Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: How is fire used to remember?
Investigating how Jewish candles are used to remember.
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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: Symbolism and allow the children time to consider which word reflects each flame.
Take feedback, inviting the children to drag and drop the words to the associated flame. Discuss which words have been used the most and least and encourage the children to suggest why they think this might be.
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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 3: Can fire be divine?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: What is an eternal flame?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
