The core purpose of RE is to engage pupils in exploring and responding to challenging questions raised by religion and worldviews, so that they can develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to appreciate and appraise varied responses to these questions, including their own.
Religious Education Curriculum
Unit 1
Each year group begins their study of RE by focusing on a world religion as a topic of study; wherein the primary goal is to explore what it means to be a member of that culture, worldview and community.
Unit 2
The second unit is a focus on Christianity, building on a progression of learning from year to year.
Unit 3
The final unit for each year group is a thematic unit, which examines a broader issue that is relevant to multiple worldviews, in order to draw on prior learning and identify similarities and differences between different worldviews. These units of study are in accordance with Redbridge’s Agreed Syllabus for RE.
Year 3
Week 1
Outcome
- To understand the basic Hindu lifestyle and beliefs
Vocabulary
- Brahman, trimurti, scriptures, karma reincarnation, Aum, Hindus, The Vedas, The Puranas, The Ramayana, The Mahabharata
Revision
- To recall the Lakshmi story
Week 2
Outcome
- To describe the significance of the Aum symbol
Vocabulary
- Aum, chanting, mantra, Brahman, prayer, meditate, symbol, represent
Revision
- To recall what happens at Diwali
Week 3
Outcome
- To explain Hindu beliefs on Brahman and how this compares to personal ideas of God
Vocabulary
- compare, personal, forms of God, Brahman, atman, Supreme being, trimurti, foundation, gods and goddesses, soul
Revision
- To recap the story of Rama and Sita
Week 4
Outcome
- To express what the trimurti is and understand the importance of the relationship between ‘the 3 deities’
Vocabulary
- Brahma, Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva, Shaivite, trident, represent, universe, the 3 deities, trimurti
Revision
- To recap about the events of Hanukah
Week 5
Outcome
- To identify how different deities are represented through murtis
Vocabulary
- Gods, Goddesses, beliefs, murtis, deities, Brahman, Trimurti, statue, Mandir, worship, worshippers, Tridevi, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati
Revision
- To recap how Jewish people celebrate Hanukah
Week 6
Outcome
- To explain key stories about Krishna and Ganesh and what they might teach a Hindu
Vocabulary
- Krishna, Ganesh, deities, Gods, holy scriptures, Puranas, elephant, deva, incarnation
Revision
- To discuss how Christians prepare for Christmas
Week 7
Outcome
- To explain the story of Diwali and examine how Hindus celebrate it
Vocabulary
- Rama, Sita, Lakshmi, light, rangoli, Diwali, festival
Revision
- To explore the events of the Christmas story
Week 1
Outcome
- To analyse the concepts of karma and dharma
Vocabulary
- dharma, karma, atman, duty, mantra, moksha, reincarnation, respect
Revision
- To recall the creation story
Week 2
Outcome
- To identify the features of a Mandir and how Hindus use it to worship
Vocabulary
- Art, Mandir, Prashad, murtis, mantras, worship, puja, deity, yantras, holy building
Revision
- To know different ideas about how the world began
Week 3
Outcome
- To describe how Hindus worship at home
Vocabulary
- Puja, shrine, arti lamp, worship, mantra, murti, statues, garlands, spot of paste, incense
Revision
- To order the days of creation
Week 4
Outcome
- To justify the importance of the River Ganges and Varanasi in Hindu Pilgrimage
Vocabulary
- pilgrimage, yatra, bathe, River Ganges, Varanasi, Kumbh Mela
Revision
- To know how Muslims think the world began
Week 5
Outcome
- To assess my knowledge and understanding of Hinduism
Revision
- To know how Christians think the world began
Week 6
Trip to Neasden Temple
Week 1
Outcome
- To recognise what is meant by the term ‘inspirational’
Vocabulary
- inspire, role model, hero, example
Revision
- Story of Jesus meets Zacchaeus
- To know whether each aspect revised is a parable, a miracle story or a story where Jesus shows how to behave by his actions
Week 2
Outcome
- To examine the actions of contemporary inspirational Christians
Vocabulary
- inspiration, Jesus, Archbishop of Cantrbury, reconciliation, prayer, contemporary Christians, Anglican Christians, pilgrimage
Revision
- To recall the story of the widow’s mite
Week 3
Outcomes
- To respond thoughtfully to the words and actions of Jesus in the gospels
- To introduce some words of Jesus that pupils may not already know e.g. ‘love your neighbour as yourself’/’forgive and you will be forgiven’
Vocabulary
- parables, gospels, morals
Revision
- To recall the story of the Prodigal son
Week 4
Outcome
- To explain the impact of Jesus’ death on Christians
Vocabulary
- Lent, suffering, sacrifice, forgiveness, Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Last Supper, Crucifixion
Revision
- To recall the story of the Wise and Foolish builders
Week 5
Outcome
- To identify the impact that believing in Jesus will have on a Christian life
Vocabulary
- Christians, bible, crucifixion, resurrection, heaven
Revision
- To recall the story of the Feeding of the 500
Week 6
Outcome
- To recognise what are the most important attitudes and values to a Christian
Vocabulary
- attitudes, values, model, belief, peace, reconciliation, humility, patience, faithfulness, humility, forgive, duty to serve, love, joy, New Testament, St Paul’s letter to the Galatians
Revision
- To recall the story of the calming of the storm
Week 1
Outcome
- To discuss what it means to be part of a Christian community
Vocabulary
- Sunday church service, charity, Eucharist, collection, prayer, worship, baptism, connection to God, Sunday school, grace before meals, communion, confirmation
Revision
- To retell the story of the parable of the 2 sons
Week 2
Outcome
- To explain how Christians put their beliefs into practice
Vocabulary
- prayer, worship, baptism, charity, collections, beliefs, forgiveness, saying grace, Eucharist, Holy Communion
Revision
- To be able to explain what is Easter?
