Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Years 1 and 2

Fire, fire!

Identify how they have to make their own choices in life.

Discovery RE Y2: Is it possible to be kind to everyone all of the time?

kindness, sharing, Christianity, Jesus, forgiveness , friendship, parable, teachings

Our Town

(Local adventure)

Describe some of the main festivals or celebrations of a religion.

Discovery RE Y2: Why did God give Jesus to the world?

commitment, committed, forgiveness, belief, hero, represented

Into the Woods!

Describe some of the teachings of a religion.

Discovery RE Y2: How important is it for Jewish people to do what God asks them to do?

Synagogue, Jewish, Judaism, celebration, occasions, festivals, Seder plate, Seder meal, Passover

Study of National Fairy Tales

(National adventure)

Ask questions about puzzling aspects of life.

Discovery RE Y2: Is it true that Jesus came back to life again?

Easter story, believe, beliefs, heaven, remember, memories, crucifixion, resurrection

All about

Orangutan’s /Rainforests

Relate emotions to some of the experiences of religious figures studied.

Discovery RE Y2: How special is the relationship that Jews have with God?

Agreement, promises, contract, ten commandments, covenant

Here we are

(Global adventure)

Show an understanding of the term ‘morals’.

Discovery RE Y2: What is the best way for a Jew to show commitment to God?

Commitment, ten commandments, Torah, Shabbat, Seder Plate/meal, Synagogue, worship, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, ceremonies

Years 3 and 4

The Terrible Tudors

Explain the key teachings and beliefs of a religion.

Discovery RE Y3: Does joining the Khalsa make a person a better Sikh?

Khalsa, Amrit ceremony, praying, prayer, symbolism, sharing, 5 Ks, belonging

Our local library

(Local adventure)

Show an understanding that personal experiences and feelings influence attitudes and actions.

Discover RE Y3: Has Christmas lost its true meaning?

Believing, behaving, Christmas, significance, shepherds, wise men, star, gifts, Church

The Stone Age

Give some reasons why religious figures may have acted as they did.

Discovery RE Y3: Could Jesus really heal people?

Miracles, healed, Bible, meaningful, believing, parable

Town is by the sea

(National adventure)

Identify religious artefacts and explain how and why they are used.

Identify religious symbolism in literature and the arts.

Discovery RE Y3: What is good about Good Friday?

Forgiveness, crucifixion,  Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday,  Good Friday, resurrection

Blue Abyss

Describe religious buildings (Gurdwara) and explain how they are used.

Discovery RE Y3: How important is sharing to Sikhs?

Sharing, behaviour, celebrating, Baisakhi, belonging

Clean Water and Sanitation

(Global adventure)

Explain some of the religious practices of both clerics and individuals.

Describe how some of the values held by communities or individuals affect behaviour and actions.

Visit a Gurdwara.

Discovery RE Y3: What is the best way for a Sikh to show commitment to God.

Commitment, 5 Ks, Guru Granth Sahib, respect, Sikhism, mediation, prayer, honesty, Gurdwara

Years 5 and 6

Romans

Explain how religious beliefs shape the lives of individuals and communities.

Show an awareness of morals and right and wrong beyond rules (i.e. wanting to act in a certain way despite rules).

Discover RE Y6: What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God?

Commitment, demonstrating, loyalty, perseverance, patience, resilience (link to JB values), charity, pray, Islam

Rugeley Miners

(Local adventure)

Express their own values and remain respectful of those with different values.

Discover RE Y6: How significant is it that Mary was Jesus’ mother?

Significant, spirit, soul, blessed, ordinary, expose, disgrace, dedicated, faith

Mexico

Explain their own ideas about the answers to ultimate questions.

Discover RE Y6: Is anything every eternal?

*Explore Buddhism too*

Forever, vows, promises, unconditional, portrayed, resurrection, heaven

Sports Relief

(National adventure)

Make links between beliefs and action and reflect on how this might have local, national and global impact.

Discovery RE Y6: Is Christianity still a strong religion 2000 years after Jesus was on the earth?

Important, influential, influence, history, festivals, symbols, objects, significance

Inventions

Explain some of the different ways that individuals show their beliefs.

Explain the practices and lifestyles involved in belonging to a faith community.

Discovery RE Y6:

Does belief in akhirah help Muslims lead good lives?

Akhirah, reward, consequence, reassurance, prophet, messenger, believe, heaven

Deforestation

(Global adventure)

Recognise and express feelings about their own identities. Relate these to religious beliefs or teachings.

Discovery RE Y6: Does belief in akhirah help Muslims lead good lives?

