Lesson 2: What is free will?
Investigating what is meant by free will through the story of Adam and Eve.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Explain that the children will work with a partner to recall and expand on key facts from the last lesson. Display the Presentation: Tell me more, and read the two statements aloud. Allow time for a paired discussion. Encourage the children to turn each statement into a longer sentence by adding a reason, example or more detail.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (part 1)Lesson 1: How do people suffer?Lesson 3: Why do we cause suffering?Lesson 4: Does being good always mean less suffering?Lesson 5: If God is all-powerful, can suffering not be stopped?Lesson 6: How might beliefs about Jesus affect responses to suffering?Optional Easter lesson: Why might some people take part in Easter traditions?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
