Religious Education
​Why study R.E?

The major arguments for studying RE are as follows:

• RE helps you discover how your world evolved.
• RE helps you develop the skills to look beyond the headlines, to ask questions properly, and to express your own opinions.
• RE trains your mind and teaches you how to think and process information.
• RE students are rounded individuals who develop an understanding of both past and present.
• The pursuit of Religious events and people is fun - a form of time travel.
• RE helps you make sense of most other subjects.
• A lack of Religious knowledge prevents people from truly understanding the world they live in.
• RE helps you understand the origins of modern political and social problems.
• RE lets you learn how and why people behaved as they did, whether they are Elizabeth I, Hitler or John Lennon…

Year 7

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Why study R.E	Belief in God	Diwali
Why Study RE? Why we study RE and will begin to recognise the 6 main religions. Why some people have a belief in God. Learn and remember key facts about each of the main religions. Baseline Test Testing basic knowledge and understanding about the 6 main religions	What do Christians and Muslims believe about God? Christians believe in the Trinity and Muslims believe in Allah having 99 names. The features of God in the Trinity and the beliefs that Muslims have about God. Write a comparative statement about the Christian and Muslim beliefs about God. What do Hindus believe about God? Hinduism creation story Draw comparisons between this and the Christian idea of creation. Hindu beliefs about God. The idea of Trimurti and making comparisons with Christianity. The characteristics of each of the Gods in the Trimurti.	How do Hindus celebrate Diwali? Explain what Diwali is and how Hindus celebrate it. Explain why Hindus celebrate Diwali. Different reasons why Hindus celebrate Diwali. Why is light important in many people’s lives? What does it represent? Some uses for light in life and in religion. Importance of light in people’s lives. Explain in detail what light represents in Diwali.
Why do we believe?	Secular and non-secular	Christianity
Why believe? Express their own beliefs and understand others beliefs. Analyse why the way people live their lives impacts on their beliefs. Evaluate why people believe and compare their beliefs to others. What makes us human? State some aspects that make us human. Explain reasons why humans and computers are different. Understanding of the soul and how that makes humans unique. ​	What are the secular and non-secular beliefs about God? The story of creation and the idea of evolution and the big bang theory. Explain their opinions relation to the beliefs about God. Explain in detail opposing opinions on creation and evolution and link this to a belief in God. What are religious and secular festivals? Define and recognise sacred and secular. Name and describe a number of secular and non-secular festivals. Outline the relationship between the sacred and the secular as it appears in festivals.	What is Advent in Christianity? What happens during Advent? why Advent is celebrated What light symbolises during Advent. What is the significance of the Christingle in Christianity? The 5 parts of the Christingle represent to Christians. The significance of Christingles in Christianity. The significance of advent in Christianity in detail. Assessment ​

