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Year 11 Revision Homework – Human Relationships

Mr Bigg — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:23:59 +0000

Dear Year 11s,

We’re starting to go back through Year 10 topics as revision homework. You need to dig out your Year 10 books to answer the following:

(a) What does contraception mean? [1]
(b) Name two forms of contraception that might be acceptable to some Christians. [2]
(c) Describe the attitudes towards sex before marriage of some Christians. [3]
(d) Explain Christian beliefs about the value of sexual relationships. [6]
(e) ‘It is the duty of religious people to encourage contraception to avoid overpopulation.’ [12]

Due dates:
11D – Tuesday 18th September

Please speak to me BEFORE it’s due if you don’t understand anything!

Year 11: “Explain Christian beliefs about the soul” (6 marks)

Mr Bigg — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:43:41 +0000

Hello 11D. Just a reminder that you need to complete this Part D question for Monday (16th).

Remember to use the Christian beliefs about the soul handout you were given and to EXPLAIN (ie, give reasons for) what Christians believe the soul to be like, how it separates us from animals, and how Plato and St Paul understood it.

Year 11 Homework: Belief about Deity

Mr Bigg — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:23:45 +0000

(a) What does the term ‘holy’ mean? [1]
(b) Describe (with examples) two types of miracles Jesus performed. [2]
(c) How do Christians believe they can know what God is like? [3]
(d) Explain what Christians believe about the nature of God. [6]
(e) ‘If miracles were true, they would happen all the time.’ [12]

This is due on the 29th November for 11D and 1st December for 11C please!

You can leave a comment if you have any questions.

Year 11 Medical Ethics Homework

Mr Bigg — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:19:18 +0000

Your next revision past question is on Medical Ethics:

(a) What is meant by ‘abortion’? [1]
(b) What is meant by the terms ‘pro choice’ and ‘pro life’? [2]
(c) Give three reasons to explain why Christians believe that life is sacred. [3]
(d) Explain Christian attitudes to suicide. [6]
(e) ‘People in great pain should be allowed to die if they want to.’ [12]

This is due on:
11D: Monday 17th October
11C: Tuesday 1st November

Resources:

Year 11 Human Relationships homework

Mr Bigg — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:01:11 +0000

The question for homework is this, be sure to answer all parts ON PAPER please (typed or written), not in your book:

(a) What is meant by ‘annulment’? (1)
(b) State two situations in which an annulment might be possible. (2)
(c) Describe three Christian beliefs about divorce. (3)
(d) Explain what Christians believe about the purpose of marriage. (6)
(e) ‘Women should always obey their husbands.’ (12)

Remember to be analytical for part E. What are the strengths and weaknesses of different views?

Go back through your notes if you can’t remember any of the answers. If you’re really stuck then leave a comment!

Due dates
For 11D: 20th September
For 11C: 22nd September

Year 11 Easter Revision

Mr Bigg — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:29:04 +0000

Congratulations! We’ve finished the first part of the revision process! If there’s any part of your revision folder missing please fill it in:

Philosophy:

Ethics:

None of these have key words in them. If you’re note sure then either leave a comment or look them up using Google define (search for “Define: *keyword*”).

Remember that you can also get my alternative revision guides.

You can also use the GCSE Philosophy Self-Assessment Sheet to help you organise what you need to know.

Please, please, please get practising exam questions and then email me with them so I can have a look!

Year 11 Revision Sessions

Mr Bigg — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:04:52 +0000

Out of the goodness of our hearts the RPE department have scheduled some revision sessions for you all. Each one covers a particular topic so have a look down the list and get them in your diary!

In years gone by people who have gone to revision sessions have, on average, done better than those who have not…

Unless otherwise stated the sessions are after school from 3pm to 4pm in RPE1.

Mon 21st Mar: Medical Ethics
Weds 23rd Mar: Human Relationships
Weds 30th Mar: Peace and Justice
Thurs 31st Mar: Equality
Mon 4th April: E part questions
Tues 5thApril: Exam technique
Tues 3rd May: Religion and Science
Thurs 5th May: End of Life
Mon 9th May: Good and Evil
Weds 11th May: Belief about Deity
Tues 17th May P1-2:Philosophy and exam technique
Tues 17th May PM: Philosophy Exam
Mon 6th June Lessons 3-4: Medical Ethics / Peace and Justice
Thurs 9th June 1:15-2pm: Human Relationships
Mon 13th June: Religion and Equality
Tuesday 14th June AM: Ethics Exam

GCSE: Rob Bell visiting Cambridge

Mr Bigg — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:37:17 +0000

Rob Bell is a big gun in modern Christian circles. He’s coming to Cambridge too! You should attend as it should be a really interesting talk. It’s on Thursday April 21st (during the holidays). Details are here!

GCSE Revision Guides

Mr Bigg — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:55:06 +0000

Below are revision guides I put together from my last school. You may find them useful…

Philosophy:

Ethics:

Year 11 Part E Homework

Mr Bigg — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:07:03 +0000

On the wiki there are some Part E questions for the topics we have just been revising. Pick one you fancy answering and write an answer on the relevant Wiki page under a section with your name.