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Which subject	Religion
What topic	Ethics of assisted dying
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Ethics of Assisted Dying

Subject

Religion

Topic

Ethics of Assisted Dying

Grade/Age Group

Flexible (suitable for various grades)

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• To understand the ethical arguments surrounding assisted dying.
• To explore different religious perspectives on assisted dying.
• To facilitate critical thinking and respectful discussion on the topic.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (for any video clips or presentations)
• Handouts with summaries of various religious views
• Ethical dilemma scenarios (for group discussions)
• Reflection worksheet for homework

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic of assisted dying. Pose the question, "What do you think about assisted dying?" to gauge initial thoughts.
2	Overview of Ethics	10	Present key ethical arguments for and against assisted dying. Engage students in a brief discussion about their initial thoughts and feelings on these points.
3	Religious Perspectives	10	Distribute handouts summarizing different religious views on assisted dying (e.g., Christianity, Islam, Buddhism). Discuss how these perspectives shape opinions.
4	Group Discussion	5	Divide students into small groups. Give each group an ethical dilemma scenario related to assisted dying to discuss. Circulate and assist as needed.
5	Conclusion and Reflection	5	Come back together as a class. Summarise the main viewpoints discussed. Introduce the reflection worksheet for homework that asks students to articulate their views on assisted dying.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum by addressing themes of belief, values, and ethical issues in religion.

Homework

• Complete the reflection worksheet with personal views on the ethics of assisted dying.
• Submit the worksheet at the start of the next lesson (no presentations required).

Assessment

• Evaluate participation during discussions and group work.
• Review the completed reflection worksheets to assess understanding and individual perspectives on the topic.

Lesson script