R.E. Portfolio What does RE look like at Forest Academy?
Building Learning Powers
R.E. at Forest Academy Religious Education curriculum aims to give children an engaging introduction to learning about and learning from the major religions. We encourage them to engage with big questions about the meaning and significance of life and encourage them to ask thoughtful questions about when they are learning about religion. Children will be given an understanding of how the beliefs, values, practices and ways of life link together within major religions and be provided with opportunities to record their learning in imaginative and creative ways. Children are encouraged to ask and discuss meaningful questions, learning tolerance, respect and the ability to deepen understanding and make links between beliefs. Our Curriculum follows the Local Authority Agreed Syllabus which has been tailored to fit the growing diversity of our city. Religious Education is a statutory requirement and must be taught in all schools.
Year 1 - AT1 Learning About Religion Who is Jesus? Why are we thankful? What does it mean to be thankful? Why are people thankful for their talents? What are the many different ways of showing we are grateful? What are the many ways in which people thank God? What might people thank God for? Investigate the idea that some religious people believe that God (Allah, Brahmin) created the world Why do many people thank God for the earth and it s fruits at Harvest Time? 8. 9. What do Christians believe about God? Who is Jesus? Why is it important for Christians to follow the example of Jesus? Why is prayer and worship important for many Christians? What is the Holy book that Christians follow? What are some of the stories that Jesus told? What did the stories mean? How do the belief and practices affect the daily life of many Christians? Where do Christians go to worship? Where else do Christians worship?
Year 1 This is the creation story. It is Christian. Year 1 child AT2 - Learning From Religion Example Questions To recognise what we should be thankful for: Family and home. Who have you thanked today and why? Who has said thank you to you today and why? What does our family do to help us? How do we look after our home? How do we show we are grateful to our family? Our talents: What is your best piece of work in your writing book? What do you do that you are proud of? The school and the wider community: Who helps us in the school or the classroom? How? Who helps us in our community? How? What do these people do which makes our lives better? How can we show we are thankful for what people do? Who have we said thank you to today in school? Have we missed anyone out? What is the best present you have ever received? How did you say and show you were grateful? What do you feel like if you aren t thanked? How have we been thanked? What might people thank God for? How might they show they are thanking God? Why do some people pray before eating?
Year 2 - Key Curriculum Questions AT1 - Learning About Religion What does a Jew believe? 8. 9. 10. 1 1 What do Jewish people believe about God? What is important about the early life of Moses for Jewish people? (The rest of the Moses story is studied at KS2) Why is Joseph (Genesis 37) important to Jews? Where do Jewish people go to worship? What is the special book for Jewish people? How is it treated in the Synagogue? What are the main features of the story of Noah found in the Tenakh;- Also Genesis 6-8 Apart from the Synagogue, where else do Jewish people worship? What is important about Friday night in the Jewish home? What are the key features and events of the Purim story? What are some of the ways it is celebrated? Why is Hanukkah important for Jews and how it is celebrated? AT2 - Learning From Religion Example Questions What is special to you? What is special to your friend, brother, mum? What is similar? What is different? How do we look after special things? How should we care for other people s things? How do you treat your special belongings? Why are they special? What is special to your friends and family. What does a Hindu believe? What do Hindus believe about God? What is the core foundation of Hinduism? What are the key features of Krishna? Where do Hindus Worship? What is the name of their place of worship? Why is significant about the prayer and worship of many Hindus? What are the books and special stories that some Hindus follow?
Year 2 We had a Diwali party! We danced and played instruments and made rangoli patterns! Year 2 child
Year 3 - Key Curriculum Questions AT1 - Learning About Religion What do Muslims believe? 8. 9. 10. What do Muslims believe about God (Allah)? What commitment is demonstrated in the lives and work of significant people of faith? What are the main features and functions of a local Mosque? How is prayer important to Muslims? What do Muslims learn from learn from the Prophet Muhammad? Why do Muslims think of the Prophet Muhammad as the final Prophet? What is the significance of the Qur an and why is it important to Muslims? What are the key customs followed during Ramadan and Id-ul- Fitr? Why are the Five Pillars of Islam significant for many Muslims.? How important is the home for living the Muslim faith? AT2 - Learning From Religion Example Questions Why should we care for the Earth? Who is responsible for caring for the local environment? What do trees make you think/ feel? If you were a tree what sort of tree 8. 9. 10. 1 1 1 1 1 What does stewardship mean? How have we benefited from actions of people who have lived before us? What could we do to help the environment for the next generation? How can we show respect? Why is it important to share? What do we need and what do we want? How can we care for the local environment? What is devotion? What is compassion? Why should we care for others? What beliefs would we suffer for?
