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Full curriculum coverage for Key stage 1 Religion and worldviews, developing pupils’ understanding of four key concepts: Beliefs; Practices; Wisdom and morality; and Belonging, to help them explore and respond to ‘big questions’.
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Units

Following the units in the suggested order supports a coherent progression of skills and knowledge across the Key stage 1 Religion and worldviews scheme of work.

Year 1

Respectful Religion and worldviews: What do I believe?
Religion and worldviews

Respectful Religion and worldviews: What do I believe?

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

(1 lesson)

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How did the world begin?
Religion and worldviews

How did the world begin?

Exploring a range of creation stories in imaginative ways, children present their own ideas using art and language.

(6 lessons)

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What do some people believe God looks like?
Religion and worldviews

What do some people believe God looks like?

Examining different representations of God by exploring Islamic art, Hindu avatars and images from the Christmas story.

(7 lessons)

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What is God’s job?
Religion and worldviews

What is God’s job?

Investigating different beliefs about God by exploring stories and sacred texts.

(6 lessons)

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Why should we care for the world?
Religion and worldviews

Why should we care for the world?

Exploring creation stories, religious teachings and quotations about the relationship between humans and nature.

(7 lessons)

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How do we know that new babies are special?
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Religion and worldviews

How do we know that new babies are special?

Investigating how different people welcome a new baby by exploring ceremonies through quotes, videos and pictures.

(6 lessons)

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Why should we care for others?
Religion and worldviews

Why should we care for others?

Examining the impact of caring actions by investigating stories and guidance from different traditions and worldviews.

(6 lessons)

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Year 2

Respectful Religion and worldviews: What are big questions?
Religion and worldviews

Respectful Religion and worldviews: What are big questions?

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

(1 lesson)

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Why do we need to give thanks?
Religion and worldviews

Why do we need to give thanks?

Investigating how people express gratitude by exploring beliefs and practices linked to making offerings.

(6 lessons)

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Why is light important to people?
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Religion and worldviews

Why is light important to people?

Examining the symbolism of light in different religious and worldview traditions by exploring festivals, stories and artwork.

(7 lessons)

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How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?
Religion and worldviews

How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?

Exploring the lives of significant religious figures by listening to stories from different traditions and worldviews.

(6 lessons)

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What is a prophet?
Religion and worldviews

What is a prophet?

Investigating the lives of significant religious figures by exploring stories, artwork and traditions linked to Abraham, Jonah, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad and Guru Nanak.

(7 lessons)

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How do some people talk to God?
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Religion and worldviews

How do some people talk to God?

Examining prayer as a form of communication by exploring why people pray and the different ways prayer is practised.

(6 lessons)

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Where do some people talk to God?
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Religion and worldviews

Where do some people talk to God?

Investigating places of worship by exploring buildings in the local area and beyond.

(6 lessons)

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