Learning objective
- To explain what morals are by exploring Golden Rules from different worldviews.
Success criteria
- I can talk about deciding what is right
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A2: Describe and understand
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to use the images in the Presentation: Prior learning to check whether the children can recall: The Jewish and Christian creation story says God created Adam and Eve, the first humans. The names of Christian, Jewish and Muslim scriptures. Hindus generally believe that God created the world and…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be given the statements for the line of agreement activity (see Wrapping up) prior to the lesson to allow time to think about their responses; could explore the Humanist and Christian statements on the Activity: Golden Rules as they may be more accessible.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be encouraged to explain their position on the line of agreement using key vocabulary (moral, empathy, experience, reason and decision); should consider two or more statements from the Activity: Golden Rules and consider why they are similar.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining what morals are;
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Vocabulary definitions
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decision
Making a choice about something.
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experience
Learning from something you have done before.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y3/4: Where do our morals come from?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: How do we know what is right and wrong?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: What do some Christian and Jewish people believe about right and wrong?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: How do people remember the rules?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: Is all religious guidance the same?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: How do some Buddhists make moral decisions?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: What helps you make moral decisions?
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Last update: 25th June, 2025