Week 3
Outcome
- To know why is Jesus important to Christians
Vocabulary
- Christ, disciples, healing, miracles, sacrificed, crucified, preacher, Son of God, parables, morals, ascension
Revision
- To know what happened on Palm Sunday?
Week 4
Outcome
- To consider what makes a place special and significant
Vocabulary
- pilgrimage, community, experience, memorable, special, signigicant, unique, important
Revision
- To know the events of the last supper including the story of the arrest of Jesus
Week 5
Outcome
- To assess knowledge and understanding of Christianity
Revision
- To be able to explain the importance of the resurrection of Jesus
Week 6
Outcome
- To suggest reasons for Christians regarding Jesus as a source of authority
Vocabulary
- teachings, religion, Christianity, son of God, followers, crucifixion
Revision
- To revise any misconceptions from assessment
Week 1
Outcome
- To compare how different denominations practice Christian traditions
Vocabulary
- Anglican, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Church of England, faith, ceremony, believe, Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury, saints, Holy Communion, baptism
Revision
- To explore who is God
Week 2
Outcome
- To examine the main features of Christian worship including prayer, communion and praise
Vocabulary
- communion, bread, wine, supper, Eucharist, priest, prayer, praise, worship
Revision
- To recall Muhammad and the thirsty camel
Week 3
Outcome
- To contrast the similarities and differences in worship with the Christian religion
Vocabulary
Revision
- To recall Muhammad and the sleeping kitten
Week 4
Outcome
- Essay: To explain why is Jesus important to Christians
Vocabulary
- Christ, disciples, healing, miracles, sacrificed, crucified, preacher, Son of God, parables, morals, ascension
Revision
- To know how do Muslims care for all of Allah’s creations (tiny ants and baby birds)
Week 5
Outcome
- Essay: To explain why is Jesus important to Christians
Vocabulary
- Christ, disciples, healing, miracles, sacrificed, crucified, preacher, Son of God, parables, morals, ascension
Revision
- To know what is the Qur’an
Week 6
Outcome
- Essay: To explain why is Jesus important to Christians
Vocabulary
- Christ, disciples, healing, miracles, sacrificed, crucified, preacher, Son of God, parables, morals, ascension
Revision
- To know why the Qur’an is important to Muslims
Week 1
Outcome
- To explain the meaning of the puja tray and the arti ceremony
Vocabulary
- puja, puja tray, bell, incense, red powder, diva lamp, water container and spoon, praying, offerings, deity (murti), sacred, ceremony, worship, prashad, mantras, holy shrine
Revision
- To know what makes the Qur’an special to Muslims
Week 2
Outcome
- To examine the practice of giving Prasad
Vocabulary
- prashad, sacred, worshippers, offerings, blessings, deities
Revision
- To recall stories from the Qur’an
Week 3
Outcome
- To describe worship at the Mandir and worship at home for Hindus
Vocabulary
- temple, murti, shrine, arti lamp, Mandir
Revision
- To recognise the Qur’an as a guide to Muslims on how to live their lives
Week 4
Outcome
- To analyse the role of prayer and the synagogue for Jewish people
Vocabulary
- Ark, tefillin, tallit, Ner tamid, bimah, orthodox, reform, synagogue, worship
Revision
- To retell a story about the prophet Muhammad
Week 5
Outcome
- To explain how and where different religions worship
Vocabulary
- worship, spiritual, symbols, rituals, Mandir, synangogue, temple, Church, Lord’s prayer, Shema, Communion, Puja, Sabbath, Sefer Torah scrolls
Revision
- To know how Muslims pray
Week 6
Outcome
- To assess my knowledge and understanding of Hinduism and Christianity
Week 7
Outcome
- To evaluate the spiritual significance of religious pilgrimages
Vocabulary
- Lourdes, Ganges, ceremonies, healing, mountain pilgrimage, pilgrim
Revision
- To revise any misconceptions from assessment
Hinduism
Year 3 pupils begin their study of RE in Churchfields Junior School with the study of Hinduism. In contrast to KS1, pupils take part in a more thorough and detailed study of one major world religion. We begin with Hinduism as it is the suggested starting place for all Year 3 pupils according to the Redbridge’s Agreed Syllabus for RE. Pupils learn about the beliefs, scriptures, practices and holidays central to being a Hindu. In this way they are better able to understand a culture and religious tradition that is present in their classroom, community and country.
