when does life begin

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• As you walked in you have been given a necklace...

• In groups of 9- organise yourselves into the timeline- from conception to birth...

• Then ask yourself?

• WHEN DOES LIFE BEGIN?

Conception

4 weeks

8 weeks

12 weeks

16 weeks

20 weeks

24 weeks

28 weeks

36 weeks

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When does life begin?

Learning objectives:

• To debate and explain different views

on when life begins. • To form our own opinion and compare

it to those of Muslims and Christians.

Task – ideas on when life begins

Follow the instructions on the sheet.

Catholics say “Life begins at the moment

of conception”

Muslims say “There is potential life from the

moment of conception, but a foetus gets a soul

at 120 days, so this is when life really starts.”

A foetus is viable (can survive outside the womb)

at 22 weeks. This is when life starts.

1. Add these views onto your timeline.

2. Which do you agree/disagree with? Why?

Why is it important to ask

the question: “When does life begin”?

In pairs, list as many ideas as you can come up with.

6-mark question“It is nonsense to speak of a

moment when life begins.” • Do you agree? Give reasons for your

answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view.

• Refer to religious arguments in your answer. For

Against

Religious view

My view

Evaluate the

Religious view

Peer Assessment

Swap books, and use your mark scheme to peer assess your partner’s answer.

Write down:

• Two things they’ve done well.

• One thing that they could improve.

Improve your OWN answer

Spend a few minutes improving your answer.

You could:• Check spelling• Add in evidence for the religious view• Explain your opinion

Plenary

3 – key words and their meaning

2 – religious views1 – reason why you think deciding when life begins is important