PAINSLEY RC HIGH SCHOOL
RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT
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Year 7 developmental Scheme of work
OUTLINE OF MODULES
TERM 1
1. Community and responsibility
This module examines the idea of Christian community and how this
sense of community is expressed in Christian life and practice.
TERM 2
2. Belief and action
An exploration of the life, actions and example of Jesus
Christian belief about death and life after death
TERM 3
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Worship - Sign, Symbol and SacramentPupils will consider ideas about what is sacred - times places and people.
This will lead to an exploration of prayer and sacrament
4. Family Life Education
A look at the development of human life from the earliest stages and a reflection on the
belief that human life is a gift from God and people are made in the image of God.
Term 1
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Introduction |
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An introductory lesson can be very flexible and deal with one or all of the aims mentioned below. It is designed simply as a precursor to the course and as an introduction to their study of Religious Education at Painsley. |
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To help pupils to cope with the experience of starting secondary school To consider why they study religious education |
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1. COMMUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
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Topics in module |
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i. World-wide community and fellowship ii. Modern day saints iii. Covenant Community |
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i. World-wide community and fellowship |
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The Mass Eucharistic community The Developing world and related issues CAFOD(Harvest)
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To explore the idea of community To consider how communities celebrate To enable pupils to appreciate the importance of the celebration of Mass within Catholicism To learn the responses and the structure of the Mass To examine the church as a Eucharistic community To consider Christian responsibility towards the poor in the world To become more aware of the Developing world and related issues |
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Resources |
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WTW - CSP1 pg. 13-15
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The specific attainment objectives are differentiated
SN = Special needs
LA = Low ability
MA = Middle ability
HA = High ability
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Specific Attainment Objectives |
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That pupils would : p The importance of the Mass, structure and responses. SN - understand, at a simple level, some of the main themes of the Mass; remembrance, celebration,worship etc. Be familiar with the responses in the Mass. LA - understand some of the main themes of the Mass; remembrance, celebration, worship etc. Be familiar with the responses in the Mass. MA - be able to describe why the Mass is important for Roman Catholics and have a knowledge of the main responses in the Mass. HA - be able to describe in detail why the Mass is important for Roman Catholics and have a knowledge of the main responses in the Mass. p Community and responsibility SN - understand the term ‘community’, local and world-wide, and know that Christians believe they have a responsibility to help those in need. LA - understand the term ‘community’, local and world-wide, and know that Christians believe they have a responsibility to help those in need. They should know at least one relevant illustration from scripture. MA - Understand the concept of community and be able to explain why Christians believe that they have a responsibility towards those in need using references and real life illustrations. HA - Understand the concept of community and be able to explain in detail why Christians believe that they have a responsibility towards those in need using references and real life illustrations. p Poverty and the developing world SN - understand the term ‘developing world’ and understand the word poverty. look at instances of poverty in the developing world. LA - understand the term ‘developing world’ and be able to write about the meaning of the word poverty using examples they have studied. MA - be able to write, in some detail, about poverty in the developing world HA - be able to write, in detail, about poverty in the developing world.
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Assessment Tasks |
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Written examination - part of whole school year 7 examinations |
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ii. Modern day saints |
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Vocation Modern day saints and saints of the past |
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To understand the Christian concept of service by exploring how Christians have lived out their calling through the ages with particular reference to the life of a contemporary ‘saint’ and a saint from the past. (E.g. Oscar Romero, Mother Teresa, St. Francis etc.)
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Resources |
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Specific Attainment Objectives |
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That pupils would: p Vocation SN - understand the term ‘vocation’ - that God calls people to do specific things in their lives for him. LA - understand the term ‘vocation’, and be able to explain the Christian belief that God calls people to do specific things in their lives for him. MA - be able to write about the concept of vocation in Christianity and explain how this belief should effect the life of a Christian. HA - be able to write in detail about the concept of vocation in Christianity and explain how this belief should effect the life of a Christian. p Saints SN - know about a story of a saint or a famous contemporary Christian and understand that their particular vocation called them to live their life in an extraordinary way. LA - be able to write about a saint from the past or a famous contemporary Christian and understand that their particular vocation compelled them to live their life in an extraordinary way. MA - be able to write about a saint from the past or a famous contemporary Christian and explain how their belief in God and their sense of vocation has had an effect on their lives and and the lives of those around them. HA - be able to write in detail about a saint from the past or a famous contemporary Christian, explain how their belief in God and their sense of vocation has had an effect on their lives and and the lives of those around them.