Year 8

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Other Religion and beliefs	Unit 3 - Macbeth	Religion and...
How do religions come about in society?  Recognise the link between old and new religions. Pupils consider what it means to be a follower of religion and how different religions form. Pupils will gain a basic understanding of Scientology beliefs Pupils will use their insight to critically assess whether they would view Scientology as a convincing religion. What are the main beliefs of the Baha’i faith? Pupils will guess and then realise this is a place of worship. Pupils make links between different religious leaders and then link this to the Baha’i faith. Pupils familiarise themselves with how the faith began and the main tenets of faith. Pupils recap the main ideas presented in the lesson. How and why did Rastafari form? Should know some key facts about how Rastafari formed Should be able to explain some key Rastafari beliefs and practices What are the Rastafari beliefs and practices? Should have reflected on aspects of Rastafari that they wanted to know more about or that puzzled them   Should have reflected on the membership of white people to the Rastafari religion Should have consolidated their knowledge of this religion Jehovah Witnesses What do Jehovah witnesses believe in? Where do Jehovah witnesses beliefs come from? Should know some facts about Jehovah Witnesses. Explain some of the beliefs that Jehovah Witnesses have about God and Life after Death. Explain how some of the beliefs that Jehovah Witnesses have can affect their lives.	How much do we know about the Holocaust? To identify groups of people involved in the Holocaust To Show a deeper understanding of the events of the Holocaust Draw simple conclusions based on evidence How did the experiences of Jews living in Germany change? Make a comparison of different sources relating to the Jews between the World Wars Create a mind map showing changes in attitudes towards the Jews over a period of time What was life like for Jews living in the Warsaw Ghetto? Show an understanding of the reasons why the Nazis created ghettos for Jews Draw supported conclusions from a range of source material about life in a Jewish ghetto What was the Final Solution? Use a combination of source material to provide specific evidence of one aspect of the ‘Final Solution’ Demonstrate accurate knowledge of the treatment of the Jews and of other group. What was life like n a concentration camp? Listen/watch sources of information to develop an image of life in a concentration camp. Evaluate how it must have felt to be a Jew at this time What happened when people found out about the Holocaust? Describe and explain contemporary attitudes to those responsible for the death camps Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of death camps on their inmates ​	Religion and comedy identify different types of religious programmes evaluate how religious characters and issues are treated in the media Explain (with reasons) your own views – is it acceptable to use religious characters as a source of comedy? Religion and respect identify key figures who are respected by religious people give examples of these figures being represented in the media – especially films and TV shows explain why some people find this offensive Media and religious concern identify areas of the media that might concern religious groups give reasons for these concerns – linked to key beliefs and teachings describe and explain how religious people might put their beliefs into action describe and explain what is meant by censorship and boycott Freedom of speech and Religion describe the rights and responsibilities of freedom of speech give examples of how freedom of speech might be misused – and the consequences of this know which parts of the world do not have freedom of speech give examples of people who have spoken out against government suppression – and the consequences of this express their own view about freedom of speech End of Unit assessment How to write the assessment Success criteria Assessment Revision Other religions and beliefs (2 lessons) ​
What does a Humanist believe?	Significance of the Holocaust	Revision
What do humanist believe? Understand what humanism is. Understand some of the beliefs that humanist have. Understand how humanist approach the big questions in life. End of Unit assessment How to wite the assessment Success criteria Assessment Judaism and The Holocaust To assess the Jewish beliefs and the effect and impact of the Holocaust on the Jewish people. How did Judaism begin? Who is father Abraham? What is a promise? To understand how Judaism began To explain why Abraham was chosen by God. Moses Who is Moses? What was rescued? To understand who Moses was and his role within Judaism. The Passover To understand Pesach why it is important in Judaism The 10 commandments To understand the 10 commandments How they impact on the lives of Jewish people. Torah To understand what the Torah Why it is so sacred. Why are beliefs, rituals and spaces important to believers? To understand how Jewish people can keep the first of Gods commandments. How has suffering made Jews today aware of their ‘Jewishness’? To understand the persecution and prejudice that Jews experienced in the Holocaust ​	Why was the Holocaust such a significant event? Assessment Set up Select, organise and deploy information relating to more than one aspect of the Holocaust Justify and explain arguments surrounding the significance of the Holocaust How should the Holocaust be remembered? To have completed an appropriate commemoration of the Holocaust End of Unit assessment How to write the assessment Success criteria Assessment Religion and The Media Mass media explain (with examples) what is meant by the media give examples of how society and individuals are influenced by the media – some may be able to explain how this has changed over time and had a growing impact identify ethical questions and issues related to the role of the media Islam in the Media explain the events of 9/11 and the impact this has had on the portrayal of Islam in the media express their opinion on extremism describe and explain the causes and consequences of extremism express their own view about the role and responsibility of the media in world events Religion and the media Give examples of fictional religious characters in the media. Evaluate these characters as representatives of a religion. give examples of well-known religious people evaluate the role of these celebrities as representatives of their religion	Revision Judaism and The Holocaust (2 lessons) Revision Religion and the media (2 lessons) End of Year assessment How to write the assessment Success criteria Assessment ​

