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A complete and editable KS4 lesson exploring abortion, UK law and the debate around when life begins, supported by a retrieval‑focused 1–2 mark exam question sheet.

Ideal for Religion, Life & Death units or sensitive‑topic teaching where clarity and structure matter.

This lesson guides students through what abortion is, why someone may choose it, and the differences between UK and Northern Ireland law, using clear explanations, visual prompts and structured discussion. Students also examine key milestones in foetal development to support debate on when life begins.

Includes a range of discussion tasks, think‑pair‑share questions, video links, and written reflection activities, helping students build confidence, empathy and exam‑ready understanding.

Includes:
-Full editable PowerPoint
-Clear introduction to abortion
-Why people may seek an abortion
-UK and Northern Ireland legal frameworks
-Timeline of foetal development
-Debate tasks: “When does life begin?”
-Structured written reflection

Printable student question sheet
-Ten 1–2 mark exam‑style questions
-Covers: sanctity of life, abortion law, creation beliefs, stewardship, origins of life

KS4 Religion, Life & Death units
Sensitive-topic PSHE/RE lessons
Exam preparation and low‑stakes assessment

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A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

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AQA GCSE RE / PSHE Abortion Teaching Bundle (4 Lessons + Assessment + Worksheets)

This four‑resource bundle provides everything you need to teach abortion from multiple curriculum angles, making it perfect for RS, PSHE, Citizenship, SMSC and whole‑school wellbeing programmes. The pack includes three full lessons and a GCSE‑style exam practice quiz, allowing you to cover legal, ethical, personal, and religious dimensions with clarity and sensitivity. Students explore what abortion is, why people may choose it, and how UK law works; examine pro‑life and pro‑choice perspectives; learn when different religions believe life begins; and analyse key Christian and Muslim teachings applied to abortion. The included assessment resource offers ready‑made 1–2 mark questions to strengthen factual recall and confidence with exam‑style wording. Included in the bundle: ✔ PSHE Lesson – Is Abortion Morally Acceptable? Explores reasons for abortion, UK law, safety, global context, statistics, and ethical reasoning. ✔ RS Lesson – Religious Teachings on Abortion (Christianity & Islam) A clear and accessible introduction to sacred texts, sanctity of life, ensoulment, and denominational differences. ✔ RS Lesson – The Ethics of Abortion Covers sanctity vs quality of life, legal comparisons, when life begins, and structured evaluation tasks. ✔Exam Practice Quiz (1–2 mark questions) A ready‑to‑use worksheet focusing on key keywords, beliefs, laws, and religious teachings. Perfect for retrieval practice or homework. This bundle provides a complete, ready‑to‑teach sequence that builds knowledge, encourages discussion, and supports GCSE‑style skills. It is ideal for mixed‑ability groups, non‑specialist teachers, and departments seeking to deliver abortion sensitively and confidently across different subjects.

£4.20

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