KS1 |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Terms 5 & 6 |
Year 1/2 |
Change For The Better? |
What Have they taught Us? |
Where Would We Be Without Water? |
Healthy Body, Healthy Minds |
Our Beautiful World |
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Why are religious celebrations important to some people but not to others? How do Hindus celebrate Diwali and Christians celebrate Christmas? |
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Why do symbols and stories play important roles in religions? Easter symbols – resurrection - new life, eggs |
Why do some people follow religious leaders and teachings? Love your neighbour – The Good Samaritan How do some religions demonstrate that everyone is special? Zacchaeus |
B |
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Why do symbols and stories play an important roles in religions? The giving of gifts at Christmas time. What would we give Jesus if he was born in Reading today? |
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Does everyone believe the same things about God? Palm Sunday – why was Jesus welcomed like a king on Palm Sunday? |
How do some people’s religious beliefs encourage them to care for the world? Similarities and differences between the Christian Creation story and a Hindu Creation story. Link to environmental issues, recycling etc.. |
Key skills |
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LKS2 |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Terms 5 & 6 |
Year 3/4 |
Change For The Better? |
What Have they taught Us? |
Where Would We Be Without Water? |
Healthy Body, Healthy Minds |
Our Beautiful World |
A |
Do Rites of Passage always help a believer to feel connected to God and/or community? - Do people need to go to Church to show that they are Christians? |
How might beliefs and community shape a person’s identity? - What is the most significant part of the nativity story for Christian’s today? |
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How might beliefs and community shape a person’s identity? – Is forgiveness always possible for Christian’s? |
How do religious leaders and sacred texts contribute to believers’ understanding of their faith? – How special is the relationship Jews have with God? To what extent do religious beliefs influence and encourage ‘good’ behaviour? – What is the best way for a Jew to show commitment to God?
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B |
Could Jesus heal people? Were these miracles or is there some other explanation? |
To what extent does participating in worship and/or prayer generate a sense of belonging? – Has Christmas lost its true meaning?
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How well does faith help people cope with matters of life and death? – What is good about Good Friday? |
To what extent do religious beliefs influence and encourage ‘good’ behaviour? – Do Sikhs think it is important to share? How can music and the arts help express and communicate religious beliefs? – What is the best way for a Sikh to show commitment to God? |
Key skills |
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UKS2 |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Terms 5 & 6 |
Year 5/6 |
Change For The Better? |
What Have they taught Us? |
Where Would We Be Without Water? |
Healthy Body, Healthy Minds |
Our Beautiful World |
A |
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How can music and the arts help express and communicate religious beliefs? – How significant is it that Mary was Jesus’ mother? |
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How well does faith help people cope with matters of life and death? – Is anything ever eternal |
What difference might it make to believe in God as Creator? – Does belief in the Trinity help Christians make better sense of God as a whole? |
B |
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How do religious leaders and sacred texts contribute to believers’ understanding of their faith? – Do Christmas celebrations and traditions help Christians understand who Jesus was and why he was born? |
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To what extent do religious beliefs influence and encourage ‘good’ behaviour – What is the best way for Christians to show commitment to God? Is Christianity still a strong religion 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth? |
To what extent does participating in worship and/or prayer generate a sense of belonging? – What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God? How might beliefs and community shape a person’s identity? – Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead good lives? |
Key skills |
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