Religious Studies
BackReligious Education engages pupils in systematic enquiry into significant human questions which religion and world views address, so that they can develop the understanding and skills needed to appreciate and appraise varied responses to these questions, as well as develop responses of their own.
| Year 7 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Topic: |
What are the Big Questions? Signs and Symbols |
Worship | Judaism |
| New Knowledge: |
What are the Big Questions?
How can they be answered?
Secular and religious
World Religions
5Ks
Signs and Symbols
Christian Symbols
Symbolism of Light and Dark
Samhain, Divali, Advent.
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What is worship? Private/Public Worship Non/Compulsory worship Places of worship - Mosque, Church, Mandir Aids to worship Why pray? Pilgrimage |
Judaism: Origin and Identity Worship Judaism Today Life Cycle Family Life Festivals |
| Previous Knowledge Required: |
(Festivals) (Celebrations) (Christianity basics.) (The Big Six) |
What are the Big Questions? |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? |
| New Skills: | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Interpretations. | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Interpretations. | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Interpretations. |
| Links to the School Curriculum: |
SMSC PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Relationships PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Immigration and Fairness. Sociology Beliefs in Society Art: Light and Dark. MFL: Day of the Dead. Drama: Day of the Dead. Art: Day of the Dead. |
SMSC PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Relationships PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Immigration and Fairness. Sociology Beliefs in Society History Mediaeval Castles (including chapel) |
SMSC PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Relationships PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Immigration and Fairness. Sociology Beliefs in Society Science: Dissections (Kosher) History: Holocaust |
| Independent Activities: | www.oxplore.org.uk | Sudden Death at the Vicarage: Terence Copley. | Writing on the Wall. Terence Copley |
| Web Links: | www.oxplore.org.uk
BBC Bitesize BBC Teach My Life My Religion BBC |
TrueTube.co.ukBBC Bitesize Lego Bible/Brick Bible. BBC Teach My Life My Religion BBC |
TrueTube.co.uk
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cliffords-tower-york/history-and-stories/history/ BBC Bitesize BBC Teach My Life My Religion BBC |
| Year 8 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Topic: |
Authority |
Life of Jesus | Sikhism |
| New Knowledge: |
What is Authority? Authority in Judaism: The Torah, Abraham, Moses Authority in Christianity: The Bible, Jesus Authority in Islam: Qur’an, Prophet Muhammad Hadith Authority in Sikhism: Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak |
The Life of Jesus: Birth The Missing Years Baptism The temptations of Jesus Holy Week A new religion |
Sikhism Origin and Identity Worship Today Life Cycle Family Life Festivals |
| Previous Knowledge Required: |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus |
| New Skills: | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Interpretations. | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Interpretations. | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Interpretations. |
| Links to the School Curriculum: |
SMSC PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Laws and Justice Sociology Beliefs in Society Sociology Crime and Deviance PE: Authority in Sport |
SMSC PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Laws and Justice PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance Sociology Beliefs in Society Sociology Crime and Deviance Science: Timelines History: Timelines. |
SMSC PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Relationships PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Immigration and Fairness. Sociology Beliefs in Society |
| Independent Activities: | Jesus in the Dock. Kirkwood and Claydon | The Judas Mystery. Terence Copley | Sikhism textbook: Philip Emmett. |
| Web Links: | TrueTube.co.uk
BBC Bitesize BBC Teach My Life My Religion BBC Saddleback Kids Crossroads Kids Club A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC |
Saddleback Kids Crossroads Kids Club BBC Teach BBC Bitesize My Life My Religion BBC Living Scriptures (Youtube) A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC |
TrueTube.co.uk
BBC Teach BBC Bitesize My Life My Religion BBC A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC |
| Year 9 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Topic: |
Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? |
Faith in Action Christianity in Action |
Buddhism |
| New Knowledge: |
Science and Religion Fact v Belief Creation Myths Christian Creation Big Bang v Creation Coincidence of Religion and Science Belief and Scepticism Can God and Science co-exist Genetic Engineering
Is Our World Perfect? The Problem of Evil and Suffering. Good and Evil The Holocaust Why do good people suffer? Original sin. The Four Noble Truths. |
Faith in Action Aesop’s Fables The Parable of the Good Samaritan The Prodigal Son Forgiveness Original sin. The Four Noble Truths.
Christianity in Action Martin Luther King Malcolm X Nelson Mandela Cicely Saunders |
Buddhism The Dalai Lama Aung San Suu Kyi An introduction to Buddhism Life of the Buddha The Eight-Fold Path Buddhist Teachings |
| Previous Knowledge Required: |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Sikhism |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Sikhism Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Sikhism Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? Faith/Christianity in Action |
| New Skills: | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation. | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation. |
| Links to the School Curriculum: |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Homophobia PSHE CSE PSHE Bereavement PSHE Drugs PSHE Alcohol PSHE Sexting/Nudes/Inappropriate images. Sociology Beliefs in Society Sociology Crime and Deviance English: Jekyll and Hyde English: Theory of Evolution English: Holocaust History: Rise of the Dictators History: Holocaust Science: Genetic Engineering Science: Morals of stem cell research. MFL: Slave Trade Drama: Slave Trade History: Slave Trade |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Immigration and Fairness PSHE Volunteering Sociology Beliefs in Society Sociology Crime and Deviance MFL: Fairy Tales. Grimm Brothers. Drama: Grimm Brothers. PE: Situation Ethics |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Protect your mind PSHE Bereavement. Sociology Beliefs in Society |
| Independent Activities: | Good and Evil presentation. | Aesop’s Fables. | The Lost Self. Terence Copley |
| Web Links: |
A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC My Life My Religion BBC |
Saddleback Kids Living Scriptures (Youtube) My Life My Religion BBC A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC Brick Bible |
TrueTube.co.uk
My Life My Religion BBC A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC |
| Year 10 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Topic: |
Christian Beliefs Living the Christian Life |
Living the Christian Life Marriage and Family Life |
Matters of Life and Death Muslim Beliefs |
| New Knowledge: |
Christian Beliefs The Trinity The creation of the universe and of humanity The incarnation The last days of Jesus’ life The nature of salvation Christian eschatology The problem of evil and suffering Solutions to the problem of evil and suffering.
