Lower key stage 2

Full curriculum coverage for Lower key stage 2 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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Following the units in the suggested order supports a coherent progression of skills and knowledge across the Lower key stage 2 Religion and worldviews scheme of work.

Year 3

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Religion and worldviews
Respectful Religion and worldviews: What are worldviews?
(1 lessons)
A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and…
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What makes us human?
(6 lessons)
Interpreting and using art to express beliefs about spirituality, inner self and the soul, the children design the…
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*Updated* Where do our morals come from?
(6 lessons)
Thinking about how people decide what it means to live a good life and reflecting on their own…
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Is scripture central to religion?
(6 lessons)
Reflecting on what revelation means to some people, children explore the significance of some scriptures from the way…
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What happens if we do wrong?
(6 lessons)
Investigating who has the authority to decide the consequences of wrongdoing; exploring beliefs of how wrongdoing affects the…
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*Updated* Why is water symbolic?
(6 lessons)
Looking at the many ways water is used in rituals and ceremonies, children experience its symbolic use and…
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*Updated* Why is fire used ceremonially?
(6 lessons)
Continuing to look at symbolism, children explore the use of fire in many ceremonies and as a symbol…
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Year 4

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Religion and worldviews
Respectful Religion and worldviews: How can we talk about religions and worldviews respectfully?
(1 lessons)
A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and…
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Are all religions equal?
(5 lessons)
Exploring the origins of various religions, children discover geographical and historical connections among them by investigating Sikh and…
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What makes some texts sacred?
(6 lessons)
Building on enquiry about the place of scripture in Year 3, children look at different ways scriptures are…
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Just how important are our beliefs?
(6 lessons)
Finding out how people show commitment to their beliefs, children ask questions about why people choose to demonstrate…
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*Updated* Who was Jesus really?
(6 lessons)
Considering Jesus’ life, interactions, prophecies about him, perceptions of his miracles, and the significance of his death and…
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Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?
( lessons)
Using historical skills and knowledge, the children explore how the Christian Bible that exists today developed by finding…
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Religion and worldviews
*Updated* Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?
(6 lessons)
Using historical skills and knowledge, the children explore how the Christian Bible that exists today developed by finding…
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Does the language of scripture matter?
(6 lessons)
Exploring the transition from oral tradition to written scripture and how some religious people learn and use their…
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