Key Stage 4 Year 9 Learning Area: Religious Education Learning Area Coordinator: Mrs Jemma Kellow What will I study?
SUBJECT YEAR 9 Autumn 1 Focus What is the impact of worship in the Christian faith? investigate the importance and purpose of worship in the life of a Christian. how methods of worship have altered. the importance of aids in worship to support their communication with God. Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 What does it mean to be a Sikh? What does Christianity teach us about relationships in our changing society? What does it mean to be a young person today? GCSE Religious Studies Specification A Unit 1: Beliefs and teachings GCSE Religious Studies Specification A Unit 1: Beliefs and teachings explore faith among the young including initiation and comingof-age ceremonies. examine the beliefs and teachings about God, creation, the afterlife, Jesus Christ and salvation. examine the beliefs and teachings about God, the prophethood, the Qur an, and the Imamate in Shi a Islam. the foundations of the Sikh faith. the impact of the foundations in the st 21 Century. make comparisons between the values upheld by Sikhs with that of the Christian faith. demonstrate an awareness of the impact Christian teachings have on the different relationships we encounter in our lives. analyse the importance of religion within the institution of marriage, divorce and family life. investigate moral codes, faith groups, activities and festivals. the roles of schools, home and the problems and benefits for religious upbringing. how these beliefs influence individuals, communities and societies. identify with the similarities and difference within and/or between religions and beliefs. how these beliefs influence individuals, communities and societies. identify with the similarities and difference within and/or between religions and beliefs.
ASSESSMENT Any summative assessments with approximate dates links to data capture series for each year group. ASSESSMENT 1 ASSESSMENT 2 ASSESSMENT 3 ASSESSMENT 4 ASSESSMENT 5 ASSESSMENT 6 ASSESSMENT 7 ASSESSMENT 8 YEAR 9 9.1 What is the impact of worship in the Christian faith? Newspaper article. Importance of prayer evaluation question. 9.2 What does it mean to be a Sikh? Create a leaflet, poster, imovie trailer/speech explaining how the Guru Granth Sahib is treated and why. 9.3 What does Christianity teach us about relationships in our changing society? Evaluating the impact Christian teachings can have on relationships. 9.4 What does it mean to be a young person today? Presentations on the impact of religious retreats 9.5 What are the religious attitudes towards animal rights? A series of GCSE exam questions. Group presentations of the uses of animals in society today. Class debate 9.6 What are the religious attitudes towards animal rights? A series of GCSE exam questions. Group presentations of the uses of animals in society today. Class debate End of unit assessment End of unit assessment Where do I go to find out more information? Links to the National Curriculum guidance documents or QR codes that would be useful to parents/carer who would like more detail.
Religious Education What will I study? All students study the full-course exam and have two lessons per week. YEAR 10 - SEPT 2016 - AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES A - UNIT 1: Beliefs and teachings from the perspectives of Christianity and Islam. - UNIT 2: Religion and Life - UNIT 3: Religion, Peace and Conflict YEAR 11 - SEPT 2016 - FULL COURSE - RELIGION AND MORALITY - Religious Attitudes to Matters of Life (Medical Ethics) - Religious Attitudes to the Elderly and Death - Religious Attitudes to Drug Abuse - Religious Attitudes to Crime and Punishment YEAR 11 - SEPT 2016 - SHORT COURSE - Religion and Life Issues - Religion and Early Life - Religion, War and Peace 12
How will I be assessed? You will have formal written examinations at the end of year 11. Examinations 100% What might this subject lead you on to after leaving school? - RE is respected by employers because of the skills it involves. - It has helped many past pupils in University, College, and Vocational Careers. - This subject could also lead to careers such as: Teaching, Caring Profession, Politics, Retail, Ministry, Medicine, Social Work, and Law. Where do I go to find out more? We follow the AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES A specification and you can find more information about the GCSE RE Course at: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/gcse/religious-studies-a-8062/ assessment-resources Within the exam boards website you will find: - The Specification - Individual unit guidance - Past papers and mark schemes - Examiner Reports - And other revision materials Please visit the RE office or the RE notice board for any further information regarding the exam. 13