Year 9

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Dangers of religion	Issues of Religion	Crime and Punishment
Dangers of Religion L1- Is Religion Dangerous? Develop understanding of Religious World Dangers. Describe ways that religion can be dangerous. Explain ways that religion can be viewed as dangerous. Compare different religious dangers, and analyse which is worst. Evaluate reasons why people believe religion is dangerous. L2-  Does Religion lead to Terrorism? To make links between Religion and Terrorism. Describe how religion is linked to terrorism. Explain how religion is linked to terrorism. Analyse an example of terrorism to examine whether religion is to blame. Evaluate whether religion leads to terrorism. L3- Religion and Conflict Resolution To Develop understanding of different religious conflicts. Describe who is involved in at least one religious conflict. Explain why different groups within one religion might fight. Apply denominations beliefs to at least one religious conflict. Evaluate whether the conflicts reflect Christian/Islam beliefs. ​	L10- Miracles Understand what is meant by the term ‘miracle’ Be able to outline at least one miracles Evaluate whether or not miracles happen Explain how miracles could lead a person to believe in God L11- Design and belief Explain what design means Identify appearances of design in the world Outline the Argument From Design Explain why the appearance of design in the world may lead to, or support, belief in God. L12- Causation and Belief in God Explain what causation means Identify examples of causal chains Outline the First Cause Argument for Gods existence L13- Scientific Explanations of the world Describe the Big Bang and Evolution Explain how these could lead to agnosticism or atheism Considered their own ideas about these theories L14- Religious responses to the scientific explanations of the world Pupils can explain three different Christian responses to the scientific view of creation Pupils can evaluate these responses L15- Unanswered prayers and religious responses Pupils will be able to explain a variety of Christian responses to unanswered prayers L16- Evil and Suffering To be able to outline the problem of evil and suffering To be able to explain different views about where ‘evil’ comes from ​	Lesson 22: Crime & Religious Beliefs on Law & Order. describe and discuss facts about crime and punishment in England and Wales discuss a range of opinions and evaluate opinions on crime and punishment. use reasoned argument supported by evidence to respond to complex issues surrounding crime and punishment. Lesson 23: Causes of Crime. Investigate why people break the law & commit offences. Discuss and evaluate different opinions on why people become criminals Be able to fully represent the complex reasons why some people become criminals and others don’t using reasoned argument Lesson 24: Types of Crime. identify and be able to describe different kinds of crime evaluate the difference between a religious offence and a criminal offence use rational argument to evaluate the effects different kinds of offence have on individuals and society Lesson 25: The aims of Punishment. identify the main aims of punishment evaluate the relevance of each aim evaluate the aims and corresponding methods of punishment. Decide which aim is most important with reasoned argument Lesson 26: Religious responses to the aims of Punishment. identify and understand what Christianity says about the aims of punishment evaluate what Christianity says about the aims of punishment, with reference to the Bible evaluate what Christianity says about the aims of punishment. compare Christian ideas to other religious and non-religious ideas. Lesson 27: Young Offenders & Punishments.  Define 'young offender' Explain your opinion on how society should treat young offender Evaluate how society should treat young offenders, relating your ideas back to aims and religious ideas about punishment Lesson 28: Prison Advantages/disadvantages of the prison system Use religious attitudes in an argument about whether prison is effective or not. Reasoned analytical response to how well prison achieves the aims of punishment.
War	Issues of Religion continued	Crime and Punishment continued
L4- War- Is it ever right to go to war? Define the term “holy war”, “Jihad”, “Just war” and “pacifist” Describe what “holy war”/ “Just war”, “Pacifist” and “Jihad” means. Explain whether a war can be holy or just Analyse religious beliefs about whether a war can be holy or Just war. Evaluate religious beliefs about whether a war can be holy and just. L5-Test Revision Pupils should have reflected on their knowledge of the unit so far Pupils should know which areas they need to focus their revision on L6- Test Pupils will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding the unit they have studied so far Use keywords, terrorism, holy war, just war, extremism and pacifism – and defined them. Describe an act of terrorism/ an example of war/ a Religious belief – or groups Show my understanding of at least one Religious event or point of view about the dangers of religion. Explain the reasons why a Religious group believe they are right to fight. Explain how 2 different Religious groups disagree with one another ~you could do this be explaining two different groups feel about the same situation. E.g. Protestants and Catholics in Ireland. Explain whether you believe religion is good or dangerous. Analyse 2 different points of view, and explain the strengths and weaknesses. Give Reasons for your beliefs, to justify your opinion. Reflect on the experiences of other groups to explain why they may have acted the way they have. Evaluate both sides of the argument, to justify your own opinion. Create your own argument to eliminate religious conflict. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the moral issue and religious beliefs based on a variety of material. L7- If God is Dead- What would the world be like without any religion? Develop your understanding of atheism and humanism. Describe what the world would be like without any religion. Explain what the world would be like without any religion. Analyse whether the world would be a better place without any religion. Evaluate whether the world would be a better place without any religion. Beliefs about God L8- Introduction and religious upbringing Understand what is meant by ‘belief’ and that everyone has a belief in something. List and identify the main features of a religious upbringing Explain why a religious upbringing may lead to, or support, belief in God. L9- Religious experience list characteristics of God Recognise the key words for this topic Identify types of religious experience Explain how having a religious experience might lead to belief in God.	This terms lessons will have a Literary focus using practical work to develop written responses. Learner skill focus: Artistic and Innovative also Determined and organised. SMSC: students reflecting spiritually on their work. Assessed by: A03: Students will begin to all 6 main paper questions for section A and B through practical work in class. Students will have a mock examination of Paper 1- 40% of their final Exam Mark. Students will self and peer assess against written exam samples from AQA as well as past examples of students at Sanders. ​	Lesson 29: Capital Punishment. Explain key arguments for and against capital punishment. Evaluate capital punishment, including using the Christian perspective. Evaluate the use of capital punishment using religious perspectives and reasoned philosophical argument. Lesson 30: Forms of Punishment describe and explain alternative punishments to prison. evaluate different methods of punishment. relate different methods of punishment back to the aims of punishment, and Christian perspectives. Lesson 31: Life imprisonment, Parole & Prison Reform Explain some issues surrounding life imprisonment, parole, early release and prison reform. relate these issues back to the aims of punishment and be able to evaluate their use in case studies argue rationally about these issues, relating to aims of punishments, your own opinion and religious points of view. Lesson 32: Test Revision Pupils should have reflected on their knowledge of the unit so far Pupils should know which areas they need to focus their revision on Lesson 12: Test Pupils will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the 2 GCSE units they have studied so far ​

