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Choose an activity by the thinking you want learners to practise. Each resource includes a full HTML version, an A4 PDF, teacher preparation notes, pupil tasks, sample reasoning and suggestions for adapting the activity. Suggested ages are approximately 11–16; teachers decide suitability for their own learners.
Find an activity for your lesson
| Resource | Main task | Suggested lesson time | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldviews vocabulary cards | Explain twelve terms, match examples and recognise ambiguous wording. | 30 minutes | About 10 minutes; print or display the cards. |
| Claim, evidence and reasoning | Separate a claim, support, reasoning, assumptions and a further question. | 40 minutes | About 10 minutes; read the two fictional examples. |
| Discussion ground rules | Agree useful rules and rehearse respectful sentence stems. | 25 minutes | About 5 minutes; choose a low-stakes practice question. |
| Ethical dilemmas | Compare reasons and defend a choice in three fictional situations. | 40 minutes | About 10 minutes; select a suitable scenario. |
| Worldviews reading log | Explain a writer's ideas and distinguish interpretation from agreement. | 35 minutes for a short text | About 10 minutes, plus choosing and reading a legitimately obtained text. |
Times are planning estimates, not results from classroom trials. Longer texts, discussion and additional writing can require more time. The activity pages explain prerequisites and adaptations so you can shorten, extend or simplify the task.
A useful order for a first lesson
Start with the vocabulary needed for your learning question. Model one response before asking pupils to work independently. For example, pair the atheism and agnosticism explanation with the vocabulary cards, or the claims guide with the reasoning worksheet.
For a discussion lesson, rehearse the ground rules with an ordinary fictional choice first. A pupil can practise asking for clarification without beginning with a sensitive question about family beliefs. Keep the assessment focused on accurate use of terms, fair explanation and support for a conclusion.
Read online, print or adapt
The activity text and teacher material are available on each HTML page; downloading a PDF is optional. Use the browser's print command for a simplified page or the PDF when you want the prepared worksheet layout. The PDFs contain selectable text and spaces for handwritten answers.
You may print, copy and adapt original YAH for Schools material for teaching and personal study with attribution. Identify adaptations. This permission excludes third-party material. Read the full reuse terms before redistributing material from external books, sites or documents.
Choose an accessible format
Use the HTML version when you need browser zoom, text reflow, copying into an accessible school template or assistive technology. The printable documents provide an additional format; they are not a substitute for the complete HTML activity. Read the accessibility information and teacher guidance for practical adaptations.