Y3/4 (A): 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
Display the Presentation: Paint splat and ask the children to figure out the hidden words associated with Hindu fire ceremonies. Once they have done this, ask them to choose which word they think is the most appropriate and explain why to their partner.
Make it clear that there is no correct answer.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Y3/4 (A): Assessment – Religion and worldviews: Why is fire used ceremonially?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: What can fire symbolise?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: How is fire used in some Hindu ceremonies?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: What is an eternal flame?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: How is fire used to remember?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: What happens in the Easter Vigil?
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Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews Team Religion and worldviews specialist
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
