Lesson 3: Can fire be divine?
Using the story of Shiva's cosmic dance to deepen their understanding of fire in Hindu ceremonies.
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Learning objective
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Explain that the children will recall key vocabulary from the previous lesson by working out words hidden underneath the paint splats. Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Paint splat and ask the children to figure out the hidden words associated with Hindu fire ceremonies.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews Team Religion and worldviews specialist
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
