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Religious Education in Year 7

Purpose of the year	To gain knowledge and understanding of religion and its place in a multicultural society and in the world. This will include a programme of study based on the key beliefs and practices of the 6 main world religions.
	Term 1		Term 2		Term 3
What students will learn	What is RS? An introduction to multiculturalism in Wales, the UK and the wider world		Main Beliefs Western religions Areas of study will include main beliefs, practices, lifestyle and the influence of Western religions in Britain.		Main Beliefs Eastern Religions Areas of study will include main beliefs, practices, lifestyle and the influence of Western religions in Britain.
Key assessments	Literacy task Pupils are expected to produce a fact deck that provides an overview of key aspects of the 6 main world religions.		Numeracy task Pupils will study and research one of the 5 pillars of Islam (Zakat) and undertake a number of calculations to demonstrate the percentage Muslims are expected to give to charity per annum.		Literacy task Pupils will study and research the 5 Ks of Sikhism. This will involve pupils researching how the Ks are worn and the symbolism and meaning behind each item.
Key vocabulary: 15 essential words for students to be able to spell, explain and use	Religion, culture, society, multiculturalism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, faith, belief, practice, opinion, fact		Muslim, Five Pillars, Qur’an, Mosque, Allah, Mohammad Jews, Shema, Torah, Synagogue, Commandments, Abraham, Moses Christian, Trinity, Bible, Church, God, Ten Commandments		Sikh, 5 Ks, Punjab, Guru Nanak, Guru Granth Sahib Gods, goddesses, Karma, moksa, rebirth, reincarnation Wheel of life, samsara, Buddha, 3 jewels, 8 fold path
Skills	Literacy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, DRICE		Numeracy, working with others, peer assessment, self assessment, research, DRICE		Literacy, working with others, communication, research, independent learning, peer assessment, DRICE
Additional Resources	Class work booklets and textual materials ICT programmes which include Word, Powerpoint, Kahoot and Youtube Use of ICT facilities
How parents can help Encourage your child to extend their learning at home by researching key topics covered in class, especially those linked to key assessments To discuss current affairs of a religious nature with your child and encourage discussion for your child to be confident in expressing personal views after considering the views of others Check Twitter feeds from the school for news and updates		Extra-curricular opportunities & visits		Homework expectations Homework tasks are varied in nature and length of study can take up to one hour. Homework depends on tasks covered in class and can be issued weekly or on a fortnightly basis. Homework tasks may include research, completing and improving classwork or preparing for assessment.

Religious Education in Year 8

Purpose of the year	To study the biographies of inspirational figures and to gain knowledge and understanding of inspirational qualities. To gain knowledge and understanding of key religious figures from the 6 main world religions. To find out about religious worship, religious buildings, places of pilgrimage and sacred texts from some of the 6 main world religions.
	Term 1		Term 2		Term 3
What students will learn	What makes someone inspirational? Inspirational Figures – Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Malala Yousafzai, Helen Keller		Inspirational Figures (continued) Religious Figures (Jesus, Abraham, Moses, Guru Nanak, Mohammad, Buddha)		Worship in holy buildings and at places of pilgrimage The role of sacred texts
Key assessments	Literacy task Pupils are required to research a selection of inspirational figures either from their own lives or from the wider world. Pupils should compile biographical details together with reasons why their chosen figures are seen by others as inspirational.		Numeracy task Pupils are expected to work independently to compile a list of 10 inspirational qualities, ranking in order of importance. Pupils will take part in a class survey to compile a ‘top 10’ and then calculate percentages of whole class results. Results are then evaluated in a written report.		Literacy task Pupils will independently research the key features of places of worship and present their findings in a portfolio.
Key vocabulary: 15 essential words for students to be able to spell, explain and use	Perseverance, respect, inspirational, determination, equality (PRIDE) Biography, chronology, personal quality, empathy, reflection		Rank order, importance, evaluate, crucifixion, resurrection, covenant, 10 plagues, exodus, equality, Mecca, night journey, enlightenment, 4 sights, nirvana		Church, Mosque, Gurdwara, Synagogue, Holy Land, Mecca, Lourdes, Rome, St Davids, Golden Temple, Punjab, Western Wall, Qur’an, Bible, Guru Granth Sahib, Torah, scriptures
Skills	Literacy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, reflection, empathy, DRICE		Numeracy, literacy, working with others, peer assessment, self-assessment, research, evaluation, DRICE		Literacy, working with others, communication, research, independent learning, peer assessment, ICT, DRICE
Additional Resources	Class work booklets and textual materials ICT programmes which include Word, Powerpoint, Kahoot and Youtube Use of ICT facilities
How parents can help Encourage your child to extend their learning at home by researching key topics covered in class, especially those linked to key assessments To discuss current affairs of a religious nature with your child and encourage discussion for your child to be confident in expressing personal views after considering the views of others Check Twitter feeds from the school for news and updates		Extra-curricular opportunities & visits Possible visits to places of worship		Homework expectations Homework tasks are varied in nature and length of study can take up to one hour. Homework depends on tasks covered in class and can be issued weekly or on a fortnightly basis. Homework tasks may include research, completing and improving classwork or preparing for assessment.

