AL-ASHRAF SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018 YEAR 10 AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES SCHEMES OF WORK Term 1 Independent Learners Creative Thinkers Reflective Learners Team Workers Self Managers Effective Participators Identify questions to answer Generate ideas and Identify and invite feedback. Deal Collaborate and Organise time and Discuss issues of concern to seek resolution. Propose and problems to solve. explore positively with praise, setbacks show consideration resources, prioritising practical ways forward, breaking tasks down into Explore issues, events or possibilities. Create and criticism to inform future to others. Work resources. Show manageable steps. towards common commitment / problems from different solutions and follow progress. goals. perseverance. perspectives. ideas through. BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS Content coverage Week 1 The festivals of Eid Ul Fitr, Eid Ul Adha and Ashura ISLAM Aims/learning outcomes To understand the origins of Eid Ul Fitr, Eid Ul Adha and Ashura To identify how Eid Ul Fitr, Eid Ul Adha and Ashura are celebrated Resources The AQA GCSE Religious Studies Student Book Taleemul Haq SMSC (Spiritual, moral, social & cultural development) Spiritual development is reflected by: Exploring religious beliefs enjoyment in learning about themselves, others and the world. Use of imagination and creativity by reflecting on key questions of meaning Differentiation All pupils will be able to outline the reasons behind the celebrations of Eid Fitr, Eid Ul Adha and Ashura Most pupils will be able explain how Eid Ul Fit, Eid Ul Adha and Ashura is celebrated in Britain today
and truth. Showing respect and tolerance for people s opinions and feelings. Experiencing a sense of belonging by developing their own views and ideas on religious and spiritual issues Moral development is reflected by: The right of others to hold differing views. Consideration and concern for people with differing views Differentiating between right and wrong. Social development is reflected by: Personal responsibilities and rights of being members of communities (local, national and global); The ability to relate to others including a range of religious, ethnic backgrounds. To work with others for the common good by developing a shared sense of belonging and participating, active contribution, communities. Cultural development is reflected by : Some pupils will be able to evaluate if All Muslims should celebrate the same festivals for the same reasons. Respect for their own culture and that of others (culture diversity) Showing interest in differences in relation to culture Activities/Assessment Discuss why many Muslims in the UK prefer to make the sacrifice of giving money to the poor than the meat to the poor Cross Curricular ICT Researching opposing points of view Discuss the following statement Ashura is more significant to Sunni Muslims English Speaking skills through debated discussions Literacy development in written assignments (Quality of written communication and SPAG)
Homework 1 (45 minutes) Muslims living in the UK should not celebrate their Islamic festivals. Evaluate this statement. In your answer, you should: Refer to Muslim teaching Give developed arguments to support this statement Give developed arguments to support a different point of view Reach a justified conclusion (12 marks) THEMATIC STUDIES RELATIONSHIPS FAMILIES AND Content coverage Week 2 3.1 Human sexuality Resources The AQA GCSE Religious Studies Student Book Aims/learning outcomes To understand Muslim teachings about human sexuality To identify the meanings of the terms Heterosexual and Homosexual relationships. To understand contemporary British attitudes about human sexuality and Homosexual The Edexcel Religion and ethics through Islam Debate.org http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-homosexuality-wrong True tube videos https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/my-two-mums
relationships https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/gay-marriage-matters SMSC (Spiritual, moral, social & cultural development) Spiritual development is reflected by: Exploring religious beliefs enjoyment in learning about themselves, others and the world. Use of imagination and creativity by reflecting on key questions of meaning Differentiation All pupils will be able to give examples of the key terms Heterosexual Homosexual Most pupils will be outline Muslim, Christian and contemporary attitudes towards Homosexual and Heterosexual relationships
and truth. Showing respect and tolerance for people s opinions and feelings. Experiencing a sense of belonging by developing their own views and ideas on religious and spiritual issues Moral development is reflected by: The right of others to hold differing views. Consideration and concern for people with differing views Differentiating between right and wrong. Social development is reflected by: Personal responsibilities and rights of being members of communities (local, national and global); The ability to relate to others including a range of religious, ethnic backgrounds. To work with others for the common good by developing a shared sense of belonging and participating, active contribution, communities. Some pupils will be able to evaluate if there is too much sexual freedom in contemporary British society Cultural development is reflected by: Respect for their own culture and that of others (culture diversity) Showing interest in differences in relation to culture Activities/Assessment Discuss if there is any kind of sexual relationship which is unacceptable? Should Gay Marriages be allowed? Cross Curricular ICT Researching opposing points of view Discuss non -religious, atheist and Humanists English Speaking skills through debated discussions
