Human Life & Conception

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the stages of human development from conception to birth
2. Explain Church teaching that life begins at conception, using the concept of imago Dei
3. Examine and summarise arguments both for and against abortion

Resources Include: 
- Lesson PowerPoint
- Abortion Information - An information sheet about the facts and figures of abortion in the UK, with some questions to consider.
- Church Teaching - A selection of information for pupils to use when designing their information page.
- When Does Life Begin - A chart for pupils to add information to about different stages of fetal development.
- Teacher Notes - An information sheet for teachers with some thoughts and ideas for use before teaching this lesson.

Religious Education Directory Links:
D9.1.1 - Consider the claim that the human right to life begins at conception. Present arguments for and against the claim, including a Catholic response (with reference to the mystery of imago Dei) weighing the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments. Arrive at a judgement supported by an effective evaluation of the arguments
R9.1.3 - Consider their own response to the belief that all human life is sacred from the moment of conception.

Scheme of Work: Year 9 Creation & Covenant - Lesson 6 _______________________________________________________________________________

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