Christianity
The focus then shifts to the study of Christianity, this religion is taught yearly to ‘reflect the fact that the religious traditions in Great Britain are, in the main, Christian while taking account of the teaching and practices of the other principal religions represented in Great Britain’, which is a requirement by law. The focus of the Year 3 curriculum is the study of Jesus and his importance to Christianity, as well as overall Christian beliefs and practices.
Comparing Christianity and Hinduism
The final unit of study draws upon what the pupils have learned throughout the year. To cement their learning into long-term knowledge, pupils compare Christian and Hindu worship. They investigate and consider the similarities and differences in how, where and why people of these worldviews worship.
Autumn
World Religion
- What does it mean to be a Hindu?
Spring
Christianity
- Why is Jesus important to Christians?
Summer
Thematic
- Where, how and why do people worship?
Year 4
Week 1
Outcome
- To explore Jewish beliefs about God
Vocabulary
- Shema, eternal, Adonai, Lord, creator, slavery, Hebrew, YHWH, Judaism, Jewish, Jew
Revision
- Discuss the importance of the trimuti
Week 2
Outcome
- To explain the significance of the Torah
Vocabulary
- Torah, scroll, Tanakh, tallit Hebrew, Ark, yad, mantle, Sofer, synagogue, parchment
Revision
- Describe the significance of the Aum symbol
Week 3
Outcome
- To discuss stories from the Torah
Vocabulary
- Moses, Torah, Genesis, Exodus, creation, Ten Commandments, Israelites, Egypt
Revision
- Using the Puranas, recall key stories about Krishna and Ganesh
Week 4
Outcome
- To examine the importance of the ten commandments
Vocabulary
- Moses, God, Mount Sinai, Torah, Israel, Ten Commandments, forbidding
Revision
- Recall basic Hindu lifestyle and beliefs
Week 5
Outcome
- To assess Jewish beliefs about creation and Shabbat
Vocabulary
- Kiddush, Shabbat, Shabbat mitzvot, Havdalah, challah, creation, universe, reflection, relaxation, ceremony, gefilte
Revision
- What is the significance of the River Ganges and Varanasi
Week 6
Outcome
- To explore the concept of freedom and why it is so important to the festival and practices at Pesach
Vocabulary
- Exodus, Seder, plagues, Egypt, Moses, Red Sea, enslaving, pharaoh, Egypt, Pesach, Mount Sinai
Revision
- Examine Diawli and how Hindus celebrate
Week 7
Outcome
- To evaluate how and why Jewish people celebrate religious festivals including Hanukkah
Vocabulary
- Pesach, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, rituals, symbolic, festival
Revision
- To analyse Karma and dharma
Week 1
Outcome
- To explain the significance of Kosher within Judaism
Vocabulary
- cud, mitzvot, humane, forbidden, unclean, kosher
Revision
- To explain features of a Mandir
Week 2
Outcome
- To explore the significance of the synagogue
Vocabulary
- Ark, tefillin, tallit, Ner tamid, bimah, orthodox, reform, synagogue, worship
Revision
- To investigate different murtis
Week 3
Outcome
- To examine significant symbols in Judaism
Vocabulary
- Symbols, Mezuzah, Magen David, tefflin, tallit, kippah, star of David
Revision
- To know how do Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan and Holi
Week 4
Outcome
- To know how do the foundations of a Jewish lifestyle differ to those of other religions
Vocabulary
- Torah, The Vedas, The Yamas, Niyamas, universe
Revision
- To evaluate how Hindus worship at home
Week 5
Outcome
- To assess knowledge and understanding of Judasim
Revision
- To revise any misconceptions from the assessment
Week 1
Outcome
- To state what values are important to me
Vocabulary
- values, influence, personal, personality, belief
Revision
- To know what is meant by the term inspirational
Week 2
Outcome
- To describe what a Humanist is
Vocabulary
- Humanist, religion, science, believe, theist, atheist, agnostic
Revision
- To recall words and actions of Jesus
Week 3
Outcome
- To discuss what makes an action good or bad to a Humanist
Vocabulary
- golden rule, reason, evidence, empathy, consequences
Revision
- To know what impact did Jesus’ death have on Christians
Week 4
Outcome
- To discuss what makes an action good or bad to a Christian
Vocabulary
- bible, Jesus, example, Christian, creation, parables
Revision
- To know who are some contemporary inspirational Christians
Week 5
Outcome
- To compare the actions of key Humanists and Christians
Vocabulary
- To compare the actions of key Humanists and Christians
Revision
- To evaluate why Christians regard Jesus as a source of authority
Week 6
Outcome
- To manage values held by Humanists, Christians and myself
Vocabulary
- personal, values, afterlife, understanding, common, shared
Revision
- To know what are the most important attitudes and values to a Christian
Week 1
Outcome
- To compare Humanism and Christianity
Vocabulary
- shared, in common, different, beliefs, values, compare
Week 2
Outcome
- Essay: How are Humanist beliefs different from Christian beliefs?
