Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Religion and Social Change This includes a blank of the Marxism - religion and change activity and one that has some suggested answers for differentiation.

Powerpont resource on the Dharma used in A level Buddhism lessons drawing all notes into one place.

Resource used as part of investigation into Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures in A level Religious Studies. Combines notes in one powerpoint resource.

Oveview of the Four Noble Truths used in A level Buddhism lessons. Starting point for note-taking and opportunity for reflection.

Lesson resource used in A level Buddhism lessons. Combination of notes in one powerpoint resource. Good for note-taking and opportunity for reflection

An evaluation of Kant’s moral theory for A Level students. Objectives: • to recognise the concepts of ATTRACTIVENESS and PRACTICALITY • to identify why people might choose to adopt an ethical theory Key question: What makes Kant’s deontological approach attractive? CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE DUTY GOOD WILL FREE WILL LYING

Tutor time activity. Can be used at any level. In the style of the Academy Awards, students ‘nominate’ the subjects they think they have done well in. This is a good way to get a tutor group to review their performance over the year, or halfway through the year. It can also be useful as a piece of student research into which subjects the students feel most positive about.

Two worksheets for AQA A level Sociology - Beliefs in Society - Theories of Religion