Living the Christian Life Worship The role of the sacraments in Christian life The nature and purpose of prayer Pilgrimage |
Living the Christian Life Christian religious celebrations The future of the Church The importance of the local church The worldwide Church.
Marriage and Family Life Marriage Sexual Relationships Families Support for the family in the local parish Family Planning Divorce and remarriage Equality of men and women in the family Gender prejudice and discrimination. |
Matters of Life and Death Origins and value of the universe The Sanctity of life The origins and value of human life The issue of abortion Death and the afterlife Non-religious arguments against life after death Euthanasia The natural world.
Muslim Beliefs The six beliefs of Islam The five roots in Shi’a Islam The nature of Allah Risalah (prophets) |
| Previous Knowledge Required: |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? Faith/Christianity in Action |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? Faith/Christianity in Action Christian Beliefs Living the Christian Life |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? Faith/Christianity in Action Christian Beliefs Living the Christian Life Marriage and Family Life |
| New Skills: | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation. | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation. |
| Links to the School Curriculum: |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Relationships PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities Sociology Beliefs in Society |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Relationships PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Homophobia PSHE Volunteering PSHE Contraception Sociology Beliefs in Society Sociology Family and Households Science: Contraception English: An Inspector Calls PE: Gender discrimination |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Relationships PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Homophobia PSHE Volunteering PSHE Contraception Sociology Beliefs in Society English: An Inspector Calls. |
| Independent Activities: |
My Revision Notes: Vocabulary and Exam Practice Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1). Religious Studies B Christianity and Islam Revision Workbook. |
My Revision Notes: Vocabulary and Exam Practice Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1). Religious Studies B Christianity and Islam Revision Workbook. |
My Revision Notes: Vocabulary and Exam Practice Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1). Religious Studies B Christianity and Islam Revision Workbook. Life & Death Coursebook Charlotte Vardy. |
| Web Links: |
Seneca Learning BBC Bitesize TrueTube
A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotesdownloadshttps://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/religious-studies-b-2016.html |
Seneca Learning BBC Bitesize TrueTube
A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotesdownloadshttps://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/religious-studies-b-2016.html |
Seneca Learning BBC Bitesize TrueTube A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotesdownloadshttps://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/religious-studies-b-2016.html |
| Year 11 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Topic: |
Muslim Beliefs Living the Muslim Life |
Crime and Punishment Peace and Conflict |
Peace and Conflict |
| New Knowledge: |
Muslim Beliefs Muslim Holy Books Malaikah (angels) Al-Qadr (fate) Akirah (Muslim beliefs about life after death).
Living the Muslim Life The Ten Obligatory Acts Shahadah Salah Sawm Zakah and Khums Hajj Jihad Celebrations and Commemorations. |
Crime and Punishment Justice Crime Muslims attitudes to god, evil and suffering Attitudes to punishment The aims of punishment Forgiveness The treatment of criminals The death penalty.
Peace and conflict Muslim attitudes towards peace The role of Muslims in peace-making Attitudes to conflict Pacifism Just War Theory |
Peace and conflict Holy War Weapons of Mass Destruction Issues surrounding conflict. |
| Previous Knowledge Required: |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? Faith/Christianity in Action Christian Beliefs Living the Christian Life Marriage and Family Life Matters of Life and Death |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? Faith/Christianity in Action Christian Beliefs Living the Christian Life Marriage and Family Life Matters of Life and Death Muslim Beliefs Living the Muslim Life |
What are the Big Questions? What is worship? Judaism. What is authority? The Life of Jesus Science and Religion Is Our World Perfect? Faith/Christianity in Action Christian Beliefs Living the Christian Life Marriage and Family Life Matters of Life and Death Muslim Beliefs Living the Muslim Life Crime and Punishment Peace and Conflict |
| New Skills: | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation. | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation | Research, Application, Analysis, Evaluation. |
| Links to the School Curriculum: |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Volunteering Sociology Beliefs in Society |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Relationships PSHE Laws and Justice PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities PSHE Volunteering Sociology Beliefs in Society Sociology Crime and Deviance History: World War I History: World War II |
PSHE Tolerance and Intolerance PSHE Bullying PSHE Relationships PSHE Rules, rights and responsibilities Sociology Beliefs in Society Sociology Crime and Deviance Science: Nuclear Energy English: Power and Conflict in Poetry |
| Independent Activities: |
Sophie’s Choice Seneca Learning Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1). Religious Studies B Christianity and Islam Revision Workbook. |
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1). Religious Studies B Christianity and Islam Revision Workbook. Seneca Learning |
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1). Religious Studies B Christianity and Islam Revision Workbook. Seneca Learning |
| Web Links: |
Seneca Learning BBC Bitesize TrueTube National Zakat Foundation A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotesdownloadshttps://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/religious-studies-b-2016.html |
Seneca Learning BBC Bitesize TrueTube UN A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotesdownloadshttps://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/religious-studies-b-2016.html |
Seneca Learning BBC Bitesize TrueTube UN A-Z of Religion and Beliefs BBC https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotesdownloadshttps://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/religious-studies-b-2016.html |