Religious Education in Year 9

Purpose of the year	To follow WJEC specification for GCSE Religious Studies which requires study of the core beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity and Judaism.
	Term 1		Term 2		Term 3
What students will learn	Christianity – Core beliefs, teachings and practices Topic areas include: God, creation, the nature of humanity, Jesus as God Incarnate, Morality		Christianity – Core beliefs, teachings and practices Topic areas include: The teachings of Jesus, The role of the Church, Christian charities and organisations in Wales and the modern wider world		Judaism – Core beliefs, teachings and practices Topic areas include: The concept of God, the synagogue, the Jewish home, Jewish traditions, prayer, religious clothing and symbols, the Torah, Shabbat, Jewish food laws
Key assessments	Class test – 40 minutes Pupils will be expected to revise key topics covered within Christianity throughout the first term and answer a series of past paper questions		Internal exam – 40 minutes Pupils will be expected to revise key topics covered within Christianity throughout the two terms and answer a series of past paper questions		Class test – 40 minutes Pupils will be expected to revise key topics covered within Judaism throughout the third term and answer a series of past paper questions
Key vocabulary: 15 essential words for students to be able to spell, explain and use	Omnipotence, omnibenevolence, trinity, incarnation, atonement, divine command, agape, resurrection, imago dei, holy spirit, absolute morality, relative morality		Interfaith dialogue, Messiah, tradition, church, chapel, sacraments, Salvation Army, Shelter Cymru, social justice, reconciliation		Shema, Mezuzah, Tallit, Kippah, Tefillin, synagogue, Aron Hakodesh, bimah, rabbi, 613 Mitzvot, Ner tamid, Shabbat, Kosher, Kashrut, Orthodox, Reform
Skills	Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE		Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE		Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE
Additional Resources	WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Unit 2 text book Class work booklets and textual materials Revision booklet ICT programmes which include Word, Powerpoint, Kahoot and Youtube Use of ICT facilities www.wjec.co.uk – for course content, past papers and specimen assessment materials
How parents can help Encourage your child to extend their learning at home by researching key topics covered in class, especially those linked to key assessments Encourage your child to extend their learning at home by revising topic covered in class ready for external examinations To discuss current affairs of a religious nature with your child and encourage discussion for your child to be confident in expressing personal views after considering the views of others Check Twitter feeds from the school for news and updates		Extra-curricular opportunities & visits Revision sessions prior to exams Departmental revision booklet		Homework expectations Homework tasks are varied in nature and length of study can take up to one hour. Homework depends on tasks covered in class and can be issued weekly or on a fortnightly basis. Homework tasks may include research, completing and improving classwork, revision and preparing for assessment / examinations.