views on Human sexuality and Homosexuality Discuss How attitudes to homosexuality has changed in contemporary British society? Literacy development in written assignments (Quality of written communication and SPAG) Discuss - What do we learn about society? 1967 Act legalising homosexual relationships for males over 21, 1994 age reduced to 18, 2001 reduced again to 16. Civil partnerships 2004/ same-sex marriage 2013. Homework 1 (30 minutes) Research wider opinions if people feel Homosexuality is wrong Homework 2 (8 Minutes) Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about same-sex parents. In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more religious traditions (4 marks) BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS ISLAM Content coverage Week 3 3.2 Sexual relationships before and outside marriage Resources The AQA GCSE Religious Studies Student Book
Aims/learning outcomes To understand Muslim teachings about sexual relationship before and outside marriage To identify contemporary British attitudes about sexual relationship before and outside marriage Taleemul Haq Debate.org http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-you-have-sex-beforemarriage SMSC (Spiritual, moral, social & cultural development) Spiritual development is reflected by: Exploring religious beliefs enjoyment in learning about themselves, others and the world. Use of imagination and creativity by reflecting on key questions of meaning Differentiation All pupils will be able to explain the difference between sex before and outside marriage Most pupils will be able to explain why sex before marriage is Widely accepted in British society
and truth. Showing respect and tolerance for people s opinions and feelings. Experiencing a sense of belonging by developing their own views and ideas on religious and spiritual issues Moral development is reflected by: The right of others to hold differing views. Consideration and concern for people with differing views Differentiating between right and wrong. Social development is reflected by: Personal responsibilities and rights of being members of communities (local, national and global); The ability to relate to others including a range of religious, ethnic backgrounds. To work with others for the common good by developing a shared sense of belonging and participating, active contribution, communities. Cultural development is reflected by : Some pupils will be able evaluate why Islam is against sexual relationship before and outside marriage Respect for their own culture and that of others (culture diversity) Showing interest in differences in relation to culture Activities/Assessment Discuss If sexual relationship should only take place within the framework of Marriage? Cross Curricular ICT Researching opposing points of view Research What Christianity teaches about sex before and outside marriage Homework 1 (30 minutes) English Speaking skills through debated discussions Literacy development in written assignments (Quality of written communication and SPAG)
Research wide opinions if sex before marriage should be allowed? Homework 2 (10 minutes) Explain two religious beliefs about sexual relationships outside of marriage (adultery). BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer. [5 marks] Content coverage Week 4 3.3 Contraception and family planning ISLAM Aims/learning outcomes To examine the different types of contraception To understand Muslim teachings on family planning and the use of contraception within marriage To identify contemporary British attitudes towards family planning and the use of contraception SMSC (Spiritual, moral, social & cultural development) Spiritual development is reflected by: Exploring religious beliefs enjoyment in learning about themselves, others and the world. Use of imagination and creativity by reflecting on key questions of meaning Resources Differentiation The AQA GCSE Religious Studies Student Book Taleemul Haq All pupils will be able to identify different forms of contraception Most pupils will be able outline when the use of contraception is permitted for Muslims
and truth. Showing respect and tolerance for people s opinions and feelings. Experiencing a sense of belonging by developing their own views and ideas on religious and spiritual issues Moral development is reflected by: The right of others to hold differing views. Consideration and concern for people with differing views Differentiating between right and wrong. Social development is reflected by: Personal responsibilities and rights of being members of communities (local, national and global); The ability to relate to others including a range of religious, ethnic backgrounds. To work with others for the common good by developing a shared sense of belonging and participating, active contribution, communities. Cultural development is reflected by : Some pupils will be able to evaluate if using contraception is a form of killing? Respect for their own culture and that of others (culture diversity) Showing interest in differences in relation to culture Activities/Assessment Discuss The difference between contraception and family planning Discuss If the use of contraception interferes with the gift of life? Discuss which forms of contraception is not permitted in Islam Cross Curricular ICT Researching opposing points of view English Speaking skills through debated discussions Literacy development in written assignments (Quality of written communication and SPAG)
Homework 1 (45 minutes Create a poster on Muslim, Christian and contemporary British attitudes on contraception and family planning Homework 2 (45 minutes) Contraception within marriage is wrong. Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should refer to religious arguments may refer to non-religious arguments should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] THEMATIC STUDIES RELATIONSHIPS FAMILIES AND Content coverage Week 5 3.4 Marriage Resources The AQA GCSE Religious Studies Student Book