Year 10 - core

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Matters of life and death	issues of Religion	Issues of religion
Matters of Life and Death Lesson 1- Introduction and sanctity of life  Describe and compare the concepts of Sanctity of Life and Quality of Life and consider if all life is valuable Lesson 2- When does Life Begin Describe some of the stages in the development of a foetus Explain when they think life begins Outline the law in the U.K on abortions Lesson 3- Abortion Describe and evaluate situations where a woman may request an abortion Pupils will be able to justify their own opinion on abortion Pupils will be able to explain if they feel the abortion laws in the country are fair Lesson 4- Christianity and Abortion Explain the Catholic and Church of England views on abortion Provide evidence for different Christian views Outline some arguments given by Pro-Life and Pro-Choice groups and have considered which they find more persuasive Lesson 5- Islam and Abortion Pupils should be able to describe the three different Muslim attitudes towards abortion Pupils should be able to give reasons or evidence for each of these views Lesson 6- Euthanasia Pupils should be able to describe different types of euthanasia and their validity in the eyes of the law Pupils should be able to consider arguments for and against a person asking someone else to help them die Pupils should be able to explain why this is also a dilemma for the person asked to end the other person’s life Lesson 7- Christianity and euthanasia Pupils should be able to evaluate different types of euthanasia Pupils should be able to express their own views on euthanasia Pupils should be able to outline different Christian attitudes to euthanasia ​	Lesson 16- How can conscious have a role in making moral decisions? Explain what a conscience is and when it may be used. Describe how a Christian may use a conscience in making moral decisions. Explain how a conscience may or may not be the best guide in making moral decisions.  Lesson 17- What role can situation ethics have when making moral decisions? Complete a part A question defining situation ethics Explain how Christians may use situation ethics when making moral decisions. Complete a part B and D question demonstrating opinions on the use of situation ethics Lesson 18- Why do some Christians use a variety of authorities when making moral decisions? Explain the role of Church, Bible, conscience and situation ethics for Christians.  Demonstrate an understanding of why some Christians use a variety of sources when making moral decisions. Answer exam questions showing opinion and understanding on making moral decisions. Lesson 19- How can I answer exam questions successfully on sources of authority? Complete mock exam on making moral decisions Complete and improve mock exam Lesson 20- Why do we have human rights? Give examples of human rights Many:  Give a justified opinion on the importance of human rights Use examples to explain why Human Rights can be controversial Lesson 21- Why are human rights important to Christians? Give examples of why human rights are valued by Christians Explain in exam format why human rights laws are important for Christians Evaluate why not all human rights are upheld by some groups of Christians Lesson 22- Why is democracy important? Explain what democracy means in the UK Evaluate the importance of voting Explain why it’s important to take part in democratic and electoral processes.  Lesson 23- What does Christianity teach about moral duties and responsibility? State an opinion on the Bible teaching ‘treat others as you wish to be treated’ Explain how key Christian teachings give guidance on moral duties and responsibilities Use Bible teachings to answer examination questions detailing Christian views on moral duties and responsibilities	Lesson 31- What are the Muslim attitudes to homosexuality? Describe why it is a problem for many Muslims to ‘come out’ Give evidence that is for and against homosexuality in Islam Lesson 32- What are the changing attitudes to divorce in the U.K? Explain how and why attitudes to divorce have changed Explain why more marriages now end in divorce Consider the effects of divorce on a couple, existing children and society Lesson 33- What are the different Christian attitudes to divorce and what are the reasons for them? Explain different Christian attitudes to divorce and reasons for them Lesson 34- What are the different Muslim attitudes to divorce and what are the reasons for them? Explain different Muslim attitudes to divorce Reflect on their exam skills Lesson 35- What is the importance of family and how is the nature of family life changing ? Explain the role and purpose of a family Explain how the family structure has changed in the UK Lesson 36- What is the importance of family life in Christianity and Islam? To be able to explain the importance of family life in Christianity and Islam Lesson 37- What have we learnt so far in this unit? To evaluate their own knowledge and understanding of this unit of work To revise each topic in preparation for their assessment next lesson Lesson 38- GCSE Style assessment ​
Matters of life and death continued	Issues of religion continued	Issues of religion continued
Lesson 8- Islam and Euthanasia Pupils should be able to describe and evaluate a range of arguments for and against euthanasia Pupils should be able to explain the Muslim view of euthanasia Lesson 9- Life after Death Pupils should be able to describe some evidence for life after death and evaluate it Pupils should be aware of some different religious ideas about what happens when you die Lesson 10- Christianity  and life after death Pupils should be able to explain, using evidence, Christian beliefs about life after death Pupils will be able to highlight differences within Christianity and reasons for this Lesson 11- Islam and life after death Pupils should be able to explain, using evidence, Muslim beliefs about life after death Lesson 12- Freedom of the Media Pupils should be able to outline arguments for and against the media having freedom to criticise religious attitudes Pupils should be able to evaluate some of these arguments Lesson 13- Assessment Pupils will have consolidated and tested their knowledge completing a GCSE style exam question Rights and Responsibilities Lesson 14- How can the Bible be used to make moral decisions? Explain the authority the Bible holds for Christians Explain how the Bible holds different levels of authority. Evaluate the differing authority the Bible holds for Christians and explain how this affects its importance.  Lesson 15- How can the authority of the Church be used to make moral decisions? Explain why Christians believe the Church  holds importance As a source of authority Explain a range of the differing levels of authority given to the Church. Compare and contrast the authority of the Bible and the Church and evaluate. ​	Lesson 24- What is genetic engineering? Explain what genetic engineering (and cloning) are Describe what GE and C can be used for. evaluate the use of GE and cloning Lesson 25- What do Christians think about Genetic engineering and cloning? State differing Christian opinions on GE and cloning. Explain why some Christians allow GE and cloning and some do not Use Christian views on GE and cloning to draw personal conclusion on its use.   Marriage and The Family Lesson 25- What are the changing attitudes to marriage and cohabitation in the U.K? Explain why and how attitudes to marriage and cohabitation have changed Reflect on their own attitudes towards marriage and cohabitation Lesson 26- What are the different religious and non-religious attitudes to sex before marriage? Explain a range of attitudes to sex outside marriage, including a personal view, a non-religious view and a Christian view. Evaluate a range of attitudes to sex outside marriage, including a personal view, a non-religious view and a Christian view. Lesson 27- What are the Muslim attitudes to sex outside Marriage? Outline and evaluate Muslim attitudes to sex outside of marriage Lesson 28- What are the different Christian attitudes towards contraception and why do Christians have these views? Outline different Christian attitudes to contraception and reasons for them Evaluate these attitudes Lesson 29- To be able to explain different Muslim attitudes to contraception. Outline different Muslim attitudes to contraception and reasons for them Evaluate these attitudes Lesson 30- How have attitudes to homosexuality changed? What are the Christian attitudes to homosexuality Give specific reasons as to why our attitude top homosexuality has changed Outline the law in the UK Explain and evaluate the Christian attitude to homosexuality

