Religion and worldviews: Key Stage 2 (RE)

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and key concepts.

(1 lesson)

Exploring ideas about spirituality, the inner self and the soul by interpreting and creating artwork inspired by different beliefs and perspectives.

(6 lessons)

Reflecting on what it means to live a good life by considering ideas about right and wrong and the choices people make.

(7 lessons)

Examining how scriptures are used and valued by different people by investigating a range of religious texts and traditions.

(6 lessons)

Investigating who has the authority to decide the consequences of wrongdoing.

(7 lessons)

Investigating the symbolism of water by exploring its use in rituals, ceremonies and religious stories.

(6 lessons)

Examining the symbolism of fire by exploring its use in ceremonies, celebrations and acts of remembrance.

(6 lessons)

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and key concepts.

(1 lesson)

Exploring the origins of various religions, children discover geographical and historical connections among them.

(6 lessons)

Examining the role of scripture in different religions by exploring how sacred texts are used and treated.

(7 lessons)

Exploring how people show commitment to their beliefs by investigating practices such as ceremonies, charitable giving, dietary choices and clothing.

(6 lessons)

Investigating the life and teachings of Jesus by exploring accounts from the Bible and examining how different people viewed him during his lifetime.

(7 lessons)

Investigating how the Christian Bible developed over time by exploring when it was written and the different types of writing it contains.

(6 lessons)

Exploring the use of different languages in religious scriptures by investigating what this can reveal about beliefs, identity and tradition.

(6 lessons)

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and key concepts.

(1 lesson)

Examining the idea of religious freedom by exploring historical and modern examples of people who have stood up for their beliefs.

(7 lessons)

Investigating why Christian worship looks different across the world when key beliefs are the same.

(6 lessons)

Exploring beliefs about death and the afterlife by interpreting wisdom from religious and non-religious sources.

(6 lessons)

Comparing beliefs about what happens after death by exploring concepts such as reincarnation and enlightenment.

(7 lessons)

Examining how leaders are chosen in different religions by exploring the influence of family connections, personal qualities and religious traditions.

(6 lessons)

Investigating why certain places are significant to religious worldviews by using maps, photographs, texts and personal responses.

(6 lessons)

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and key concepts.

(1 lesson)

Comparing the Abrahamic religions and discovering how some practices are observed.

(6 lessons)

Examining how interpretation influences beliefs and practices within Dharmic religions by exploring the impact of culture, history, geography and tradition.

(7 lessons)

Investigating the significance of pilgrimages and sacred journeys by exploring why certain places are important to different people.

(6 lessons)

Exploring different responses to suffering by considering ideas about sin, free will and the existence of God.

(7 lessons)

Further examining different responses to suffering by exploring stories, texts and beliefs from a range of worldviews.

(6 lessons)

Investigating the diversity of beliefs and worldviews by exploring personal perspectives, census data and digital maps.

(6 lessons)