Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Making connections between religious stories and the importance of water.
- Identifying how water is used in some rituals.
- Suggesting what water might symbolise.
- Making links between beliefs and actions.
- Talking about why some Christians choose to be baptised.
- Explaining water’s importance in religious and cultural contexts.
- Sharing thoughtful insights or reflections on water’s importance.
- Articulating their own ideas about the value of water creatively.
Suggested prior learning
Teacher video: Why is water symbolic?
Lessons
Lesson 1: Why is water important?
Lesson 2: How is water used in some rituals?
Lesson 3: What can some religious stories suggest about water?
Lesson 4: What is baptism?
Lesson 5: How and why do some Hindus celebrate the River Ganges?
Lesson 6: Why is water precious?
Key skills
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Key vocabulary
Abrahamic religions
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Unit resources
Assessment – R&W Y3: Why is water symbolic?
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Writing composition; Spoken language; Reading – comprehension.
Science: Plants.
Geography: Human and physical geography.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Mutual respect; Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.