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Assessment Tasks |
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iii. Covenant Community |
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Bible skills Old Testament covenant New Testament covenant |
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To continue to explore the idea of community through studying the story of the covenant in the Bible To gain the basic skills and knowledge relating to the Bible To look at friendships in terms of agreements and promises To understand the covenant in the Old Testament To study the Ten Commandments To consider the central place of love in the responsibilities of the Christian community Christmas To understand to coming of Jesus as the ultimate expression of the love of God To study the greatest commandment as expressed by Jesus To study the infancy narratives and how Christians prepare for and celebrate this festival |
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Resources |
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Love One Another WTW - CSP1 pg. 45-52 (Bible skills) WTW - CSP2 pg. 34-50 |
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Specific Attainment Objectives |
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That pupils would: p Old and the New Testament about the life of Jesus and the early Christians - know the names of the four Gospels and their purpose as the Good News about Jesus Christ - Know how the Bible is used by Christians today
- be able to describe how the Bible is used by Christians today. - be able to describe in detail how the Bible is used by Christians today. p References in the Bible SN - Know that the books in the Bible are broken up into chapters and verses. be able to, with guidance, be able to look up references. LA -. Know that the books in the Bible are broken up into chapters and verses. be able to be able to look up references. MA - Know that the books in the Bible are broken up into chapters and verses. be able to be able to look up references. HA - Know that the books in the Bible are broken up into chapters and verses. be able to be able to look up references. p Covenant SN - understand the meaning of the word ‘covenant’ as a promise between God and his people. - know about the story of Abraham or any other covenant story studied. LA - be able to explain in writing the meaning of the word covenant as a promise between God and his people. - be able to describe the story of Abraham or any other covenant story studied and the characters responded to God’s call. MA - be able to write about the covenant story with reference to stories in the Bible. HA - be able to write in detail about the covenant story with reference to stories in the Bible. p Ten Commandments SN - understand the ten commandments as God’s guidelines for people he loves. - have looked at and be able to give examples of the ten commandments. LA - understand the ten commandments as God’s guidelines for people he loves. - have looked at and be able to explain the meaning of any given commandment. MA - be able to explain the meaning and purpose of the ten commandments and have considered their relevance for today. HA - be able to explain in detail the meaning and purpose of the ten commandments and be able to comment on their relevance for today. p ‘Greatest Commandment’ SN - have looked at Jesus’ teaching on the greatest commandment. - be have considered how people could follow this teaching LA - be able to write about the ‘Greatest commandment’ and explain how people could follow this teaching. MA - be able to explain the implications of Jesus’ teaching with reference to scriptural examples of this teaching in practice. HA - be able to explain in detail the implications of Jesus’ teaching with reference to scriptural examples of this teaching in practice.
