R&W: Lower key stage 2
Lower KS2 Religion lesson plans and resources to develop children's substantive, disciplinary and personal knowledge. Explore a range of religions and worldviews.
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Year 3
Children interpret and use art to express beliefs about spirituality, inner self and the soul. They also design the cover and blurb for a book titled ‘What makes us human?’.
Thinking about how people decide what it means to live a good life, children reflect on their own opinions about what is right and wrong and explore the reasons behind these beliefs.
Reflecting on what revelation means to some people; exploring the significance of some scriptures from the way they are treated and used by some people.
Investigating who has the authority to decide the consequences of wrongdoing; exploring beliefs of how wrongdoing affects the soul and ways in which some people seek forgiveness for wrongdoing.
This unit explores water’s crucial role in sustaining life, its symbolic use in rituals and as a symbol of purity. It examines the practice of baptism, rituals and ceremonies reflecting on its deep symbolism. It also considers why water is considered precious in various cultures and religions.
This unit will be available from 31st May 2024.
Year 4
As children explore the origins of various religions, they discover geographical and historical connections among them. They investigate Sikh and Bahá’í beliefs and practices, reflecting unity and equality, and plan a promotional video, poster or slide show for World Religion Day.
Building on enquiry about the place of scripture in Year 3, children look at different ways scriptures are used and what this shows about the value placed on them. They experience how the Guru Granth Sahib is treated like royalty and analyse information collaboratively.
Finding out how people show commitment to their beliefs, children ask questions about why people choose to demonstrate the importance of their beliefs in certain ways.
Considering Jesus’ life, interactions, prophecies about him, perceptions of his miracles, and the significance of his death and resurrection.
Exploring the history of the Christian Bible and investigating its relevance to many Christians today.
This unit will be available from 31st May 2024.
