Key questions & related syllabus questions
Each unit consists of mid-term planning material and class record sheet, click the unit title to download.
Unit 1 Autumn 1
Key Question: Who should you follow?
What can I learn from stories from religious traditions?
Should people follow religious leaders and teachings?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Judaism/Moses/Old Testament etc.
Unit 2 Autumn 2
Key Question: Do religious symbols mean the same to everyone?
Are symbols better than words at expressing religious beliefs?
Who do I believe I am?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Judaism/Symbols/Christmas
Unit 3 Spring 1
Key Question: Is it important to celebrate the New Year?
Are religious celebrations important to people?
Is God important to everyone?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Judaism/New Year/Rosh Hashanah
Unit 4 Spring 2
Key Question: How should the church celebrate Easter?
Are religious celebrations important to people?
Is God important to everyone?
Are symbols better than words at expressing religious beliefs?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Easter/Holy Week
Unit 5 Summer 1
Key Question: Can stories change people?
Who do I believe I am?
What can I learn from stories from religious traditions?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Judaism/Old Testament stories
Unit 6 Summer 2
Key Question: How should you spend the weekend?
Does it feel special to belong?
Are symbols better than words at expressing religious beliefs?
Faith(s)/Themes: Judaism/Shabbat