Departmental Curriculum Planning 2014 2015 Department: Subject: Key Stage: 3 Year Group: 7 Programme of Study Topic (s) studies Key skills taught / developed / assessed Personal stories. Transition from primary school. Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Advent Christmas Lent, Holy Week & Easter. I am unique. Why is the Bible important for Christians? Finding Bible references What is a Catholic school? Exploring our mission statement. Epiphany Saints of the North East & Celtic Christianity Aidan, Cuthbert, Hilda, Bede. What is prayer? How and why do people pray? Praying in school The role of Mary in prayer The 10 Commandments & Covenants. Conscience Catholic Moral Teaching on Issues (Capital Punishment) Reconciliation St Thomas More The Seven Sacraments in the RC Church.
Assessment Opportunities Minimum of 2 assessment tasks per 10 week module Do you think primary and secondary schools are more similar than different? Is everyone unique? Why is the Bible so special for Christians? Do you think that this is a special school? Do you think St Thomas More is a good role model for pupils in our school? Why are the sacraments an important part of the life of Christians? Personal shield, map of life, diary, diagrams. Comparison - Primary/Secondary School. Interviews, research. Interview chaplain Research, producing booklets, reports, assemblies Mind view, posters Bible Skills tasks- Rally Robin referencing challenge. Placemat consensus Time line - History of Catholic Schools Newspaper report on Thomas More Interviews with St Thomas More. Thomas More Thinking Hats task. Design a 7 Sacraments - Top facts sheet. Comparison tool on the sacraments. Why is an Advent an important time of year for Christians? Do you thin Christmas is the most important event in the Church year? Why is Epiphany an important event? Do you think that the North East is the cradle of Christianity? Why do Christians need different types of prayer? Do you think prayer is important? Do you think we should make time to pray in school? Why is Mary an important role model for Catholics? Designing Advent wreath, Using art. Designing religious Christmas card, writing and illustrating children s story/cartoon. Research, booklets, storyboards, diagrams, Celtic art and music, diary of monk s life. Mindview. Interactive North East Saints- P Drive. Chaplaincy-. Guided meditation. Prayer in the World Faiths- Channel 4 Clip bank. Why is Easter an important event for Christians? Diocesan Assessment Task Compare Gospel accounts. Design timeline of events, article, detective activities, design religious Easter cards, Chaplaincy. Research, discussion Research, booklets, discussion, designing scenarios Role play- 4 parts of confession.
Departmental Curriculum Planning 2014 2015 Department: Subject: Key Stage: 3 Year Group: 8 Programme of Study Topic (s) studies Key skills taught / developed / assessed Abraham and Moses as the founders of Judaism. The Shema & belief in one God. Sacred Scriptures The Jewish liturgical year Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Pesach, Shavut Bar and Bat Mitvah The synagogue The Sabbath Prayer The Qu ran and belief in one God; Muhammed: the founder of Islam; Islamic prayers, Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Advent, Christmas, Epiphany The Sacrament of Confirmation, Preparation for the sacrament see Diocese Lesson Plans (P-drive) Just war theory Examples of modern conflict Pacifism Society of Friends Army Chaplains Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Church visit. Prophecy OT Prophets (e.g. Amos, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Nathan, Isaiah, Miriam, Esther, Ruth) Prophets today (e.g. Oscar Romero, Dom Helder Camara, Martin Luther King, Prophetic movements e.g. Comic Relief, CAFOD) Ramadan, Eid-ul-fitr, Eidul-adha; The Mosque
Assessment Opportunities Minimum of 2 assessment tasks per 10 week module Explain why Abraham and/or Moses are so important for the foundation of Judaism and Jewish people today. Do you think it is important to remember religious festivals? Give reasons for your answer Do you think worshipping in the mosque and following the five pillars helps Muslims become closer to God? Give reasons for your answer Describe the main features of a mosque and explain their importance and significance Timeline Fact file Storyboards Key Point Plus Comparing Sequencing Cause & Effect Round Robin Think, Write, Round, Robin Timed Pair Share Numbered Heads Together Letter to friend/diary entry Design a synagogue Choose one of the three and describe and explain it in some detail, showing how believers celebrate and remember the feast. Diocesan Assessment Task War is always wrong Do you agree? Lovely things with glitter!! Make an advent wreath/ Christmas cards Key Point s. Relevant/Irrelevant. Placemat consensus. Comparing. Explain the meaning and significance of Holy Week, (showing how believers celebrate and remember the feast. ) Do you think the message of Old Testament prophets is still relevant today? Give reasons for your answer Storyboards Key Point Plus Comparing Sequencing Cause & Effect Round Robin Think, Write, Round, Robin Timed Pair Share Numbered Heads Together Watch Jesus Christ Super Star!
