Year 8 RE Curriculum
Topic | Further details about the topic | |
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Autumn Term | ||
1 |
PEOPLE OF GOD/PROPHECY Does the world need prophets today? |
STUDENTS WILL KNOW THAT:
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2 |
WISDOM What do we do when life gets hard? |
STUDENTS WILL KNOW THAT:
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Spring Term | ||
1 |
INCARNATION Why do Christians believe Jesus is God on Earth? |
STUDENTS WILL KNOW THAT:
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2 |
The Christian Church |
Buildings and symbolism. Worship, ritual, scripture and the symbolism of the Eucharist. Ministry - faith in the community.
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Summer Term | ||
1 |
Pilgrimage |
Islam - Hajj, meaning and purpose. Hindu - Sacred concepts and beliefs and places. Christian - Holy places in Europe and holy land. |
2 |
The Five Pillars of Islam |
Khalifa - humans’ role. Jihad - greater and lesser. Shahadar - Faith and beliefs. Salah - prayer. Zakat - social welfare Saum - self discipline Hajj - Duty |
Assessment
Topic | Type of Assessment | |
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CAT 1 |
PEOPLE OF GOD/PROPHECY
Does the world need prophets today?
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Self, Peer and Teacher Assessment |
CAT 2 |
INCARNATION Why do Christians believe Jesus is God on Earth? |
Self, Peer and Teacher Assessment |
Main Resources
Resource | Details | Term |
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Text books |
InspiRE for Key Stage 3 Series Editor: Steve Clarke |
All |
Recommended reading |
The Bible. The Philosophy Files by Stephen Law Philosophy for Kids: 40 Fun Questions That Help You Wonder...about Everything! by David White The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury. |
All |
Recommended Websites |
RE:Quest - the definitive toolkit for teaching about Christianity in R.E. - http://www.request.org.uk/ BBC Religion and Ethics - http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/0/ RE:Online - http://www.reonline.org.uk/
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All |
Enrichment opportunities
Activity or trip | Day and time or term |
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