R.E. OVERVIEW Read in conjunction with 1. Sunderland Agreed Syllabus. 2. RE whole school teaching /assemblies KS1 Buddhism Buddhismenrichment 1 2 Beliefs Stories re Buddhism In home; in practice Internet searche.g. Google images; pictures statues of Buddha; Adding a simple text box Observational art- related artefact English- Stories from a range of cultures Inc. Chinese (and Buddhist) stories Geography Cultural studies re China (links made as appropriate to Buddhism) Christianity Story of birth of Jesus Why are gifts given at? What is the Story? Christian Worship The Church; the structure/layout Sundays; why go? Story How and why is light important at? How do Christians celebrate? New Testament- Healing the Sick e.g. Lazarus Springwell Village Primary School - R.E. Overview Page 1
Ceremonies (Baptism; weddings) Artefacts Role of minister/vicar Role of church in community St Cuthbert Where Jesus lived (housing)- in Galilee (Israel) Bible story- building house on rocks Lepers Healing the blind Mother Theresa- life and work Old Testament Animals and Plants- Garden of Eden Noah and the Ark Jonah and the Whale Christianityenrichment KS1 Nativity production Christian Worship -. visit to Durham Cathedral (and follow up) -Art- Sketching (during visit) -Paper sculpture (e.g. stained glass windows) -Paint program. E.g. Rose window (colour flooding?) -Internet skills- Google images of local churches and Durham Cathedral -Listening and personal views of Church music e.g. Gregorian chants. Story of Francis of Assisi Story of St Andrew and the Scottish flag KS1 Nativity production Healing the Sick Stories from the Bible Children respond to images/paintings related to Bible and Jesus healing Internet Research e.g. images etc for Mother Theresa. Old Testament- Noahs Ark Poetry Clip Art on line; Copying and pasting e.g. animals two by two Hinduism Hinduismenrichment Beliefs; worship In home/life Festivals inc. Divali Optional visit to Hindu Temple- West Road, Newcastle. Indian life and culture (links made as appropriate to Hinduism) - Empathy skills- seeing life through the eyes of a child. Springwell Village Primary School - R.E. Overview Page 2
Indian culture Indian everyday life Indian customs Indian clothes and style Traditional Stories- Indian and Hindu Stories (must inc. Rama and Sita.) Personal visual responses to Hindu devotional music (own imagination) e.g. using coloured pencils or oil pastels Google image searche.g. Digital images of Hindu Gods. Art- Rangoli patters analysed; Printing in paper; Paining on fabric (embellishing?) Islam Islam- enrichment Judaism Judaism Sikhism Sikhismenrichment Springwell Village Primary School - R.E. Overview Page 3
KS2 Buddhism Buddhismenrichment Christianity 3 4 5 6 Diwali (as a Hindu and Sikh festival) Internet research Diwali patterns How and why is Advent important to Christians? Why do Christians call Jesus the Light of the world? What are the themes of? What do the gospels tell us about the birth of Jesus? Why is Lent such an important period for Christians? Story- Why is the Last Supper so important to Christians? The Life of Jesus (inc. the Holy Land where he grew up) Many aspects could be included- e.g. Calming of storm Raising from the dead Water into wine 2 loaves and 5 fishes Messages of Jesus e.g. love thy neighbour; Turn the other cheek. The messages of the parables e.g. Good Samaritan House on rocks Sewer and the seeds Lost sheep etc - What do Christians remember on Palm Sunday? Why are Good Friday and Day the most important days for Christians? Importance of the Bible to Christians Churches Understand common elements/ features of churches Appreciation of symbolism in churches (and Christianity) Comparing churches across worldusing art e.g. Picasso Symbols in churches What can we learn about Christian faith through the lives of Northern Saints? Old Testament- Moses and the 10 commandments Springwell Village Primary School - R.E. Overview Page 4
Christianityenrichment Traditional Customs (Britain) e.g. cards; crackers; trees; turkey etc. A Carol- Dickens Consider film adaptations; Make personal responses - Comparison on how this event was interpreted by 3 different Italian Artists- Tintoretto (1518-1594) Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) Caravaggio (1573-1610) - Role of gifts in tradition inc. round world e.g. Day of Kings in Spain. - Awareness of some of traditions of and possible religious links e.g. Eggs; Hot X buns; Maundy Thursday, Simnel cake etc. Related debates (respecting views of others.) How does the teaching and example of Jesus influence the way that Christians live their lives? Topics could include- How can we prevent another World War? Is it easier to kill with a weapon or a button? Should we ban nuclear weapons Is war inevitable? Old Testament- Children to devise rules for society today ; (link to Christianity/ 10 commandments) Churches- Visit to Springwell Village Methodist Church Design and make own stain glass window; window; Outlining ink on acetate paper; glass paint Listen and respond to Religious music of the monasteries... impact and feelings. Hinduism Hinduismenrichment Islam Knowledge and appreciation of the Islamic religion. (and way of life) Allah... Muslim belief Qur an Importance of Muhammad. Role of Mosque 5 Pillars Islam- enrichment Religious Tolerance in society today Islamic theme-textile work Springwell Village Primary School - R.E. Overview Page 5
Judaism Judaism Inc. symbols of the religion the importance of the Torah role of the synagogue etc. importance of Moses. Respecting different religions Pencil work- Developing pencil skills re. Shading still life; Jewish artefacts Appraising /responding to traditional Jewish hymns /music. Sikhism Diwali (as a Hindu and Sikh festival) Beliefs inc Guru Nanak festivals 5Ks Holy book belonging Gurdwara Sikhismenrichment Internet research Diwali patterns visit to Gurdwara in Sunderland; Sikh stories Analysing and responding to Sikh imagery Analysing and responding to Sikh music Internet research linked to Sikhism. Wider studies and issues Ancient Egypt- Traditional stories and beliefs Ancient Peru- beliefs Charity- role (and commitment to raising money for a charity of their choice) H VIII and six wives (and dissolution) What is God? Who is God? Explore personal views (appreciating the views of others) Holocaust and Racism in society today- Children to develop their skills re. Listening and discussing. Children to become more aware (and tolerant) of Springwell Village Primary School - R.E. Overview Page 6
Celebrating our diverse community - Tolerance to differences; Community values People feeling an outsider Story of Dr Bernardo Learn about Greek Gods- link to role of Gods in Greek myths Word and Internet search Collect favourite images of gods from different cultures/ religions (ninc. Greek Gods)... and annotate. Myths and Legends inc. Creation Stories. different opinions Holocaust- what? Why? Prejudice- what is it? To include religion. Message for today- racism and tolerance/understanding. Celebrating difference Charity- Making a Difference Children to begin to consider their role in society i.e. making a difference. Plan to raise money- pupil choice Springwell Village Primary School - R.E. Overview Page 7