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
Personal
- Discussing their
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Key knowledge
Substantive
To know:
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Key vocabulary
baptism
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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- Wonder box ×1
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Art materials: felt pens, crayons and paper
×15 - Highlighters ×30
The equipment below is optional
- Video recording devices ×5
- Devices with access to the internet ×15
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y3: Why is water symbolic?
Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit 'Why is water symbolic?'.
Vocabulary display – R&W Y3: Why is water symbolic?
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 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.
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