Primary RE Curriculum – Year 6

Year 6 – Unit 37: Christians and how to live: what would Jesus do?

In this unit pupils will learn about the four gospels, noting some of the similarities and differences between them. They will learn about the context of the gospels and the Christian tradition that Matthew, Mark and Luke wrote using eyewitness accounts to the life and teachings of Jesus whereas John used some different sources and includes long reflections on Jesus’ teaching. They will learn about the differences between Jesus’ direct teaching and his teaching through parables and other stories that he told. Pupils will talk about the meanings of different biblical texts and what they mean for Christians today. They will focus on what Christians believe the ‘good news’ of Jesus is, giving examples of the example of Jesus’ behaviour that Christians try to follow. Pupils will also spend time discussing how Christian communities today act and how this is based on Jesus’ teachings.

Christians and how to live: what would Jesus do?

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Year 6 – Unit 38: Why do Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah?

In this unit, pupils will learn about the concept of ‘incarnation’ and how it fits within the big story of the Bible. They will study key texts that recount the story of Jesus’ birth and the links Christians make to Old Testament prophecies. Pupils will study and discuss selected texts alongside key Christian beliefs, using theological terms. They will consider the idea of Jesus fulfilling the expectations of the Messiah, within Christian tradition, and consider the importance of this for Christians today. This is a component of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible exclusively to NATRE Primary and Cross Phase School Enhanced members.

Why do Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah?

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Year 6 – Unit 39: Why do Hindus want to be good?

Within this unit, pupils will build on their learning about the Hindu worldview and way of life with particular progression from the units on ‘What do Hindus believe God is like?’ and ‘What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?’ They will build on their understanding of dharma. Pupils will hear and interpret the story of the man in the well form the Mahabharata. They will investigate the key concepts of Karma, Dharma and samsara and how this might affect how a Hindu chooses to live their life using the example of two charities.

Why do Hindus want to be good?

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Year 6 – Unit 40: What difference does the resurrection make to Christians?

Pupils will study the ‘big story’ of the Bible, explaining the place of incarnation and salvation. They will study accounts of Jesus’ death and resurrection comparing their thoughts with the different ways that Christians may interpret these texts. Pupils will spend time researching the connections between Luke 24 and the Christian concepts of sacrifice, resurrection, salvation, incarnation and hope. They will carefully consider how worship on Good Friday and Easter Sunday may vary, thinking about how Christians put their beliefs into practice in different ways. Pupils will also make links between the resurrection and forgiveness. Pupils will also learn about Christian funerals and how these link to the promise of eternal life because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.

What difference does the resurrection make to Christians?

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Year 6 – Unit 41: For Christians what Kind of King was Jesus?

In this unit, pupils will find out about parables from the Bible and learn that most Christians believe that Jesus told some parables to share what the Kingdom of God is like and to invite people to join God’s kingdom by letting God rule in their hearts. Pupils will learn about different ways that Christians may interpret these texts, exploring how believers put their beliefs into practice in a variety of ways, including through worship and service to the community. Pupils will spend time discussing what the parables that Jesus told might mean for Christians today and how they may have an impact on how Christians live. Pupils will focus on the parable of the great banquet and the parable of the unforgiving servant. They will explore how some Christians interpret these parables as saying that people need to accept the invitation to God’s Kingdom and should not get distracted by the temptations of the world and that forgiveness and mercy is at the heart of what it is to live under God’s rule. Pupils will also find out about ways in which many Christians try to make the world more like God’s Kingdom by challenging unjust social structures in their local area and around the world.

For Christians what Kind of King was Jesus?

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Year 6 – Unit 42: Why do some people believe in God and some people not?

Within this unit, pupils will build on their understanding of the idea of God from some of the systematic units. They will put this in the context of both global and local beliefs. They will examine the rising number of people who identify as religion and learn to use the terms atheist, agnostic and theist with confidence. They will examine the idea of God using a psychological and theological lens, before offering reasons for why people may choose not to believe or to believe in God.

Why do some people believe in God and some people not?

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