Week 3
Outcome
- Essay: How are Humanist beliefs different from Christian beliefs?
Week 4
Outcome
- Essay: How are Humanist beliefs different from Christian beliefs?
- To assess knowledge and understanding of Christianity and Humanism
Week 5
Outcome
- To evaluate the Christian idea of being made in God’s image
Vocabulary
- image, likeness, representation, impression, original sin, The Fall
Revision
- To know what does it mean to be a part of a Christian community
Week 6
Outcome
- To argue what it means to be a part of a Christian community
Vocabulary
- service, deed, status, example, values, community
Revision
- To know how do Christians put their beliefs into practice
Week 1
Outcome
- To interpret what difference being a part of a Christian community can make to how Christians live
Vocabulary
- parable, message, moral, values, action, decisions
Week 2
Outcome
- To evaluate dilemmas about doing the right thing
Vocabulary
- evaluate, dilemmas, concept, uncertainty, solutions
Revision
- To know in what different ways do Christians express their beliefs
Week 3
Outcome
- To discuss the metaphor of life as a journey
Vocabulary
- metaphor, ceremony, significant, life event, milestone, mark, celebrate
Revision
- To explore significant places in our lives
Week 4
Outcome
- To examine how different religions mark the start of life
Vocabulary
- occasion, ceremony, celebration, Brit Milah, Brit Bat, dedication, baptism, Namkaran, Nwaran
Revision
- To examine the main features of Christian worship
Week 5
Outcome
- To discuss the significance of ceremonies that mark milestones in life
Vocabulary
- milestones, ritual, Bar mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, confirmation, communion
Revision
- To compare how different Christian denominations celebrate
Week 6
Outcome
- To compare religious ceremonies which mark the commitment of a loving relationship
Vocabulary
- symbol, represent, marriage, commitment, relationship, wedding, custom
Revision
- To know what are the similarities and differences in worship with the Christian religion
Week 1
Outcome
- To explain how different religions view death and life after death
Vocabulary
- reincarnation, mourning, karma, pilgrimage, journey, afterlife, funeral, devotion, shiva
Revision
- To understand how Hindus worship at the Mandir and at home
Week 2
Outcome
- To evaluate commitments held by different religious believers
Vocabulary
- evaluate, religion, commitment, beliefs, celebrate, believers, devoted, obligation, dedication
Revision
- To compare how Christians and Hindus worship
Week 3
Outcome
- To justify how religious and spiritual teachings can help believers move on in life’s journey
Vocabulary
- teaching, journey, belief, meaning, importance, destination, spirituality, soul, spiritual existence, devotion
Revision
- To examine the practice of giving Prasad
Week 4
Outcome
- To conclude whether religion provides a map of life for believers
Vocabulary
- belief, religion, journey, map, understanding
Revision
- To know what is the role of prayer for Jewish people
Week 5
Outcome
- To sketch different religious ‘maps of life’
Vocabulary
- journey, map, Barmitzvah, Batmitzvah, Brit Milah
Revision
- To evaluate the spiritual significance of religious pilgrimages
Week 6
Outcome
- To assess knowledge and understanding of Judaism
Vocabulary
Week 7
Outcome
- To evaluate our own ideas about community, belonging and belief
Vocabulary
- identity, journey, values, culture, religion, community, belonging, belief
Revision
- To revise any misconceptions from the assessment
Judaism
Year 4 pupils conduct a study of a world religion on Judaism. Pupils will explore the beliefs, scriptures, practices and holidays central to Judaism. Pupils study Judaism as a religion in its own right and throughout the course of their time within the school have opportunities to explore similarities and differences between all three Abrahamic religions (of which Judaism is the oldest), allowing pupils to develop a more nuanced understanding of them.
Christianity
Pupils then continue their study of Christianity with an in-depth look into the ideals of Christian living, where appropriate tying this new learning to understanding of key aspects to Judaism through spaced learning and review at the beginning of each lesson. Pupils in the Spring Term also study ‘non-religious worldviews with a specific focus on Humanism.’
Comparing Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity
At the conclusion of Year 4, pupils engage in a comparison of rites of passage and displays of commitment to one’s worldview present in Christianity and Judaism to continue focusing on the similarities and differences between the two religions. Pupils will also review their understanding of Hinduism and make comparisons between the three religions – Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity – to consolidate their learning of older and cement their learning of new material.
Autumn
World Religion
- What does it mean to be Jewish?
Spring
Christianity
- What matters most to Humanists and Christians?
Summer
Thematic
- How and why do believers show their commitments during the journey of life?
Year 5
Week 1
Outcome
- To discuss what being a follower of Islam means to different people
Vocabulary
- Islam, Allah, Shi’ah, Sunni, Ummah, Qur’an, mosque, tolerance, customs, Prophet Muhammed
Revision
- To know what are Jewish beliefs about God?
