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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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Year 3 - What do Christians learn from the Creation Story? – LP

This is the Learning Pathway from Year 3, Unit 23. This unit focuses on the stories of Creation and the Fall as two parts of the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible. Pupils familiarise themselves with the first Creation story from Genesis and key messages within it for many Christians about the world being good and how Christians are called to look after God’s world. They move on to think about the story of Adam and Eve and how the Fall fits into the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible. This learning pathway is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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Year 3 - How do festivals and family life show what matters to Jewish people? – Learning Pathway

This is the learning pathway from Year 3, Unit 21. Pupils will build on their knowledge about Jewish worldviews and way of life. They will recap work on Shabbat and deepen it by considering how different Jews today mark it. They will understand that Jews are diverse – beginning to use the language of Orthodox and Progressive. They will explore Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Pesach to build up their understanding of festivals and ideas of forgiveness, remembering, and freedom. This lesson plan is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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Year 3 - How do festivals and worship show what matters to a Muslim? – Learning pathway

This is the Learning pathway from Year 3, Unit 21. Pupils will identify some beliefs about God in Islam, expressed in Surah 1. They will also make clear links between beliefs about God and ibadah (worship) and how this links to prayer, fasting, celebrating and the intention to live out the five pillars of Islam. They will have opportunities to ask questions and suggest answers about the value of submission and self-control to Muslims, and whether there are benefits of these for all people. This lesson plan is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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Year 3 - What is the trinity and why is it important for Christians? LP

This is the Lesson Plan from Year 3, Unit 20. In this unit, pupils will find out about the baptism of Jesus and where this is found in the Bible. They will study the text in detail and find out what it means for Christians today. They will investigate how Christians show their beliefs about God and the Trinity and how these impact their lives. Later in the unit, pupils will find out about infant and believer’s baptism in the church and what this means for Christians today. This Lesson Plan is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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Year 3 - What is it like for someone to follow God? –Lesson Plan

This is the Lesson plan from Year 3, Unit 19. In this unit, pupils will learn about the Old Testament people of God and how they lived their lives. They will learn the story of Noah, considering what it was like for him to follow God. They will learn about the covenant that Christians believe Noah made with God, making links to the promises that Christians make at a wedding ceremony. Pupils will spend time looking at several texts that share stories from the Old Testament people of God in detail. They will consider the importance of returning to the original text for meaning rather than learning the story from videos or children’s books. Later in the unit, pupils will learn about the story of Abram/Abraham and the covenant that he made with God. They will consider why following God might sometimes feel hard for believers. This Lesson Plan is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum, accessible only to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members.

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Year 1 Y1 LP 12 - What does it mean to belong to a faith community Learning Pathway

Year 1 - How should we care for others and the world and why does it matter? LP

In this Learning Pathway from Year 1 Unit 12, pupils will encounter stories and texts that say something about different people being unique and valuable, making links to Christian and Jewish worldviews and the belief that God loves all people. Pupils will revise their knowledge of Genesis 1 and what this account of creation tells Christians and Jews about caring for 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 1 Y1 LP 11 - What does it mean to belong to a faith community Lesson Plan

Year 1 - What does it mean to belong to a faith community? LP

In this Learning Pathway from Year 1 Unit 11, pupils will focus on what it means to belong to a faith community. They will revisit knowledge from prior units about Muslims, Christians, and Jewish people, considering how members of these communities show that they belong. Throughout the unit, pupils will encounter artefacts, places of worship and symbols. Pupils will also consider where they belong and the communities to which they are a part of. This Learning Pathway is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.

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