Year 11 - core

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Environment and medicine	Issues of religion	Issues of religion
Environmental and medical issues Lesson 1- What are the causes and possible solutions of global warming? Explain the causes of global warming Analyse causes of global warming and understand possible solutions.  Evaluate the problems caused by global warming and show understanding of why it needs to be reduced.  Lesson 2- What forms does pollution take?  What are the solutions? State forms of pollution Evaluate solutions to forms of pollution Evaluate the problems that pollution cause and ways of stopping it.  Lesson 3- Why are some natural resources scarce?  How can the problem caused by finite or non-renewable resources be solved? Describe renewable, finite and non-renewable resources. evaluate how to solve the problems caused by finite and non-renewable natural resources.  analyse the scarcity of some natural resources and give possible solutions.  Lesson 4- What is stewardship?  What do Christians and Muslims teach about it? Explain stewardship Analyse why Christians and Muslims give importance to stewardship Evaluate stewardship and why religions hold it as important. Lesson 5- What is infertility?  How can it be treated? Explain how infertility can affect couples. Explain the treatments available for infertility Analyse  the effect infertility can have on a person and show an understanding of how treatments can help people.  Show how some treatment can cause issues of identity Lesson 6- What does religion (Christianity and Islam) teach about the use of infertility treatments? Explain Christian views on the use of infertility treatments. Evaluate Christian and Muslim views on infertility treatments Evaluate religious views on infertility treatments comparing to own views.	Lesson 16- Christian attitudes to the roles of men and women Outline two different Christian attitudes to the roles of men and women Explain why there are different attitudes to the roles of men and women in Christianity Lesson 17-Muslim attitudes to equal rights for women in religion Outline different attitudes to the roles of men and women in Islam Lesson 18- Religious freedom and pluralism identify relative numbers of faith adherents in the UK explain why the UK is a multi-faith society Identify the benefits of living in a multi-faith society Explain why religious people may face particular issues ​	Peace and Conflict Lesson 23- What is Pacifism? Will be able to describe what pacifism is Will be able to explain what pacifism is, how the Bible supports it and who the Quakers are Will be able to argue for and against pacifism using Bible quotes, and explain Quaker beliefs about violence and peace Lesson 24- What are the causes and consequences of war? Will be able to list at least 10 arguments for and against fighting in wars and give their own opinion about war Will be able to explain their own opinion about war and list some of the consequences of war and prioritise reasons to fight and not fight in wars Will be able to analyse their own opinions about war and evaluate the implications of war to individuals, society and countries and recommend what action to take in different situations Lesson 25- What is Just War Theory? Will be able to define what a ‘Just War’ and ‘Holy War’ are and list two criteria for a Just War Will be able to explain several of the criteria of the Just War theory and apply it to a war Will be able to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Just War theory and use the criteria to argue whether WW2 can be considered to be a ‘Just War’ ​
Environment and medicine continued	Issues of religion continued ​
Lesson 7- What is transplant surgery?  What is it important Explain what transplant surgery entails Evaluate why transplant surgery is important Evaluate  transplant surgery is, its importance and the moral debate that can arise.  Lesson 8- What does religion (Christianity and Islam) teach about the use of donated organs? Christian view on the use of donor organs Give detailed accounts on the differing Christian views on donation organs Explain different religious vires on the use of donor organs.  Compare and contrast Lesson 9- Answering a GCSE exam question Community Cohesion Lesson 10- The United Kingdom as a multi-ethnic society Identify the multi-ethnic elements of UK society Illustrate the differences between such words as Ethnicity, Citizenship, Culture, Nationality, Religion Explain why the UK is multi-ethnic To be able to construct a b) type exam answer. Lesson 11- Prejudice and Discrimination Explain the differences between prejudice and discrimination Explain why prejudice and discrimination causes problems in a multi-ethnic society Lesson 12- Government action that promotes Community Cohesion Give specific examples of government action that promotes community cohesion. Articulate their findings in a speech. Lesson 13- Christianity and racial harmony Outline Christian teachings on racial harmony Explain why Christians should work together to promote racial harmony Consider a modern day Christian role model that all of us can learn from. Lesson 14- Islam and racial harmony Outline the teachings on racial harmony of one non-Christian religion Explain why the followers of that religion should promote racial harmony Lesson 15- Women’s Rights Outline the growth of equal rights for women in the UK Illustrate how traditional roles of men and women have changed.	Lesson 19-Ways that religion help to promote community cohesion Explain why religions believe that community cohesion is important Explain HOW religions support community cohesion within their communities Lesson 20- How an issue from the unit has been presented in one form of the media Outline the issue that is being portrayed and explain why the producers chose this issue. Evaluate whether they believe religious characters in the programme where portrayed fairly. Lesson 21- Revision Recall some of the units key words Structure a specific exam answer Lesson 22- Test Pupils will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the 2 GCSE units they have studied so far ​

