Year 3 RE Curriculum (Autumn)
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| Every day signs and symbols |
Talk about meanings contained in stories, objects and signs. Relate the idea of a symbol as a reminder of something special to their own experience. Identify and understand the significance of symbols found in a place of worship. |
Show the pupils examples of everyday signs and symbols and discuss. Explain the difference between a sign and a symbol. Discuss the use of a number of Christian symbols, which the pupils draw and label in their books. Discuss symbols in other faiths. Complete cut and paste activity. Listen to the story of Noah’s Ark and discuss symbols in story. |
Laminated pictures of signs and symbols from Accessing Religious Education 3 – Folens. Badger Religious Education Book 1 Christian symbols worksheet. Faith symbols worksheet. The Story of Noah’s Ark. |
Symbols (RE Quest) English – writing. Art. |
Teacher observation. |
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| How do symbols help us to remember the past? |
Talk about and explain the significance of a Passover meal for Jewish people. Explain how food can remind them of special events. |
Show pupils a Seder plate and explain the importance of the meal – to remember an important event in Jewish history. Read the story of the escape of the Israelites. Pupils complete the Seder Plate cut and paste activity. Ask pupils to imagine that they are living away from home and are preparing a meal which could bring back memories. What would they choose and why? |
Laminated pictures of Seder Plate from Accessing Religious Education 3 – Folens. Badger Religious Education Book 1 Seder Plate worksheet Escape from Egypt story Badger Religious Education (Teacher Book 1) |
The Interactive Seder Plate. Art. English – writing. |
Teacher observation. |
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| Metaphors |
Explain literal and non-literal meanings. Use similes to describe emotions. |
Introduce pupils to some examples of non-literal saying using pg.8 of Badger Religious Education Book 1. Discuss. Complete exercise. Choose a feeling e.g. jealousy, anger, loneliness, fear, to explore in terms of simile and metaphor, e.g. When I’m angry, I feel like a balloon about to burst. Encourage pupils to write and illustrate their own ideas. |
Badger Religious Education Book 1 Badger Religious Education (Teacher Book 1) |
English – writing. Art. |
Teacher observation. |
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| Metaphors (continued) |
Understand that metaphors are expressions in which something real stands for an idea and that they help people to understand religious ideas. They will be able to identify simple biblical metaphors such as the idea of God as a shepherd or a rock. |
Introduce one of the following religious metaphors from the Bible: God is my rock (Psalm 182), Jesus is the light of the world (John 812), The Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23). Brainstorm with pupils any words they connect with the relevant image (i.e. rock, light, shepherd) Using the sheet pupils work in pairs or groups, identifying and discussing the metaphors and matching them to the meanings which are given. |
Badger Religious Education Book 1 Badger Religious Education (Teacher Book 1) Worksheet: Metaphors. |
English – writing. |
Teacher observation. |
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| What have we learnt about signs and symbols? |
Talk about how signs and symbols are used in religious beliefs. |
Recap on what pupils have learnt about signs and symbols through written or oral questions |
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Question and answer session. |
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| Week | Learning Outcomes | Activities | Resources | Cross- curricular & ICT opportunities | Assessment | |||
| Who were Rama and Sita? |
Identify the good and evil characters from the story of Rama and Sita and justify their opinions with facts from the story. They will know that it is from the Hindu scriptures and is celebrated at Diwali. |
Listen to the story of Rama and Sita. As a class re-arrange the story activity on the I.W.B – Level 2. Give pupils a prepared sheet with the story of Rama and Sita in comic strip. Ask them to sequence the pictures and write or copy the dialogue. Discuss other stories where good conquers evil. |
Diwali Story (Nglf – Cymru) Picture sheets of story. |
Diwali Story (Nglf – Cymru). This website contains a number of relevant activities. English – writing. Art. |
Teacher observation. |
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| Why do Hindus have divas? |
Explain why light is symbolic in some religions. Explain why a diva is lit during the festival of Diwali. |
Use I.W.B. Diwali story Think and Discuss – Light and Darkness. Read pages 12 & 13 Badger Religious Education Book 1. Pupils copy text from worksheet and colour a diva picture. Pupils can make a diva from clay. Write an acrostic poem using the words diva or light. |
Badger Religious Education Book 1 Badger Religious Education (Teacher Book 1) Diwali Story (Nglf – Cymru) |
Art. English – writing. |
Teacher observation. |
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| How do Hindus prepare for Diwali? |
Explain why Diwali cards are sent. Suggest reasons why some illustrations are appropriate for Diwali cards. Explain what rangoli patterns are and their purpose and use within the festival. Explain the importance of preparations for Diwali for Hindus. |
Read pages 14 & 15 Badger Religious Education Book 1. Show a selection of Diwali cards. Pupils colour or make their own Diwali card. Show pupils designs of colourful geometric rangoli patterns and discuss how they make them feel. Pupils colour or design their own rangoli patterns. |
Badger Religious Education Book 1 Badger Religious Education (Teacher Book 1) Selection of Diwali cards and rangoli patterns. |
English – writing. Art. |
Teacher observation. |
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| Week | Learning Outcomes | Activities | Resources | Cross- curricular & ICT opportunities | Assessment |
| How do Hindus see God? |
Explain why Lakshmi is worshipped. Reflect on and share their own ideas about God. Give an overview of the key elements associated with celebrating Diwali. |
Discuss pictures of Lakshmi and explain she is the goddess of wealth. Name the objects she holds and explain their significance and symbolism. Explain why Lakshmi features in the festival and how she is worshipped. Ask pupils to complete sentences on Hindu worship at Diwali. Look at how a Hindu family celebrates Diwali. Explain that it is the start of the new year for Hindus. How do other people celebrate new year? |
Badger Religious Education Book 1 Badger Religious Education (Teacher Book 1) Pictures of Lakshmi. Videos/DVDs, stories about Diwali. |
Diwali Story (Nglf – Cymru). English – writing. Art. |
End of unit test. |