Year 3 The star and crescent is the symbol of Islam Year 3 child
Year 4 - Key Curriculum Questions AT2 - Learning From Religion Example Questions AT1 - Learning About Religion Example Questions What do Christians believe? What do the different descriptions of God tell us about the Christian belief in God? How is Jesus important to Christians? Who is in authority in Christian communities? What are their roles and responsibilities? What is the Holy book of the Christian people? How is it used by them? How are the stories/parables that Jesus told to his followers relevant to us today? 8. How do Christians use their homes to show they are living the faith? 9. What is the significance for many Christians of the Ten Commandments? 10. In what ways is prayer important to Christians? 1 What are some of the distinctive features and their functions within a local church? 1 What is meant by the Church as a community of believers? What does discrimination mean? Where/how does discrimination happen? in school/at home/in the street. Why do people discriminate against others, is it a rational action? What is special about you that makes you different? When are there times when some people are left out? Have you ever stopped someone joining a group or activity? 8. 9. Who was Anne Frank and why do we remember her? How can such a day be a bridgebuilder? How would it feel to be banned from school, the park, the doctor etc? 10. Why do you think these words are important to so many people? Is it an easy rule to keep? How would life at school be better if people kept to this rule? 1 1
Stay tuned for photos of our Easter performance!
Year 5 - Key Curriculum Questions AT1 - Learning About Religion Example Questions AT2 - Learning From Religion What do Sikhs believe? 8. 9. 10. 1 1 1 1 What do Sikhs believe about God? What are the significant times in the life of Guru Nanak? How did Guru Nanak spread his teachings? Where do Sikhs go to worship? How do the practices in the Gurdwara symbolise equality? What is the inspirational writing that Sikhs follow? What are the special ways the Sikh writings are treated? What is it that tells people what Sikhs believe? What are some of the practices used with the Guru Granth Sahib? Why is Guru Gobind Singh important? What does it mean to belong to the Khalsa? What happens at the festival of Vaisakhi/Baisakhi, how is it celebrated? What is the symbolism of the 5Ks which are worn by some Sikhs? What is the significance of the turban which is worn by some Sikhs? 8. 9. Do you have a belief? What do you believe? What do you picture when you think of God? Can you think of any other religions that believe in one God? How is the life of a significant religious figure important to believers? How did Guru Nanak s disappearance as a young man change his life? Does this remind you of any other religious experiences? Can you think of a time when you feel that you were not treated fairly? How did that make you feel? How would pupils like to be treated and how should they treat others? What qualities do we admire? Why? What qualities are needed in the leader of a faith? Why? Where are your special places? How can people show they re equal in a special place?
Year 5 Sikhs worship in a Gurdwara. Stay tuned for our Sikhism work!
Year 6 - Key Curriculum Questions AT1 - Learning About Religion Example Questions What do Jewish people believe about God? Why is Moses an important figure for Jews? Why is prayer and worship important to many Jews? What is the importance of the Tallit (prayer shawl) and Capel (head covering)? What is the Tenakh and what is the Torah? What is the importance of the Ten Commandments given to Moses? Why is the festival of Rosh Hashanah important for Jewish people? 8.Why is Yom Kippur important for Jewish people and what happens during this time? AT2 - Learning From Religion Example Questions What do we mean by Authority? What is God like? Find examples Who is special to us? How do we show them respect? How did Moses command the respect of the people? What are the qualities of a leader? How do we communicate? What do our actions mean? How do we show praise? Recap the Mezuzah case Why are the Tallit and Capel important? When are they worn? What do you think happens to them as they get older? Where and how do we keep special books? What rules do you have for yourself? Your family? Your class? Your school? What s the most meaningful thing in my life? Who in my life means the most to me? How often do I let them know this?
Year 6 I loved researching then preseting my information about Judaism! Year 6 child
Curriculum Enrichment We went to the Mosque - it was beautiful! Year 3 child In December, we visit the church and learn all about the Christian Christmas story. Year 2 child