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Which subject	Religion
What topic	Impacts of Martin Luther on Christianity
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Impacts of Martin Luther on Christianity

Subject

Religion

Topic

Impacts of Martin Luther on Christianity

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the key beliefs and teachings of Martin Luther.
• Analyze the impact of Luther's actions on the Christian faith and the broader religious landscape.
• Evaluate the implications of the Protestant Reformation initiated by Luther.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen (for slides or videos)
• Copies of excerpts from Martin Luther’s writings (e.g., 95 Theses)
• Worksheets for group discussion
• Access to online resources for additional research (optional)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce Martin Luther and his significance in Christianity. Set the context for the lesson.
2	Overview of Martin Luther	10 mins	Present key points about Luther’s life, including background, his 95 Theses, and major teachings. Use slides for visual support.
3	Group Discussion	10 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss the impact of Luther's actions on Christianity and society. Provide worksheets with guiding questions.
4	Class Reflection	3 mins	Reconvene as a class to discuss group findings. Summarize key impacts identified by students.
5	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Assign students to write a short reflection (300 words) on how Luther's actions influence modern Christianity. Explain that it will be checked without presentations.

Assessment

• Evaluate group discussions through observation.
• Review homework reflections for understanding of the topic and depth of analysis.

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum’s focus on exploring diversity within religious beliefs and the effects of historical figures on religious and social change.

Homework

Students are to write a 300-word reflection on how Martin Luther's actions have influenced modern Christianity, due next lesson. Check homework submissions without presentations to ensure comprehension without classroom anxiety.

Lesson script