Year 9 – Is there a right way to live? Key beliefs Pupils will learn that there are different religious and non-religious perspectives on morality, with a focus on key Christian teachings and principles. They will also learn how these can affect ethical decision making in the world today. Key beliefs Pupils will learn that there are different religious and non-religious perspectives on morality, with a focus on key Christian teachings and principles. They will also learn how these can affect ethical decision making in the world today. Key words Ethics – a system of moral principles. They affect how people make decisions and lead their lives. Situation Ethics – ethical decisions that follow flexible guidelines rather than absolute rules, and be taken on a case by case basis Utilitarianism – An ethical philosophy in which the happiness of the greatest number of people in the society is considered the greatest good. Protection – an aim of punishment that provides safety for society. Deterrence – to prevent someone from committing crime or re-committing crime. Reformation – To reform / change someone from bad to good. Retribution – To gain revenge through punishment. Key words Ethics – a system of moral principles. They affect how people make decisions and lead their lives. Situation Ethics – ethical decisions that follow flexible guidelines rather than absolute rules, and be taken on a case by case basis Utilitarianism – An ethical philosophy in which the happiness of the greatest number of people in the society is considered the greatest good. Protection – an aim of punishment that provides safety for society. Deterrence – to prevent someone from committing crime or re-committing crime. Reformation – To reform / change someone from bad to good. Retribution – To gain revenge through punishment. EXPECTED ATTAINMENT: • articulate personal opinions on the relevance and value of religious teachings within a discussion of global ethical issues • critically evaluate their personal response to matters of religious belief and practice as well as on moral and ethical issues in the world today EXPECTED ATTAINMENT: • articulate personal opinions on the relevance and value of religious teachings within a discussion of global ethical issues • critically evaluate their personal response to matters of religious belief and practice as well as on moral and ethical issues in the world today