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Year 6 - Christians and how to live: what would Jesus do? – LP

This is the Learning Pathway from Year 6, Unit 37. 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. This is a component of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible exclusively to NATRE Primary and Cross Phase School Enhanced members.

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Year 2 - What makes some places special to believers? – Unit 18 Learning pathway

This is the Learning Pathway from Year 2 Unit 18. Within this unit, pupils will find out about various places of worship and why they are important to many believers. They will focus on the key features of churches, mosques and synagogues learning about how these can vary within different traditions. Pupils will also spend time considering the similarities that all places of worship have and how they support their local communities in practical ways. This lesson plan is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, which is accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.

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Year 5 - What matters most to Humanists and Christians? – LP

This Learning Pathway is derived from Year 5, Unit 36 of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum. In this unit, pupils will think carefully about actions, sources of authority, values, religious and non-religious worldviews. They will make links with sources of authority that tell people how to be good. Pupils will spend time thinking about the similarities and differences between Christian and Humanist ideas about being good and how people live. They will consider what it means to follow a moral code; carefully thinking about why this might be both helpful and difficult. This Learning Pathway is exclusively available to NATRE Primary and Cross Phase School Enhanced members.

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Year 2 - Who is a Muslim and how do they live? Part 2 LP

In this Learning Pathway from Year 2 Unit 17, pupils will find out about Islam, key beliefs, and ways of living for Muslims. Pupils will learn about some of the key Muslim beliefs about God found in the Shahadah and learn about the 99 names of Allah. Pupils will encounter stories about the Prophet and find out about what these teach Muslims today about ways of living. Pupils will learn about the five pillars of Islam and how these impact upon the lives of believers. They will learn about the importance of prayer and what it means for Muslims all over the world. This Knowledge Organiser is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.

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Year 5 - How can following God bring freedom and justice? – LP

This is the Learning Pathway from Year 5, Unit 35. Within this unit, pupils will find out about the story of the Exodus, sequencing key events and considering different interpretations. Pupils will make clear connections between Bible texts studied and what Christians believe about how God can help during difficult times and how they should behave. They will explain ways in which some Christians put their beliefs into practice by trying to bring freedom to others. Later in the unit, pupils will investigate the ten commandments, considering why the People of God were given these and what they mean for believers today. This Learning Pathway is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary and Cross Phase School Enhanced members.

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Year 5 - Creation and science; conflicting or complementary? – LP

This Learning Pathway is from Year 5, Unit 34 of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum. Within this unit, pupils will explore the importance of creation within the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible. They will examine Genesis 1 and discover diverse interpretations among Christians. Pupils will engage in discussions to evaluate whether Genesis 1 conflicts or complements scientific understanding. They will also encounter religious and non-religious scientists, exploring the compatibility of science and faith. Additionally, they will explore various theological theories used by Christians to interpret the creation story, highlighting their potential significance for believers. By the conclusion of the unit, pupils should appreciate that while some perceive science and religion as opposites, others do not. This Learning Pathway is accessible only to NATRE Primary and Cross Phase School Enhanced members.

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Year 2 - Why does Easter matter to Christians LP

In this Learning Pathway from Year 2 Unit 16, pupils will recognize that the concepts of God, Incarnation, Gospel, and Salvation are all part of the big story of the Bible. They will find out about the key events of Holy Week and Easter, making links with the Christian belief of salvation. Pupils will learn about how Christians show their beliefs about Jesus being their saviour within celebrations and worship in church at Easter. This Learning Pathway is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.

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Year 5 - Why is the Torah so important for Jewish people? – LP

This is the Learning Pathway from Year 5, Unit 33. Within this unit, pupils will build on their learning about the Jewish worldview and way of life. They will build on their understanding that Jews are a diverse group of people by investigating Census data and reflecting on the different cultural heritages of British Jews. They will investigate the centrality of Torah through examining how a Sefer Torah is constructed, it’s place within the synagogue and how different Jews may interpret the Torah in diverse ways. They will consider how interpretation of Torah influences dietary choices. Finally, they will reflect on how Jewish practice is being adapted in the light of current thinking on gender and climate. This Learning Pathway is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary and Cross Phase School Enhanced members.

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Year 5 - What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today? – LP

This is the Learning Pathway from Year 5, Unit 32. In this unit, pupils will extend their learning about Muslim beliefs about God, the Prophet and the Holy Qur’an. They will find out about Muslim sources of authority and how they guide daily living for believers. Pupils will learn about ibadah and links to the Five Pillars, festivals, and places of worship. They will learn about submission, obedience, generosity, self-control and worship; making clear links to how these are lived out in the lives of Muslims today. Pupils will also spend time finding out about the lived experience of Muslims in Britain today. This Learning Pathway is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary and Cross Phase School Enhanced members.