Week 2
Outcome
- To examine each of the five pillars
Vocabulary
- Shahadah, salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj, Makkah, five pillar
Revision
- To explain how Jewish people follow the Ten Commandments
Week 3
Outcome
- To evaluate the significance of the mosque and how Muslims pray
Vocabulary
- Ritual, Imam, Ka’bah, Wudu, Salah, mosque, minaret, mihrab, salah, Arabic, Makkah, rak’ah
Revision
- To explore the key features of the synagogue
Week 4
France residential and Harvest Festival rehearsal
Week 5
Outcome
- To explore who Muhammed was and what happened on the night of power
Vocabulary
- PBUH, Mecca, Night of Power, Qur’an, Prophet Muhammed, Jebriel, prayer, meditation, Ramadan
Revision
- To assess understanding of Jewish beliefs about creation
Week 6
Outcome
- To explain the importance of the Qur’an
Vocabulary
- Qur’an, surah, ayat, madrasah, mosque, hafiz
Revision
- To explain the significance of the Torah
Week 7
Outcome
- To assess other forms of guidance for Muslims such as Hadith and Sunnah
Vocabulary
- Hadith, Sunnah, Imam, Sharia Law, haram, spiritual
Revision
- To examine significant symbols in Judaism
Week 1
Outcome
- To discuss Ramadan and why Muslims fast
Vocabulary
- Sawm, Ramadan, Qur’an, fasting, Mubarak, salah, shahadah, zakah, hajj
Revision
- To examine significant symbols in Judaism
Week 2
Outcome
- To analyse the significance of Eid Ul-Fitr
Vocabulary
- Id-ul-Fitr, Ramadan, Qur’an, Fasting, Mubarak, Eid
Revision
- To examine the significance of Kosher within Judaismm
Week 3
Outcome
- To explain what happens on The Hajj
Vocabulary
- Five pillars, Hajj, pilgrimage, Mecca, holy site, Kaaba
Revision
- To explore how Jewish people celebrate Pesach
Week 4
Outcome
- To analyse the significance of Eid Ul-Adha
Vocabulary
- Id Ul-Adha, festival, sacrifice, Qur’an, gifts, exchanging
Revision
- To understand the significance of pilgrimage to Jerusalem for Jewish people
Week 5
Outcome
- To know what are the most important aspects of the Islamic faith and how do these compare to other religions?
Vocabulary
- Qur’an, 5 pillars, Allah, mosque, Muhammad, Islamic faith, the six articles of faith
Revision
- To know how and why Jewish people celebrate religious festivals
Week 6
Outcome
- To assess knowledge and understanding of Islam
Revision
- To review misconceptions from the assessment
Week 7
Outcome
- Trip to East London mosque
Week 1
Outcome
- To discuss the Christian understanding of the Holy Trinity
Vocabulary
- The Father, The Holy Spirit, beliefs, Christian, The Son, Trinity, divine, New Testament, Gabriel
Revision
- To know what does it mean to be made in God’s image
Week 2
Outcome
- To describe how Christians use the bible in church and at home
Vocabulary
- charity, community, congregation, religion, halls, Christian Aid, teachings, Ten Commandments, Gospels, Old Testament, New Testament, church, gospel, chapter, verse, parable
Revision
- To know what does it mean to be a part of a Christian community
Week 3
Outcome
- To know the story arc of the bible from creation to fall
Vocabulary
- Genesis, chapter, verse, Adam and Eve, Garden of Eden, gospels, crucifixion, Jesus, creation, creator, cherubs, devil, fall, original sin
Revision
- To understand how does being a part of a Christian community impact one’s life
Week 4
Outcome
- To know the significance of Noah and the Ark to Christians
Vocabulary
- Noah, the Ark
Revision
- To know the significance of Noah and the Ark to Christians
Week 5
Outcome
- To examine the incarnation and Jesus’ teachings
Vocabulary
- incarnation, disciples, followers, teachings, Parable of the Lost Son, wisdom, authority, mora
Revision
- To discuss what makes an action good or bad to a humanist
Week 6
Outcome
- To know the story arc after the fall to salvation and God’s Kingdom
Vocabulary
- salvation, God’s Kingdom, deliverance, soul, sin, committed, eternal punishment, Heaven, reconciliation, atoned, humanity, crucifixion, resurrection
Revision
- To discuss what makes an action good or bad to a Christian
Week 1
Outcome
- To analyse the impact of belief in Jesus can impact a person’s lifestyle
Vocabulary
- identity, influence, impact, justification by faith, resurrection, forgiveness, saviour, Holy Communion, Ten Commandments
Revision
- To compare actions of Humanists and Christians
Week 2
Outcome
- To examine how Christians put their beliefs into practice
Vocabulary
- Christians, practice, beliefs, Trinity, saviour
Revision
- To compare actions of Humanists and Christians
Week 3
Outcome
- To evaluate how sacrifice is a key concept in Christianity
Vocabulary
- sacrifice, reflecting, beliefs, significance, martyrs, communion, Lent
Revision
- To explore different important Christian values
Week 4
Outcome
- To compare how the last supper is remembered in different denominations
Vocabulary
- denomination, Eucharist, sacrament, consecration, transubstantiation, Last Supper
Week 5
Outcome
- Essay Question: How would Muslims view the concept of the Holy Trinity?
