Learning objective
- To explore how water is considered precious in different cultures and religions.
Success criteria
- I can explain why water is precious.
- I can
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1. Describe and make connections
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Cross-curricular links
Geography
Human and physical geography
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Keyword cards: support version during the Main event; could draw rather than write a sentence for the keywords activity.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should compare how water is viewed and used in different religious or cultural contexts; could write a poem or short story that explores the theme of water as a precious resource, possibly from the perspective of a character from a culture or religion they researched.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: articulating reasons why water is considered precious
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Vocabulary definitions
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deserts
Dry, barren areas of land where little precipitation occurs, making life conditions harsh.
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drought
A long period without rain, causing water scarcity.
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In this unit
Assessment - Religion and worldviews Y3: Why is water symbolic?
Lesson 1: Why is water important?
Lesson 2: How is water used in some rituals?
Lesson 3: How is water considered pure?
Lesson 4: What is baptism?
Lesson 5: Why is water precious?
Lesson 6: How is water linked to special places around the world?