Year 10 GCSE

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Unit 1 - Religion and Society ​Topic 4 - Religion and community cohesion	Unit 2 - Christianity and Islam Topic 1 - Rights and responsibilities ​	Unit 2 - Christinaity and Islam Topic 2 - Environmental and Medical Issues
What are the key features in the topic of religion and community cohesion Christian and Muslim attitudes to: gender roles racism prejudice discrimination racial harmony community cohesion peace and happiness problems that arise as a result of the United Kingdom being a multi-ethnic and multi-faith nation why racism another controversial attitudes remain media presentations of these issues express your own opinion using the P chain about the issues covered Key Words Changing attitudes to gender roles in the UK describe the changing roles of women in the UK explain what is meant by ‘women's rights’ describe some of the ways in which the roles of men are changing express ran opinions about gender roles explain inequalities that remain Christian attitudes to equal rights for women Describe Christian biblical teachings of the roles and status of women. Explain and evaluate different views concerning the alternation of women priests. Outline Christian attitudes towards the roles of women, and explain the reasons for these attitudes. Expression own opinions on different Christian attitudes towards women. Islamic attitudes to equal rights for women Describe ceramic teachings about the role of women. Explain the traditional role of women in Islam. Explain modern Islamic views on the role of women. Expression and opinions on different Islamic attitudes towards women. The UK as a multi-ethnic society Explain what is meant by multi-ethnic society. Describe the problem of racism. Describe how the UK became a multi-ethnic society. Scrap some of the advantages of multi-ethnic society Give your own opinion on issues raised by the UK being a multi-ethnic society. Government action to promote community cohesion explain the reasons for racism in the UK in past times describe some government measures to combat racism express your own views on the importance of racial equality and community cohesion Why Christian promotes racial harmony explain the Bible's teaching on racial harmony describe the life and work of Martin Luther King explain the attitude and work of Christian's racial harmony Why Islam should promote racial Harmony describe the Muslim world wide community understand the life of Malcolm X describe the teachings of the Qur’an on racial harmony expression own opinions on these teachings and beliefs	Introduction Define the key words in the table above to use for GCSE questions. Describe and explain ways in which Christians make moral decisions and how they make them? using:- The Bible? Authority of the Church? Conscience? Situation ethics? Why are human rights important to Christians? Explain. Why is it important to take part in democratic and electoral processes? What are the Christian teachings on moral duties and responsibilities? Explain What is the nature of genetic engineering?- including Cloning? Differing Christian attitudes towards it? Express your own opinions on the issues covered in this section and give reasons for them? The Authority of the church Describe what the Bible is. Explain why some Christians use only the Bible as a basis for making moral decisions. Outline the differences in Christian views on the authority of the Bible. Express your own opinions on the use of the Bible as a basis for making moral decisions. Christians and the authority of the church Describe what the Christian Church is. Outline how different churches make decisions on moral issues. Explain why Christians may hold Differing views on the authority of the Church. Give your own opinions on the authority of the church. Christians and conscience Understand what a conscience is. Explain how a conscience can help Christians to resolve moral problems. Explain why Christians may differ on how to act on conscience. Express your own opinions, giving reasons, as well as understand how they may differ from the opinions of others.  ​	Introduction Define the key words in the table above to use for GCSE questions. What are the causes and possible solutions to global warming? What forms of pollution are there? Explain the possible solutions to pollution. Why does the scarcity of natural resources pose a threat to the future of the planet? What are the possible solutions? What are the Christian and Muslim attitudes to infertility treatments? Explain the nature and importance of transplant surgery What are your opinions on the issues covered in this section? Why might some people hold different views from your own? Explain what these views could be. Global Warming Explain what is meant by global warming. Explain the potential consequences and possible solutions. Express your own opinions about global warming, giving reasons, as well as understand how they may differ from the opinions of others. Pollution Describe the main types of pollution and their causes. Explain some possible solutions. Express your own opinions on pollution. Natural Resources Understand the importance of natural resources. Explain why conserving natural resources is important. Express your own opinions on the use of natural resources. Christian teachings on stewardship and environmental studies. Explain Christian teachings on stewardship. Explain how these teachings affect Christian attitudes to the environment. Express your own views on these Christian teachings. Islamic teachings on stewardship and environmental studies Understand Muslim teachings on stewardship. Explain how these teachings affect Muslim attitudes to the environment. Express your own views on these Muslim teachings. Medical Treatment for Infertility Describe the main fertility treatments available. Explain why these may be controversial. Express your own opinions, giving reasons, as well as understand how they may differ from the opinions of others ​
Unit 1  - Religion and Society Topic 4 - Religion and Community Cohesion	Unit 2 - Christianity and Islam Topic 1 - Rights and Responsibilities ​	Unit 2 - Christinaity and Islam Topic 2 - Environmental and Medical Issues