Week 6
Outcome
- Essay Question: How would Muslims view the concept of the Holy Trinity?
Week 1
Outcome
- Essay Question: How would Muslims view the concept of the Holy Trinity?
Week 2
Outcome
- To assess my knowledge and understanding of Christianity
Revision
- To review misconceptions from the assessment
Week 3
Outcome
- To justify what it means to be a part of a Christian community
Vocabulary
- monotheistic, bible, gospels, parables, Abrahamic, GodJesus, Jerusalem, worship, Ten Commandments, compassion, sacrifice
Revision
- To explain the metaphor of life as a journey
Week 4
Outcome
- To express initial understanding of prayer
Vocabulary
- prayer, philosophical, reflecting, meditation, guidance, Abrahamic faiths, reciting, praising, holy book
Revision
- To know how do different religions mark the start of life?
Week 5
Outcome
- To use religious vocabulary to explain how different Christians pray
Vocabulary
- denominations, liturgy, Eucharist, minister, Lord’s Prayer, Holy Trinity, Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, vicar, priest, pastor, monotheistic, rosary, iconography, Anglicanism, Quaker, congregation
Revision
- To explain how do different religions mark significant milestones in life?
Week 6
Outcome
- To use religious vocabulary to explain how different Muslims pray
Vocabulary
- Salat, Shahadah, Wudu, mosque, Kaaba, Sunni, Shia, Mecca, Five Pillars of Islam, Imam, minbar, Allah
Week 1
Outcome
- To use religious vocabulary to explain how different Jews pray
Vocabulary
- Shema, Shabbat, Kiddush, Havdalah, tzedaka, The Torah, synagogue, Orthodox, Reform, kosher, Yom Kippur, Western Wall, Jersualem, gemilut hassadim
Revision
- To know how do different religions mark the commitment of a loving relationship?
Week 2
Outcome
- To compare how different religions pray
Vocabulary
- petition, supplication, worship, Qur’an, Torah, Bible, minister, rabbi, Imam, synagogue, mosque, church, thanksgiving
Revision
- To explain how do different religions view life after death
Week 3
Outcome
- To explain the role of religious places of worship in rabbi prayer
Vocabulary
- synagogue, mosque, Kiddush, The Lord’s Prayer, Fajr, kippah, Tzitzit, ark, bimah, lectern, pulpit, Eucharist, altar, segregated, modesty, Wudu, Kabbah
Revision
- To recap commitments held by different religious believers
Week 4
Outcome
- To assess the purpose of prayer and evaluate different commitments to prayer
Vocabulary
- denominations, worship, orthodox, Baptist, Quaker, service, Sunni, Shia, Reform, liturgy, diversity, commitments
Revision
- To know how can spiritual and religious teachings help believers move on in life’s journey
Week 5
Outcome
- To consider ‘answered’ and ‘unanswered’ prayers
Vocabulary
- confession, adoration, supplication, thanksgiving, imprecatory, vindictive, persistent, prayer
Revision
- To revise beliefs about community, belonging and belief
Week 6
Outcome
- To assess my knowledge and understanding of prayer and worship
Revision
- To look at different ‘maps of life’ from religion
Week 7
Outcome
- To compare attitudes of prayer to my own viewpoint
Vocabulary
- prayer, worship, liturgy, confession, adoration, supplication, imprecatory, thanksgiving, Wudu, Shema, Shabbat, Salat, Shahadah, Kabbah
Revision
- To review misconceptions from the assessment
Islam
Pupils in Year 5 continue their learning of the Abrahamic worldviews with an in-depth exploration of Islam. Pupils will rely on previous learning made during their units on Judaism and Christianity to place Islam in a context as the continuation of God’s, message to humanity. They will explore the practices, beliefs, scripture and holidays central to Islam and make comparisons of these beliefs to the other Abrahamic worldviews.
Christianity
Pupils will then continue their study of Christianity by focusing on the story arc of the Bible (often called the ‘Big Story’) and important concepts within it such as salvation and sacrifice. There is also the opportunity to explore differences in worship between Christian denominations. This learning will help Year 5 pupils to better understand the similarities and differences between and within Christianity, Islam and Judaism while their central beliefs remain rooted in similar beliefs.
Comparing Abrahamic Faiths
Pupils will then conclude their Year 5 coursework with an in-depth analysis of prayer and the role of the church, synagogue or mosque in the Abrahamic worldviews. Pupils will make comparisons in order to ingrain their learning and build on what they have studied throughout the year.
Autumn
World Religion
- What does it mean to be a Muslim?
Spring
Christianity
- What does it mean to be a Christian?
Summer
Thematic
- Why is prayer important for religious believers?
