This Religion and worldviews video introduces teachers to the key ideas and content of the year 3/4 unit, ‘Why is fire used ceremonially?’. It explores how children investigate beliefs from Ancient Greek, Hindu, Zoroastrian, Jewish and Christian worldviews, using rituals, stories, celebrations and ceremonies to identify symbolism that suggests why fire is important to some people and used at special times.

The video guides teachers through the structure of the unit, explaining how stories and questioning help pupils make connections between religious ideas and their own worldviews. It highlights how fire can symbolise the concepts of hope, unity and purity for many communities.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews resources. It supports teachers in delivering this unit with confidence, helping pupils to explore complex ideas through age-appropriate, respectful and engaging lessons.

• R&W, Year 3/4 unit: Why is fire used ceremonially?