The UK as a multi-faith society explain the meaning of a multi-faith society State some of the advantages of a multi-faith society State some of the problems that might occur within a multi-faith society evaluate the advantages and problems and expression own opinions Issues raised about Multi-faith societies explain what issues are multi-faith society will face explain the problems of different faiths existing alongside each other explain some of the serious problems in the UK caused by multi-faith issues Ways in which religions work to promote community cohesion describe and explain some of the ways in which religions work to promote community cohesion give your own opinion on these methods Issues of Religion and community cohesion in the media Describe how some television and radio programs deal with religious and community cohesion issues. Describe how racism has been dealt with on television. Explain why it is important for the media to present issues sensitively and accurately. Religion and community cohesion- test yourself test your knowledge and understanding of the topic know what you have done well know how to improve your knowledge and understanding understand what you need to do next to ensure your knowledge and understanding is in line with your target grade Religion and community cohesion- exam practice and support. test your knowledge and understanding of the topic know what you have done well know how to improve your knowledge and understanding understand what you need to do next to ensure your knowledge and understanding is in line with your target grade use your knowledge and understanding, after you are sure it is up to the required standard to hit your target grade, to answer exam questions on the topic successfully ensure you are able to answer exam question successfully by checking to see what each subsection of the exam question requires in order to be successful use the markscheme to evaluate how well you are doing and what you need to do to hit the next level consult your teacher after repeating the above if you are not satisfied you are ready to your exam ​	Christian attitudes towards medical treatment for infertility Explain different Christian attitudes to infertility treatment. Give your own opinions on different Christian views. Islamic attitudes towards medical treatment for infertility Explain different Muslim attitudes to infertility treatment. Give your own opinions on Muslim attitudes and on fertility treatment in general. Transplant surgery Describe transplant surgery and organ donation. Explain some of the advantages and problems associated with organ donation. Christian attitudes to transplant surgery Explain why most Christians agree with transplant surgery with certain conditions. Explain why some Christians disagree with transplant surgery. Give your own opinions on Christian attitudes to transplant surgery. Islamic attitudes to transplant surgery Explain Muslim teaching on organ transplantation. Express your own opinions, giving reasons, as well as understand how they may differ from the opinions of others. Environmental and medical issues- review To identify which parts of section 2, environmental and medical issues, you understand and which you need to improve on. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. Environmental and medical issues- exam support and practice To identify how to answer exam questions. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. Religion and community cohesion- test yourself test your knowledge and understanding of the topic know what you have done well know how to improve your knowledge and understanding understand what you need to do next to ensure your knowledge and understanding is in line with your target grade Religion and community cohesion- exam practice and support. test your knowledge and understanding of the topic know what you have done well know how to improve your knowledge and understanding understand what you need to do next to ensure your knowledge and understanding is in line with your target grade use your knowledge and understanding, after you are sure it is up to the required standard to hit your target grade, to answer exam questions on the topic successfully ensure you are able to answer exam question successfully by checking to see what each subsection of the exam question requires in order to be successful use the markscheme to evaluate how well you are doing and what you need to do to hit the next level consult your teacher after repeating the above if you are not satisfied you are ready to your exam Rights and responsibilities- test yourself To identify which parts of section 1, rights and responsibilities, you understand and which you need to improve on. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. Rights and responsibilities exam practice and support To identify how to answer exam questions. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. End of year Unit 1 and Unit 2 test	Christian attitudes towards medical treatment for infertility Explain different Christian attitudes to infertility treatment. Give your own opinions on different Christian views. Islamic attitudes towards medical treatment for infertility Explain different Muslim attitudes to infertility treatment. Give your own opinions on Muslim attitudes and on fertility treatment in general. Transplant surgery Describe transplant surgery and organ donation. Explain some of the advantages and problems associated with organ donation. Christian attitudes to transplant surgery Explain why most Christians agree with transplant surgery with certain conditions. Explain why some Christians disagree with transplant surgery. Give your own opinions on Christian attitudes to transplant surgery. Islamic attitudes to transplant surgery Explain Muslim teaching on organ transplantation. Express your own opinions, giving reasons, as well as understand how they may differ from the opinions of others. Environmental and medical issues- review To identify which parts of section 2, environmental and medical issues, you understand and which you need to improve on. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. Environmental and medical issues- exam support and practice To identify how to answer exam questions. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. Religion and community cohesion- test yourself test your knowledge and understanding of the topic know what you have done well know how to improve your knowledge and understanding understand what you need to do next to ensure your knowledge and understanding is in line with your target grade Religion and community cohesion- exam practice and support. test your knowledge and understanding of the topic know what you have done well know how to improve your knowledge and understanding understand what you need to do next to ensure your knowledge and understanding is in line with your target grade use your knowledge and understanding, after you are sure it is up to the required standard to hit your target grade, to answer exam questions on the topic successfully ensure you are able to answer exam question successfully by checking to see what each subsection of the exam question requires in order to be successful use the markscheme to evaluate how well you are doing and what you need to do to hit the next level consult your teacher after repeating the above if you are not satisfied you are ready to your exam Rights and responsibilities- test yourself To identify which parts of section 1, rights and responsibilities, you understand and which you need to improve on. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. Rights and responsibilities exam practice and support To identify how to answer exam questions. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. End of year Unit 1 and Unit 2 test