Aims/learning outcomes To understand the Muslim and Christian beliefs about the nature and purpose of Marriage To explore the Muslim, Christian and non-religious responses to same sex Marriage and cohabitation The Edexcel Religion and ethics through Islam Debate.org http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-marriage-really-necessary http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-marriage-important http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-cohabitation-wrong True tube videos https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/christian-marriage SMSC (Spiritual, moral, social & cultural development) Spiritual development is reflected by: Exploring religious beliefs enjoyment in learning about themselves, others and the world. Use of imagination and creativity by reflecting on key questions of meaning Differentiation All pupils will be able to outline why people chose to Marry Most pupils will be outline Muslim, Christian beliefs about the purpose of Marriage
and truth. Showing respect and tolerance for people s opinions and feelings. Experiencing a sense of belonging by developing their own views and ideas on religious and spiritual issues Moral development is reflected by: The right of others to hold differing views. Consideration and concern for people with differing views Differentiating between right and wrong. Social development is reflected by: Personal responsibilities and rights of being members of communities (local, national and global); The ability to relate to others including a range of religious, ethnic backgrounds. To work with others for the common good by developing a shared sense of belonging and participating, active contribution, communities. Cultural development is reflected by: Respect for their own culture and that of others (culture diversity) Showing interest in differences in relation to culture Some pupils will be able to evaluate if Marriage is a necessity Activities/Assessment Discuss why people chose to marry Discuss why people chose not to marry Cross Curricular ICT Researching opposing points of view Discuss Reasons why people might live together rather than marry Discuss The advantages and disadvantages of English Speaking skills through debated discussions Literacy development in written assignments (Quality of
having parents assist with finding a marriage partner written communication and SPAG) Discuss How marriage protects the rights of each other Discuss Why some Muslims and Christians oppose same sex Marriage Homework 1 (10 minutes) Explain two religious beliefs about the nature of marriage. Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer. [5 marks] Homework 2 (45 minutes) Research which groups of Muslims and Christians in Britain are willing to conduct civil partnerships or Marriages for same sex couples BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS ISLAM Content coverage Week 6 3.5 Divorce and remarriage Resources The AQA GCSE Religious Studies Student Book
Aims/learning outcomes To explore the different reasons for divorce in Britain today To understand Muslim and Christian teachings about divorce and remarriage To consider ethical arguments related to divorce, including those based on the Sanctity of marriage vows and on compassion Taleemul Haq Debate.org http://www.debate.org/debates/divorce/1/ http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-divorce-be-illegal SMSC (Spiritual, moral, social & cultural development) Spiritual development is reflected by: Exploring religious beliefs enjoyment in learning about themselves, others and the world. Use of imagination and creativity by reflecting on key questions of meaning Differentiation All pupils will be able to explain the key terms Divorce and Remarriage Most pupils will be able to explain the contrasting beliefs in contemporary Britain about Divorce
and truth. Showing respect and tolerance for people s opinions and feelings. Experiencing a sense of belonging by developing their own views and ideas on religious and spiritual issues Moral development is reflected by: The right of others to hold differing views. Consideration and concern for people with differing views Differentiating between right and wrong. Social development is reflected by: Personal responsibilities and rights of being members of communities (local, national and global); The ability to relate to others including a range of religious, ethnic backgrounds. To work with others for the common good by developing a shared sense of belonging and participating, active contribution, communities. Cultural development is reflected by : Some pupils will be able evaluate if taking vows is an important key feature of a Marriage Respect for their own culture and that of others (culture diversity) Showing interest in differences in relation to culture Activities/Assessment Discuss why marriages fail - the impact that divorce can have on a family Discuss the following Should couples stay together if there are children in the family? Is it too easy to get a divorce today? Cross Curricular ICT Researching opposing points of view English Speaking skills through debated discussions Literacy development in written assignments (Quality of written communication and SPAG)
Should people remarry? Is it likely to be successful? What do we learn from the statistics about divorce and how it is changing over time? Discuss - What marriage vows teach about marriage and what impact do these have on attitudes to divorce? Discuss - what advice a religious leader would give a couple wanting a divorce and why they would give the advice. Where does compassion fit into the discussion? Might divorce be a least worst option? Homework 2 (45 minutes) Divorce is never right. Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should refer to religious arguments may refer to non-religious arguments should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] Week 7 Assessment