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A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the whole school Easter collection Religion and worldviews, Why and how is Easter celebrated?.
This resource is designed to support KS2 children as they explore different aspects of Easter, including what Easter can teach about forgiveness, how Easter is celebrated around the world and why these celebrations are important for community and belonging.
This Religious Education video guides teachers through an additional unit designed for teaching in the lead-up to Easter, aimed at Years 1 to 6. The unit progressively builds children’s knowledge and understanding of why and how Easter is celebrated, offering a structured approach to exploring key themes and traditions.
The video outlines how children will engage with big questions about Easter through age-appropriate lessons. Key Stage 1 students will learn about the key events from the New Testament, reflecting on the significance of Easter in the Christian calendar. They will explore how the story of Jesus’ resurrection brings hope to many Christians.
In Key Stage 2, the focus shifts to the themes of forgiveness and Jesus’ teachings, encouraging children to reflect on their relevance in daily life. They will also investigate Easter traditions from different cultures, emphasizing community and shared beliefs.
For Key Stage 2, children will make connections between Jesus’ death, resurrection, and the concept of eternal life, exploring Easter’s symbolism and its role in Christian faith. The video explains key Holy Week events, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, helping students understand their significance.
Beyond Christian perspectives, the unit also examines how Easter is celebrated globally, including both religious and non-religious traditions. It encourages children to approach the topic with a multidisciplinary lens, incorporating sociology, anthropology, and theology.
The video highlights the importance of sensitive discussions about death and resurrection, ensuring children can engage with these themes with compassion and critical thinking. Teachers are advised to address misconceptions, such as the idea that only Christians celebrate Easter or that all Christians believe in physical resurrection.
The unit provides teacher knowledge sections, focused questioning techniques, and strategies for managing sensitive discussions to support teachers. If difficult questions arise, the wonder box approach is suggested, allowing time for thoughtful responses.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religious Education resources, offering structured guidance to help teachers feel confident in delivering engaging and meaningful lessons on Easter.
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This Kapow History video introduces pupils to the geography of Greece and how it influenced the development of Ancient Greek civilisation. It explores Greece’s mountainous landscape, its many islands and its surrounding seas, explaining how these geographical features led to the creation of independent city-states such as Athens and Sparta.
Pupils will learn how the rugged terrain shaped Greek society, how the sea played a crucial role in trade and exploration and how geography influenced government and daily life in Ancient Greece. With clear visuals and engaging explanations, this video provides essential background knowledge for studying Ancient Greece and understanding its impact on the wider world.
This video helps pupils connect historical events with the physical landscape that shaped them and comprises part of this Kapow Primary History lesson:
History, Year 5, Lesson 1: Who were the ancient Greeks and where did they live?
An interview with Naomi Allman, an archaeologist at the British Museum
An interview with Rosa Legeno-Bell, director of Diverse History UK.
