This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers in delivering a unit that explores the big questions: What is religion? and How can worldviews be expressed? The focus is on the symbolism of fire across different traditions, including Christian, Sikh, Jewish, and Zoroastrian perspectives. Children investigate how fire can represent remembrance, hope, unity, and peace, and how it is used in rituals and ceremonies. The video highlights how children will engage with art, music, texts, videos, and personal accounts to build a broad and thoughtful understanding of this symbol.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews resources – fire. It prepares teachers to explore both sacred and everyday uses of fire with care, and encourages respectful classroom discussion that values diversity within and between worldviews. Practical advice is offered for addressing misconceptions, ensuring safety when discussing fire, and supporting children’s personal responses. The video also suggests involving local community members to bring lived experiences into the classroom, and adapting content to reflect locally represented worldviews.

Religion and worldviews, Lower key stage 2, Year 3, *Updated* Why is fire used ceremonially?