RME @ PGS
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Mrs Lee, Mrs Ross, Mr Berry (PT) & Mrs Kerr
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What to look out for this month; January |
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S1 Gideons Visits - w/b 14th January
S2 Parents Evening Wednesday 23rd January - Make sure you ask your teacher for an appointment! S2 Trip to St Mungo's Museum, Glasgow Central Mosque and the Koh-I-Noor for a curry - Return consent forms to Mr Berry ASAP! |
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Philosophical Quote of the Month; January
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RME on Tour!
Kelvingrove Art Galleries & Glasgow Central Mosque (S2)
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At the beginning of February, 30 S2 pupils went to...
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Samye Ling Buddhist Temple (S5/6)
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In December, Senior RMPS pupils visited Samye Ling Buddhist Temple in Dumfries.
There we met Buddhist Nun Ani Sangchub who gave us an insight into the Buddhist way of life. Here is what some of our pupils had to say... |
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RME @ PGS
RMPS and Philosophy; S3 Elective, National 4/5 and Higher
S3 Elective; Philosophy and Religion
The S3 Philosophy and Religion course is divided into 4 main areas:
Morality in the Modern World: The class will study the topic Medical Ethics. This will focus on moral issues that doctors, nurses and scientists are currently considering. You will focus particularly on the issues of euthanasia and the use of human embryos for scientific research. The philosophical questions debated will include: Is it ever right to kill a human being? When does human life begin?
Philosophical Questions: The class will study different issues that modern philosophers believe are important in the modern world. You will learn about the views of modern and ancient Philosophers and compare their ideas with both religious beliefs and current scientific theories. The Philosophical questions debated will include: Why does the universe exist? Has science replaced religion? Are humans free to make choices?
Critical Thinking: Humans like to argue and present their views about pretty much every subject that interests them. However, do they provide good reasons to back-up their ideas? This unit will teach you some important skills that will help you identify good and bad arguments that people often use and, most importantly, provide you with tools to help you become better at justifying your own views.
World Religion: All the world religions offer answers to questions about the meaning and purpose of life. They also have a significant impact on the world today. The Philosophical questions debated will include: How can I live as a true human? Are humans different from animals? Is there a purpose to life?
The course will include project work, interpreting information from DVDs and video clips, internet research, class debates, guest speakers, group work and trips.
As well as developing your knowledge and understanding of each topic you will also develop your higher order critical thinking skills such as:
Morality in the Modern World: The class will study the topic Medical Ethics. This will focus on moral issues that doctors, nurses and scientists are currently considering. You will focus particularly on the issues of euthanasia and the use of human embryos for scientific research. The philosophical questions debated will include: Is it ever right to kill a human being? When does human life begin?
Philosophical Questions: The class will study different issues that modern philosophers believe are important in the modern world. You will learn about the views of modern and ancient Philosophers and compare their ideas with both religious beliefs and current scientific theories. The Philosophical questions debated will include: Why does the universe exist? Has science replaced religion? Are humans free to make choices?
Critical Thinking: Humans like to argue and present their views about pretty much every subject that interests them. However, do they provide good reasons to back-up their ideas? This unit will teach you some important skills that will help you identify good and bad arguments that people often use and, most importantly, provide you with tools to help you become better at justifying your own views.
World Religion: All the world religions offer answers to questions about the meaning and purpose of life. They also have a significant impact on the world today. The Philosophical questions debated will include: How can I live as a true human? Are humans different from animals? Is there a purpose to life?
The course will include project work, interpreting information from DVDs and video clips, internet research, class debates, guest speakers, group work and trips.
As well as developing your knowledge and understanding of each topic you will also develop your higher order critical thinking skills such as:
- Analysis (explaining an issue, making connections between beliefs, explaining the consequences of ideas)
- Evaluation (making a personal judgement about a belief and learning how to provide good reasons to back-up your views)
National 4/5 and Higher RMPS
S4 RMPS is divided into 4 areas;
Religious and Philosophical Questions: The Existence of God
Morality and Belief: Morality, Medicine and the Human Body
World Religion: Christianity
Assignment
S5/6 RMPS is divided into 4 areas;
Religious and Philosophical Questions: The Existence of God
Morality and Belief: Morality and Justice
World Religion: Buddhism
Assignment
Religious and Philosophical Questions: The Existence of God
Morality and Belief: Morality, Medicine and the Human Body
World Religion: Christianity
Assignment
S5/6 RMPS is divided into 4 areas;
Religious and Philosophical Questions: The Existence of God
Morality and Belief: Morality and Justice
World Religion: Buddhism
Assignment
National 5 and Higher Philosophy
Core RME
S1 Core RME
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In S1 pupils will study the following units;
b.Be a Pig c.Be a Chameleon 5. World Religion; Christianity Health and Wellbeing (Relationships / Alcohol and drugs / Bullying |
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S2 Core RME
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In S2 pupils will study the following units;
1. The Holy City of Jerusalem 2. World Religion; Judaism 3. Morality in the Movies 4. The Universe 5. World Religion; Islam 6. Health and Wellbeing: A Healthy Mind (Mo Farah case study)
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S3 Core RME
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In S3 pupils will study the following units;
1.Issues of Belief Influences and Beliefs The nature of God Miracles, Religious Experiences and Psychological Explanations The Problem of Pain The Design Argument 2.World Religion; Sikhism 3.Making Moral Decisions (Moral Theories) 4.Capital Punishment debate 5.YPI – Religion and Values (SQA Unit Award) 6.Health and Wellbeing: Choices, Alcohol and drugs 7.Beliefs; the good, the bad and the ugly |
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S4 Core RME
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In S4 pupils will study the following units;
1.World Religion; Buddhism 2.Introduction to Philosophy 3.Personal Development: Self Awareness SQA Award 4.Beliefs and Values unit awards 5. How to become a Global Citizen 6.Sexual morality |
World Challenge
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