Departmental Curriculum Planning 2014 2015 Department: Subject: Key Stage: 3 Year Group: 9 Programme of Study Topic (s) studies Key skills taught / developed / assessed Introduction to the cultural, social and political background to the gospel. Include religious groups and Roman occupation. Include views on authorship and the purpose of the gospel. The meaning and significance of the following events for Jesus followers, the early Christians in Rome, and Christians today: also to consider why there might be differences of opinions among these groups: Jesus baptism 1:2-11. Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 The meaning of vocation and why it is important for Christians. How and why Christians show vocation in daily life and work. How and why some Christians show vocation by taking holy orders. The failure of the disciples 14:27-42 The meaning and importance of Lent and Holy Week The Last Supper 14:12-31. The significance of the Eucharist The transfiguration 9:1-10. Peter s denial 14:66-72 Meaning and importance of believing in God as unity and Trinity. Ten Commandments as a guide for living. The meaning and significance of believing in God as the Father and Creator Gethsemane 14:32-42. Betrayal and arrest 14:43-52 Messiah Son of Man Son of God Sermon on the Mount on the reinterpretation of the Law of Moses (Matthew 5:21 42) on displaying religion (Matthew 6:1 18), Call of the first disciples 1:14-20 & 2:13-17 The crucifixion 15:21-39. The sending out of the twelve 6:7-13 why this causes problems for some Christians today; how the teachings can be related to modern Christians and what they mean for Christians today: The Sermon on the Mount on Money (Matthew 6:19 34), on Judgment and the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:1 12) as a guide for living.
Beliefs and Values- the meaning and importance of loving God and how love of God affects Christians' lives. How one Roman Catholic organisation helps to relieve poverty and/or suffering in the UK. The reasons why the organisation does this work (Christian teachings on charity and the relief of suffering). The burial 15:42-47 and The resurrection 16:1-8. Assessment Opportunities Minimum of 2 assessment tasks per 10 week module Would you like to have lived at the time of Jesus? Research; internet, textbooks. Comparison tool. Sequencing tool. Newspaper report. Explain what a vocation is, do you think that a vocation is something everyone has. Explain how Christians can show vocation in their every day lives. Explain why Holy Week is important to Christians. What do we learn about Jesus identity from his baptism and transfiguration? Explain why Christians think Jesus is the Son of God. What do you think it means to be a disciple today? Key Point s. Relevant/Irrelevant. Comparing. Paraphrase passport. Do you think the disciples failed Jesus. Do you think that Peter betrayed Jesus? Do you think that the Ten Commandments are still relevant today. Why is the Sermon on the Mount important for Christians today. Key Point s. Relevant/Irrelevant. Placemat consensus. Comparing. Do you think Christians today should remember the Last Supper? The disciples of Jesus were failures Do you agree? Do you think that Good Friday is an appropriate name to remember the Crucifixion by? Key Point s. Relevant/Irrelevant. Placemat consensus. Comparing.
Do you think you can be a disciple without being willing to sacrifice? Do you think you can be wealthy and still be a good Christian. Explain how Catholic organisations demonstrate love for our neighbour. Actively helping one s neighbour is more important than praying for one s neighbour Do you agree? Do you think the Resurrection is the most important event of Mark s Gospel?