Year 11 GCSE

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Unit 2- Christianity and Islam Topic 3: Peace and Conflict	Topic 4 - Crime and Punishment ​	Revision of key topics ​
Introduction To introduce Section 3 of unit 8: Peace and Conflict and ensure you know what you will be taught and learn in this section and how to achieve grade A*-C at GCSE. This section focuses on two religions only; Christianity and Islam. Why do wars occur? Give some reasons why wars occur. Explain the reasons for was in Darfur. Give your own opinions on why wars occur. The UN and World Peace Describe and explain some of the ways I n which the UN works for peace. Explain the work of the UN in Darfur. Evaluate the UN’s work for world peace, and for peace in Darfur. Religious Organisations and Peace Describe the work of Christian and Muslim peace organisations. Explain why religious organisations work for peace. Express your own opinions, giving reasons, as well as understand how they may differ from the opinions of others. Just War Theory Define the term ‘just war’ Explain the criteria needed for a war to be just Explain the problems of the just war theory. Express your own opinions about just war, giving reasons, as well as understand how they may differ from the opinions of others. Christian attitudes to war Describe the teachings of the New Testament concerning war and peace. Explain the different views of Christian Churches. Express your own opinions on different Christian attitudes to war. Muslim attitudes to war Explain the difference between the greater and lesser jihads. Explain different Muslim attitudes to war. Express your own opinions on Muslim attitudes to war. ​	Peace and conflict review and exam zone To identify which parts of section 3, peace and conflict, you understand and which you need to improve on. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. Peace and conflict exam support and practice To identify how to answer exam questions. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target. Unit 2- Christianity and Islam Topic 4: Crime and Punishment Introduction Define the key words in the table above to use for GCSE questions. Why is there a need for law and justice? What are the theories of punishment and the arguments for and against them? Why is justice important to Christians and Muslims? Explain. What is the nature of capital punishment? I) What are the non-religious arguments about it? II) What are the religious arguments about it? What are the drug and alcohol laws in the UK? What social and health problems arise from drugs and alcohol? Explain. What are Christian and Muslim attitudes to drugs and alcohol? What are your own opinions on the issues covered in this section? Show awareness as to why some people hold views that are different from your own. Theories of punishment Explain the need for law and justice. Describe how laws are made and justice is enforced. Give your own opinions on the need for law and justice. Christians and Justice Explain why Christians should behave justly. Describe the work of Christian agencies seeking justice in the world. Give your own views on what justice  ​	Unit 1- Religion and Society Topic 1: Believing in God Mini test Exam practice and test Topic 2- Matters of Life and Death Matters of life and death topic review Matters of life and death exam practice Topic 3: Marriage and The Family Marriage and the Family- test yourself Exam Help for Marriage and the family Topic 4: Religion and Community Cohesion Religion and community cohesion- test yourself Religion and community cohesion- exam practice and support. Unit 2- Christianity and Islam Topic 1: Rights and Responsibilities Rights and responsibilities- test yourself Rights and responsibilities exam practice and support Topic 2: Environmental and medical issues Environmental and medical issues- review Environmental and medical issues- exam support and practice Topic 3: Peace and Conflict Peace and conflict review and exam zone Peace and conflict exam support and practice Topic 4: Crime and Punishment Crime and punishment review and progress Crime and Punishment exam support and practice ​
Unit 2 - Christianity and Islam ​Topic 3: Peace and conflict	Topic 5 - Crime and Punishment ​
Christian attitudes to bullying Explain what is meant by ‘bullying’ and some of the different types of bullying. Outline Christian attitudes to bullying. Express your own responses to bullying and Christian attitudes to it. Muslim attitudes to bullying Outline Muslim attitudes to Bullying. Express your own opinions about Muslim attitudes to bullying. Describe some of the ways that those being bullied can get help. Religious conflicts within the family Give examples of situations which may cause religious conflict within families. Explain why this conflict can occur. Give some solutions to how these conflicts can be resolved. Express your own opinions on religious conflicts within families. Christian teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation Define the terms forgiveness and reconciliation. Explain Christian teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation. Give your own opinions on Christian teachings about forgiveness and reconciliation. Muslim teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation Explain Islamic teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation. Give your own opinions on Muslim teachings about forgiveness and reconciliation. Mock Revision ​	Muslim attitudes to justice Explain why justice is important to Muslims. Give examples of how Islamic teachings about justice are put into practise. Express your own opinion about Muslim attitudes to justice with reasons. Non-religious arguments about capital punishment Give non-religious reasons for and against capital punishment. Express your own views on the death penalty. Christian attitudes to capital punishment Explain why some Christians are against capital punishment. Explain why other Christians are for capital punishment for serious crimes. Evaluate these reasons and come to your own conclusions. Islamic attitudes to capital punishment Describe what the Qur’an says about capital punishment. Explain why many Muslims are in favour of the death penalty for certain crimes. Explain why some Muslims are against the death penalty. Give your own views on these ideas. Drugs and Alcohol Laws Describe the basic laws regarding the sale and consumption of drugs and alcohol in the UK. Express your own opinions on these laws. Social and Health problems caused by drugs and alcohol Explain some of the social and health problems caused by drugs and alcohol. Give your own opinions on the health and social problems of drugs. Christian attitudes to drugs and alcohol Describe and explain Christian attitudes to illegal drugs. Explain different Christian attitudes to alcohol. Evaluate Christian views and compare them to your own. Islamic attitudes to drugs and alcohol Describe Muslim attitudes to drugs and alcohol. Give reasons for these attitudes. Evaluate these attitudes and compare them to your own opinion. Crime and punishment review and progress To identify which parts of section 4, crime and punishment, you understand and which you need to improve on. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target.  Crime and Punishment exam support and practice To identify how to answer exam questions. To ensure you are aware of the level of knowledge, understanding and application needed to achieve the level of progress to hit your target.