Religious Education in Year 10

Purpose of the year	To follow WJEC specification for GCSE Religious Studies which requires study of the core beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity, Judaism and Humanism in relation to 4 philosophical and ethical themes.
	Term 1		Term 2		Term 3
What students will learn	Philosophical Theme 1: Good and Evil Areas of study include: Crime and Punishment, Forgiveness, Good, Evil and Suffering		Philosophical Theme 2: Life and Death Areas of study include: The world, creation theories, the origin and value of human life, beliefs about death and the afterlife		Ethical Theme 1: Relationships Areas of study include: 21^st century families, marriage, attitudes towards adultery, divorce and re-marriage, sexual relationships issues of equality Ethical Theme 2: Human Rights Areas of study include: Human rights and social justice, prejudice and discrimination, Issues of wealth and poverty
Key assessments	Class test – 40 minutes Pupils will be expected to revise key topics covered within Theme 1 and answer a series of past paper questions		Internal exam – 1 Hour Pupils will be expected to revise key topics covered within Philosophical Theme 2 and answer a series of past paper questions		Class test – 40 minutes Pupils will be expected to revise key topics covered within Ethical Themes 1 and 2 and answer a series of past paper questions
Key vocabulary: 15 essential words for students to be able to spell, explain and use	Good, evil, forgiveness, free will, justice, morality, pacifism, conscience, suffering, Just War Theory, Holocaust		Afterlife, funeral, ceremony, environmental responsibility, euthanasia, evolution, abortion, quality of life, sanctity of life, soul		Adultery, divorce, cohabitation, commitment, contraception, gender equality, responsibilities, roles, prejudice, discrimination Censorship, extremism, human rights, personal conviction, relative and absolute poverty, social justice
Skills	Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE		Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE		Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE
Additional Resources	WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Unit 2 text book Class work booklets and textual materials Revision booklet ICT programmes which include Word, Powerpoint, Kahoot and Youtube Use of ICT facilities www.wjec.co.uk – for course content, past papers and specimen assessment materials
How parents can help Encourage your child to extend their learning at home by researching key topics covered in class, especially those linked to key assessments Encourage your child to extend their learning at home by revising topic covered in class ready for external examinations To discuss current affairs of a religious nature with your child and encourage discussion for your child to be confident in expressing personal views after considering the views of others Check Twitter feeds from the school for news and updates		Extra-curricular opportunities & visits Revision sessions prior to exams Departmental revision booklet		Homework expectations Homework tasks are varied in nature and length of study can take up to one hour. Homework depends on tasks covered in class and can be issued weekly or on a fortnightly basis. Homework tasks may include research, completing and improving classwork, revision and preparing for assessment / examinations.

Religious Education in Year 11

Purpose of the year	To follow WJEC specification for GCSE Religious Studies which requires study of the core beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity and Judaism.
	Term 1		Term 2		Term 3
What students will learn	Christianity – Core beliefs, teachings and practices Topic areas include: The Bible, Rites of Passage, Special Places		Judaism – Core beliefs, teachings and practices Topic areas include: The Tenakh, Abraham and the covenant, Moses and the Commandments, Symbols, ceremonies and festivals		Revision of the course in preparation for GCSE examinations Pupils will be expected to sit 2 x 2 hour written external examinations in the Summer Term at the end of Year 11
Key assessments	Internal exam – 1 Hour Pupils will be expected to revise key topics covered within Christianity throughout the first term and answer a series of past paper questions		Class Test – 40 minutes Pupils will be expected to revise key topics covered within Judaism throughout the second term and answer a series of past paper questions		Pupils will be expected to practice a series of past paper and specimen questions in preparation for external examinations
Key vocabulary: 15 essential words for students to be able to spell, explain and use	Bible, revelation, judgement, baptism, reason, confirmation, Eucharist, pilgrimage, free will, heaven, hell, vows, marriage symbols		Tenakh, Torah, Talmud, covenant, Brit Milah, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Mezuzah, Pesach, Magen David, Abraham, Moses, Promised Land		Knowledge, understanding, evaluation, Explain, Describe, Assess
Skills	Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE		Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE		Literacy, Numeracy, Research, independent learning, communication, working with others, ICT, peer assessment, self-assessment, DRICE
Additional Resources	WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Unit 2 text book Class work booklets and textual materials Revision booklet ICT programmes which include Word, Powerpoint, Kahoot and Youtube Use of ICT facilities www.wjec.co.uk – for course content, past papers and specimen assessment materials
How parents can help Encourage your child to extend their learning at home by revising topic covered in class ready for external examinations To discuss current affairs of a religious nature with your child and encourage discussion for your child to be confident in expressing personal views after considering the views of others Check Twitter feeds from the school for news and updates		Extra-curricular opportunities & visits Revision sessions prior to exams Departmental revision booklets		Homework expectations Homework tasks are varied in nature and length of study can take up to one hour. Homework depends on tasks covered in class and can be issued weekly or on a fortnightly basis. Homework tasks may include research, completing and improving classwork, revision and preparing for assessment / examinations.