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Year 2 - Who is a Muslim and how do they live Part 1 LP

In this Learning Pathway from Year 2 Unit 15, pupils will find out about Islam, key beliefs, and ways of living for Muslims. Pupils will learn about some of the key Muslim beliefs about God found in the Shahadah and learn about the 99 names of Allah. Pupils will encounter stories about the Prophet and find out about what these teach Muslims today about ways of living. Pupils will learn about the five pillars of Islam and how these impact upon the lives of believers. They will learn about the importance of prayer and what it means for Muslims all over the world. This Learning Pathway is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.

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Year 2 - What is the ‘good news’ that Christians say Jesus brings? – Part 2 Learning Pathways

This is the learning pathway from Year 2 Unit 14 where pupils will learn about the concept of ‘Gospel’ and the good news of forgiveness, peace and love that Christians believe Jesus brings. Pupils will learn about Matthew the Tax Collector and how Christians believe that Jesus offers forgiveness, looking at their heart rather than what they have done in the past. Pupils will learn about the instructions that Jesus gives in the Bible and how Christians follow his example and these instructions in order to behave in a Christ like way. Pupils will take time to consider whether Jesus’ good news is only good news for Christians or whether there are things for people from different worldviews to consider. This unit is made up of two parts and learning covering the above content will continue in part two. This lesson plan is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, which is accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.

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Year 2 - What is the ‘good news’ that Christians say Jesus brings? – Part 1 Learning Pathways

This is the learning pathway from Year 2 Unit 13 where pupils will learn about the concept of ‘Gospel’ and the good news of forgiveness, peace and love that Christians believe Jesus brings. Pupils will learn about Matthew the Tax Collector and how Christians believe that Jesus offers forgiveness, looking at their heart rather than what they have done in the past. Pupils will learn about the instructions that Jesus gives in the Bible and how Christians follow his example and these instructions in order to behave in a Christ like way. Pupils will take time to consider whether Jesus’ good news is only good news for Christians or whether there are things for people from different worldviews to consider. This unit is made up of two parts and learning covering the above content will continue in part two. This lesson plan is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, which is accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.

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Year 4 - What do Hindus believe God is like? - AS

This is the Assessment Sheet from Year 4, Unit 27. This unit begins to introduce Hindu Dharma to pupils, building on some encounters they may have had in EYFS and Key Stage One. In this unit pupils act as philosophers considering how Hindus might see the world. They look at the concepts of Brahman to build up understanding. They use some stories, examine some Hindu texts and consider how deities exemplify qualities of Brahman. This Assessment Sheet is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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Unit 26 - LP

Year 4 - For Christians, when Jesus left; what was the impact of Pentecost? – LP

This is the Learning Pathway from Year 4, Unit 26. In this unit, pupils will find out about the events of Pentecost found in the Bible, considering which events would be needed to retell the story for someone else. They will begin to consider what the events found in Acts 2 might have meant for the first Christians and what they mean for Christians today. They will make links between the description of the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God. Pupils will learn how Christians today show their beliefs about the Holy Spirit in worship and the way that they live their lives. This Knowledge Organiser is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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Year 4 - What kind of world did Jesus want? - LP

This is the Learning Pathways from Year 4, Unit 25. In this unit, pupils will learn about the concept of ‘Gospel’* which tells the story of the life and teaching of Jesus. They will learn about the calling of the first disciples and how Christians today try to follow Jesus. Pupils will find out about Jesus’ actions towards other people and what example these set for the actions of Christians today. Pupils will learn about links between the teachings within Bible and what the meaning of Jesus’ good news for Christians is. Later in the unit. They will learn about the parable of the Good Samaritan and the importance of charity within the lives of many Christian people. This Learning Pathways is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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Unit 24 - LP

Year 3 - How and why do people try to make the world a better place? – LP

This is the Learning Pathway from Year 3, Unit 24. In this unit, pupils will find out about how Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and non-religious people try to care for the world. They will consider what motivates people from these worldviews to care for the world, basing their knowledge on scripture and religious teachings. Pupils will consider why the world is not always good and make simple links to religious (e.g Christian, Jewish, Muslim) and non-religious (e.g Humanist) worldviews. They will find out about the Jewish idea of Tikkun Olam and consider how charities like Tzedek help Jewish people to live out ideas and teachings, considering diversity of views. Pupils will have opportunities to raise their own questions about caring for the world and consider the responsibility that everyone must care for the world. This Learning Pathway is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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