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26 March 2026

pptx, 1.39 MB
pptx, 1.39 MB

This complete PSHE lesson explores the topic of abortion in a clear, sensitive, and age‑appropriate way. Students begin by considering real‑life reasons why someone may choose an abortion before learning what the law says in the UK, including gestation limits and safeguarding considerations.

The lesson examines why abortion rates have changed over time, the differences between pro‑life and pro‑choice viewpoints, and the ethical questions surrounding bodily autonomy, quality of life, and personal responsibility. Students analyse case studies, statistics, and global examples to deepen their understanding of how legality, safety, and access influence real‑world outcomes.

The lesson ends with a reflective task where students consider their own views, weigh up both sides of the debate, and practise expressing their position respectfully and thoughtfully — a key PSHE skill.

Includes:
-What abortion is + UK legal framework
-Ethical reasoning: “Is abortion morally acceptable?”
-Pro‑life and pro‑choice overview
-Real-world statistics & global examples
-Discussion prompts and evaluation tasks
-Fully teacher‑ready slides (no preparation needed)

Note: Two full RE lessons exploring religious perspectives on abortion (Christianity & Islam) are also available
Lesson 1 RE Abortion - /teaching-resource/abortion-religion-life-and-death-re-aqa-ks4-lesson-quiz-13435042
Lesson 2 RE Abortion - /teaching-resource/abortion-when-does-life-begin-aqa-re-christianity-and-islam-13436233

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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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