Visit a mosque

Akhirah, Arabic, struggle, poverty, teachings

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Years 1 and 2

The Victorians

Describe some of the teachings of a religion.

Discovery RE Y1: Does God want Christians to look after the world?

Created, disrespected, damaged, awe, wonder, environment

Our School

(Local adventure)

Identify the things that are important in their own lives and compare these to religious beliefs.

Discovery RE Y1: What gift would I have given to Jesus if He had been born in my town not in Bethlehem?

Special, give, receive, gifts, Christmas story, Nativity, share, kindness

All About Chocolate!

Relate emotions to some of the experiences of religious figures studied.

Explain how actions affect others.

Discovery RE Y1: Was it always easy for Jesus to show friendship?

Included, inclusion, friendship, believe, together, feelings

Bright Lights, Big Cities

(National adventure)

Explain the meaning of some religious symbols.

Discovery RE Y1: Why was Jesus welcomed like a King or celebrity by the crowds on Palm Sunday?

Preparations, special, welcoming, pilgrimage, welcome, welcoming, Jerusalem 

Growing Up

Recognise, name and describe some religious artefacts, places and practices.

Discovery RE Y1: Is Shabbat important to Jewish children?

Belonging, believing, Shabbat, celebrate, ceremony

At the seaside, beach pollution

(Global adventure)

Name some religious symbols.

Discovery RE Y1: Does celebrating Chanukah make Jewish children feel closer to God?

Shabbat, Dreidel game, Chanukah, festival, celebration, reflection

Years 3 and 4

Egyptians

Discuss and give opinions on stories involving moral dilemmas.

Discovery RE Y4: How special is the relationship Jews have with God?

Agreements, contracts, promise, consequences, ten commandments, Jewish, Judaism, Synagogue

Agreements, contracts, promise, consequences, ten commandments, Jewish, Judaism, Synagogue

Etching hill Rock

(Local adventure)

Identify religious symbolism in literature and the arts.

Discovery RE Y4: What is the most significant part of the Nativity story for Christians today?

Symbols, significant, symbolism, culture, worldwide, faith

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

(Places in Europe)

Explain how beliefs about right and wrong affect people’s behaviour.

Discovery RE Y4: How important is it for Jewish people to do what God asks them to do?

Differences, belonging, occasion, forbidden, Kashrut rules, special, slavery, Passover, Seder meal/plate, respect

St. George and the Dragon

(National adventure)

Refer to religious figures and holy books to explain answers.

Discovery RE Y4: Is forgiveness always possible?

Forgiveness, resurrection, decisions, reasoning, occasions, situations

Misty Mountains

Identify religious artefacts and explain how and why they are used.

Discovery RE Y4: What is the best way for a Jew to show commitment to God?

Commitment, behaving, believing, belonging, differences, opinions, milestone moments, covenant

Climate Action

(Global adventure)

Ask questions that have no universally agreed answers.

Discovery RE Y4: Do people need to go to church to show they are Christians?

Special, safe, faith, Church, communion, Christians, celebration, Bible

Years 5 and 6

Battles of Britain

Compare and contrast the lifestyles of different faith groups and give reasons why some within the same faith may adopt different lifestyles.

Discovery RE Y5: What is the best way for a Hindu to show commitment to God?

Commitment, practice, belief, puja, worship, devotion

The use of Cannock Chase during WW1

(Local adventure)

Explain why their own answers to ultimate questions may differ from those of others.

Discovery RE Y5: Is the Christmas story true?

Subjective, nativity, gospels, incarnation, resurrection,

The Ancient Greeks

Explain their own ideas about the answers to ultimate questions.

Discovery RE Y5: How can Brahman be everywhere and in everything?

Belief, roles, generations, unique, essence, Brahman, Atman, eternal, soul, universal

Shakespeare Week

(National adventure)

Show an understanding of the role of a spiritual leader.

Discovery RE Y5: Did God intend Jesus to be crucified and if so was Jesus aware of this?

Consequence, crucifixion, continuum, incarnation, sacrifice

Forces of Nature

Explain why different religious communities or individuals may have a different view of what is right and wrong.

Explain how some teachings and beliefs are shared between religions.

Discovery RE Y5: Do beliefs in karma, samsara and moksha help Hindus lead good lives?

Commitment, evaluate, kangha, kirpan, kara, kachera, kesh, symbolism, Guru Granth Sahib, equality, culture, sewa, langar

Sustainability and Recycling

(Global adventure)

Explain some of the different ways that individuals show their beliefs.

Discover RE Y5: Explain some of the ways that Christians show their commitment to God.

Commitment, ten commandments, Christians, dedicated, communion, debate