Year 6
Week 1
Outcome
- To describe the importance of Guru Nanak
Vocabulary
- guru, faith, religion, Sikh, Sikhism, reason, conscience, Guru Nanak, preach, monk
Revision
- To explain Muslim beliefs about God
Week 2
Outcome
- To explain who the other nine human gurus were
Vocabulary
- Guru Granth Sahib, Khalsa, equality, martyr, Nishan Sahib, veil, Akal Takht, Gurdwara, Golden Temple, Amritsar
Revision
- To retell the Night of Power and importance of Muhammad to Islam
Week 3
Outcome
- To list the key values of Sikhism
Vocabulary
- Ik Onkar, eternal, meditate, ineffable, Waheguru, creator, Mul Mantra, Naam Japna, kirat karna, Vand Chhakna, caste, meditation, reciting, chanting
Revision
- To review the Five Pillars of Islam
Week 4
Outcome
- To summarise the importance of the Guru Granth Sahib
Vocabulary
- ragi, ragas, Granthi, Diwan Hall, Gurdwara, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Granth Sahib
Revision
- To describe the importance of the Qur’an
Week 5
Outcome
- To explain the significance of the 5 K’s in Sikh initiation
Vocabulary
- khalsa, Amrit Ceremony, kara, kesh, kirpan, kachera, kanga, Panj Piares, initiation, symbolism, five Ks, sacrifice
Revision
- To summarise the events of the Hajj
Week 6
Outcome
- To describe what happens in the Amrit Ceremony and other important Sikh ceremonies
Vocabulary
- ceremony, Naam Karan, Dastar Bandi, Anand Karaj, Mul Mantra, Amrit, marriage, Karah Parshad, Ardas, Lavan hymn, Kaur, Singh, turban
Revision
- To list the rites of passage in Islam
Week 7
Outcome
- To compare the roles of the Gurdwara
Vocabulary
- sewa, sangat, Gurdwara, religious, community, priest, voluntary, Amritsar, place of worship, fellowship, function
Revision
- To explore the key features of the mosque
Week 1
Outcome
- To contrast types of Sikh celebrations
Vocabulary
- gurpurbs, mela, Nagar Kirtan, Akhand Path, khanda, symbolism, commemoration, hymns, Christians, Christ’s birth, Panj Pyaras, procession, Nishan Sahib, Guru Nanak, katha, kirtan, rehra, langar
Revision
- To assess other forms of guidance for Muslims such as Hadith and Sunnah
Week 2
Outcome
- To explain how Sikhs celebrate Diwali
Vocabulary
- Diwali, Guru Gobind Singh, Nagar Kirtan, Akhand Path, Diwas
Revision
- To describe how Ramadan is celebrated
Week 3
Outcome
- To describe the significance of Vaisakhi
Vocabulary
- Guru Gobind Singh, khalsa, Panj Pyaras, Harvest, Nishan Sahib, Vaisakhi, celebrated, Emperor, imprisoned, cloak, 52 tassels, Bandi Chhor, Diwas
Revision
- To escribe the significance of Eid Ul-Adha
Week 4
Outcome
- To explain how Sikhs celebrate Holi and Hola Mohalla
Vocabulary
- Holi, Hola Mohalla, Anandpur, Hindus, procession, Guru Gobind Singh, mela, festival, religious ceremonies, Diwali, commitment, Khalsa Panth
Revision
- To contrast the Abrahamic religions
Week 5
Outcome
- To describe the principle of Miri Piri
Vocabulary
- Miri-Piri, Sant Sipati, Amritsar, Akal Takht, kirpan, contradiction, concept, Saint Soldier
Week 6
Outcome
- To know the key practices and beliefs of Sikhism differ from those in Christianity, or Islam?
