Year 3

How and why do Hindus celebrate Divali?

This unit introduces children to some of the beliefs and practices of Hindus through the celebration of Divali. There is a focus upon how these beliefs are exemplified in this festival. The religious significance of what Divali means to believers is highlighted, using pictures, drama, storytelling and model making.

Signs and Symbols

In this unit children learn about some of the possible or intended meanings of a wide range of signs and symbols. The unit considers a variety of religious symbols and their meanings for those who use them. Children are encouraged to investigate examples of symbolic language and to deepen their understanding of some common religious concepts.

Jesus

This unit investigates what is known about Jesus through history, the Gospels and people's own interpretations of Jesus in art. Children look at how Jesus is represented in art in different periods and places and think about what this shows. They investigate what people in the Gospels say about Jesus, as well as what Jesus claims about himself. Finally, the children will evaluate work on their own impression of Jesus.

The Bible

This unit focuses on the composition of the Bible and its significance and use in the lives of believers today. The Bible includes a number of genres which describe the history of Jewish people and the foundations of the Christian church.

Faith

This unit is designed to give children the opportunity to develop their ability to work in pairs and to share their own research and discuss the outcomes, in order to understand the impact of religious faith. Although this unit is based on Abraham it could be adapted for other religious figures, past and present.