Religion and worldviews: Key Stage 2 (RE)

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and key concepts.

(1 lesson)

Interpreting and using art to express beliefs about spirituality, inner self and the soul.

(6 lessons)

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.

(7 lessons)

Reflecting on what revelation means to some people, children explore the significance of some scriptures.

(6 lessons)

Investigating who has the authority to decide the consequences of wrongdoing.

(7 lessons)

Looking at the many ways water is used in rituals and ceremonies, children experience its symbolic use.

(6 lessons)

Exploring the symbolism of fire in ceremonies and for remembrance.

(6 lessons)

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and key concepts.

(1 lesson)

Exploring the origins of various religions, children discover geographical and historical connections among them.

(5 lessons)

Exploring the origins of religious texts and considering their value to some followers.

(7 lessons)

Considering how actions and practices demonstrate the importance of beliefs and whether we can tell what a person believes from the outside.

(6 lessons)

Considering Jesus' life and the significance of his death and resurrection.

(7 lessons)

Exploring the history of the Christian Bible and investigating its relevance to many Christians today.

(6 lessons)

Exploring the ancient and translated languages of scripture and investigating its importance to many believers today.

(6 lessons)

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and key concepts.

(1 lesson)

Investigating why Christian worship looks different across the world when key beliefs are the same.

(6 lessons)

Investigating historical and modern-day examples of people who have fought for their beliefs.

(7 lessons)

Interpreting different sources of wisdom and beliefs about what happens when we die.

(6 lessons)

Continuing to investigate concepts relating to death and exploring the concepts of reincarnation and karma.

(7 lessons)

Exploring how leaders can be chosen for leadership characteristics.

(6 lessons)

Using maps, pictures and texts, children investigate why some places are significant to some religions.

(6 lessons)

A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and key concepts.

(1 lesson)

Comparing the Abrahamic religions, children discover how some practices are observed.

(5 lessons)

Building on their learning from part 1, children discover the diversity within Dharmic religions.

(7 lessons)

Exploring significant religious and non-religious journeys and pilgrimages and why going to a particular place is so important to some people.

(6 lessons)

Using critical thinking skills to consider their own and others' ideas and beliefs about why there is suffering in the world.

(7 lessons)

Developing their understanding of suffering, children look at alternative ideas about suffering.

(6 lessons)

Exploring the place of religion personally, locally, nationally and globally.

(6 lessons)