Vocabulary
Week 7
Outcome
- To assess our knowledge and understanding of Sikhism
Revision
- To review misconceptions from the assessment
Week 1
Outcome
- To summarise Christian beliefs about life after death
Vocabulary
- parable, Old Testament, New Testament, wisdom, authority, absolute law, Ten Commandments, worship service, ceremonies, rites of passage
Revision
- To review morals of parables about the life of Jesus
Week 2
Outcome
- To describe the significance of the Bible as a source of wisdom and authority
Vocabulary
- salvation, sin, Original Sin, heaven, purgatory, hell, judgement, incarnation, Tree of Knowledge, Adam and Eve, temptation, sacrifice, reconciliation, humanity
Revision
- To describe how Christians use the bible in the church and at home
Week 3
Outcome
- To explain the meaning and significance behind Christian rituals that mark death
Vocabulary
- eulogy, committal, congregation, commendation, rite, burial, cremation, vigil
Revision
- To explain what it means to be part of a Christian community
Week 4
Outcome
- To analyse the significance of the Qur’an as a source of wisdom and authority
Vocabulary
- Qur’an, revelation, Sunnah, Hadith, Sharia Law, Sunni, Shi’ah, haram, Propher Muhammad, Angel Jibriel, Allah, Prophet Isa
Revision
- To describe how Muslims use the Qur’an in the mosque and at home
Week 5
Outcome
- To explain Muslim beliefs about life after death
Vocabulary
- Akhirah, Barzakh, Jannah, Jahannam, Yawn ad-Din, reincarnation, enlightenment, Angel Azra’il
Revision
- To explain what it means to be part of a Muslim community
Week 6
Outcome
- To describe the meaning and significance behind Muslim rituals that mark death
Vocabulary
- Iddah, Ummah, Yawm ad-Din, Qur’an, death rites, Sunnah, Mecca, enshrouded, Salat al-Janazah, mourning, Hadith, widows, prohibited, grieving, wailing, shrieking, deceased
Revision
- To describe the meaning and significance behind Muslim rituals that mark death
Week 1
Outcome
- To explain Sikh views on their life cycle
Vocabulary
- rebirth, karma, reincarnation, mukthi, samsara, afterlife, soul, Waheguru, Abrahamic faiths, Angel Azrael
Revision
- To review how the Guru Granth Sahib is used in worship by Sikhs
Week 2
Outcome
- To describe why Karma plays a big role in Sikhism and Hinduism
Vocabulary
- karma, atma, samsara, Waheguru, reincarnation, Buddhism, liberation, Gurdwara, sewa
Revision
- To explain the role of the Gurdwara in a Sikh community
Week 3
Outcome
- To explain non-religious beliefs about suffering and life after death
Vocabulary
- agnostic, suffering, Humanism, atheist, non-religious
Revision
- Review how the Guru Granth Sahib is used in worship by Sikhs
Week 4
Outcome
- To assess knowledge and understanding of religion’s views on life after death
- Essay: Sikhism, Christianity and Islam all have views on life after death. What similarities and differences are there?
Week 5
Outcome
- Essay: Sikhism, Christianity and Islam all have views on life after death. What similarities and differences are there?
Week 6
Outcome
- Essay: Sikhism, Christianity and Islam all have views on life after death. What similarities and differences are there?
Week 1
Outcome
- To analyse how religious charities make a difference
Vocabulary
- charity, extreme poverty, relative poverty, Guru Nanak, brotherhood
Revision
- To explain the impact of belief in God on a person’s lifestyle
Week 2
Outcome
- To explain how the ideals of Christian living come from the teachings of Jesus and Paul
Vocabulary
- parable, forgiveness, ideals, belief, Ten Commandments
Revision
- To explain how Christians put their beliefs into practice
Week 3
Outcome
- To describe how Christians put the teachingsof Jesus into practice
Vocabulary
- practices, tithing, charity, teachings, influenced
Revision
- To summarise how sacrifice is a key concept in Christianity
Week 4
SATs assessment week
Week 5
Outcome
- To summarise how Muslims put the words of the Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammad into practice
Vocabulary
- guidance, Hadith, Sunnah, Prophet Muhammad
Revision
- To compare how different religions pray
Week 6
Outcome
- To describe the connections between the teachings of Islam and Muslim charities
Vocabulary
- Zakah, Sadaqah, charity, obligation, Muslim Aid, Islamic Relief
Revision
- To review how Muslims put Muhammad’s words into practice
Week 1
Outcome
- To analyse how Sikhs put teachings of Guru Nanak into practice
Vocabulary
Revision
- To compare the role of places of worship in different religions
Week 2
Outcome
- To explain the connections between the teachings of Sikhism and Sikh charities
Vocabulary
Revision
- To explain different religions’ commitments to prayer
Week 3
Rhos y Gwaliau
Week 4
Outcome
- To explain the role of charities and the underlying religious philosophies that guide them
Vocabulary
Week 5
Outcome
- To assess my knowledge and understanding of the Sikh teachings
Week 6
Outcome
- To compare how followers of different faiths (Christians, Sikhs, and Muslims) apply their ideals to their daily lives
Revision
- To review misconceptions from the assessment
Sikhism
Pupils end their KS2 exploration of RE with an investigation into Sikhism. As this religion has connections to Hinduism and Islam it helps pupils revise and extend their knowledge from both lower and upper KS2 as the final unit of study for the focus on world religions. Pupils are now at a stage in their learning when they have the knowledge and ability to compare and contrast both Abrahamic and Dharmic traditions. Pupils explore the practices, beliefs, scripture and holidays central to Sikhism. The Sikh unit of work has a strong emphasis on knowing and understanding the Gurus (including the Guru Granth Sahib).
Christianity
Pupils then continue their study of Christianity by exploring how religions deal with death and the afterlife by examining the resurrection of Christ and the implications of a heaven.
Comparing Sikhism, Christianity and Islam
Pupils then compare these ideas to beliefs on the afterlife in Islam and Sikhism. Pupils then conclude their learning by comparing how Sikhism, Christianity and Islam view the role of community and charitable giving as key components of their worldview. This final unit serves as an endcap to their KS2 years of study as they are relying on their learning from throughout the RE curriculum to arrive at their conclusions.
Autumn
World Religion
- What does it mean to be a Sikh?
Spring
Christianity
- What do religions say to us when life gets hard?
Summer
Thematic
- Justice and poverty: Can religions help to build a fair world?