p The advent of Christ SN - understand the Christian belief that Jesus came into the world because he loves us. - look at the one of the nativity stories - look at how Christians celebrate Jesus’ coming into the world at Christmas LA - understand the Christian belief that Jesus came into the world because he loves us. - be able to describe in their own words one of the nativity stories - be able to explain how Christians celebrate Jesus’ coming into the world at Christmas MA - be able to explain Jesus’ advent into the world as an expression of God’s love and a continuation of the covenant with some reference to relevant aspects of the nativity stories. - be able to explain how and why Christians celebrate Jesus’ coming into the world at Christmas HA - be able to explain Jesus’ advent into the world as an expression of God’s love, a fulfilment of OT prophesy and a continuation of the covenant with reference to relevant aspects of the nativity stories. - be able to explain how and why Christians celebrate Jesus’ coming into the world at Christmas |
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Term 2
2. BELIEF AND ACTION
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Topics in module |
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i. Gospel Values ii. Death and life after death |
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i. Gospel Values |
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Gospel values The actions of Jesus |
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Gospel Values To explore ideas of what is right and what is wrong To examine the values laid out in the Gospel To examine Jesus' use of parable to convey his teaching The examine the way in which Jesus lived out this teaching, particularly in his attitude towards others. To consider our attitudes towards others (esp. the handicapped) |
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Resources |
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Love One Another Seeking Religion - ‘Jesus’ |
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Specific Attainment Objectives |
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That pupils should: p The teachings of Jesus in parables SN - know what a parable is, and say at a simple level why Jesus used them - be able to give an example of a parable LA - know what a parable is, and say why Jesus used them - be able to give an example of a parable and a simple explanation of its meaning MA - know what a parable is, and say why Jesus used them. - be able to give an examples of a number of parables and an explanation of their meaning. HA - know what a parable is, and be able to explain in detail why Jesus used them. - be able to give an examples of a number of parables and to recognise their meaning. p The actions of Jesus SN - Look at instances and understand how Jesus practised what he taught in his treatment of others; especially sinners. - Consider their own attitude towards groups who have been treated unjustly (Due to handicap, race etc.) - consider how a Christian could put Jesus’ teaching into practice. LA - Look at instances and understand how Jesus practised what he taught in his treatment of others; especially sinners. - Consider their own attitude towards groups who have been treated unjustly (Due to handicap, race etc.) - consider how a Christian could put Jesus’ teaching into practice. MA - To be able to explain and give examples of how Jesus lived out his teaching, in particular how he treated others; especially sinners. - To reflect on one’s attitude to others (Especially to groups who have been treated unjustly, due to handicap, race etc., and be able to write in detail about them) - consider how a Christian could put Jesus’ teaching into practice, and know examples of how Christians have put this teaching into practice. HA - be able to explain and give detailed examples of how Jesus lived out his teaching, in particular how he treated others; especially sinners. - To reflect on one’s attitude to others (Especially to groups who have been treated unjustly, due to handicap, race etc.) and be able to write in detail about them. - consider how a Christian could put Jesus’ teaching into practice, and know examples of how Christians have put this teaching into practice.
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ii. Death and life after death |
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Death and life after death The Passion of Christ Belief in life after death: Christian Hindu
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Death and life after death To consider the fact of suffering and death in the world and consider To explore Hindu or Buddhist belief about life after death To reflect upon Jesus' suffering and death in the Gospels To consider beliefs about life after death To consider Christian belief about life after death through exploring the resurrection of Christ To look at the Easter celebration and Christian concepts of new life in Christ To look at the celebration of Pentecost
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Resources |
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Seeking religion - ‘Jesus’ From the cradle to the grave
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Specific Attainment Objectives |
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That pupils should: p Hindu/Buddhist belief about life after death SN - gain a simple knowledge and understanding of reincarnation and the concept of karma LA - gain a knowledge and understanding of reincarnation and the concept of karma MA - gain a knowledge and understanding of reincarnation and the concept of karma and be able to explain it in simple terms. HA - gain a knowledge and understanding of reincarnation and the concept of karma and be able to explain it in detail. p Jesus’ suffering death and resurrection SN - Gain an insight in to the suffering death and resurrection as portrayed in the Gospels. - Look at the celebration of Easter and to understand the idea of new life in Christ - Gain a basic understanding of the celebration of Pentecost. LA - Gain an insight in to the suffering death and resurrection as portrayed in the Gospels. - Study the celebration of Easter and understand the idea of new life in Christ - Gain a basic understanding of the celebration of Pentecost. MA - Gain an in-depth insight into the suffering death and resurrection as portrayed in the Gospels. - Study in detail the celebration of Easter and be able to explain the idea of new life in Christ - Look at the celebration of Pentecost, and recognise its importance to the Christian church. HA - Gain a full and detailed insight into the suffering death and resurrection as portrayed in the Gospels. - Study in detail the celebration of Easter and be able to explain the idea of new life in Christ - Look at the celebration of Pentecost, and recognise its importance to the Christian church.
p Christian belief about life after death SN - Be given the opportunity to reflect on what happens after death. - Know the basic Christian belief about life after death. LA - Be given the opportunity to reflect on what happens after death. - Know the basic Christian belief about life after death. MA - Be given the opportunity to reflect upon and evaluate different thoughts about life after death. - Know and be able to explain the Christian belief about life after death. HA - Be given the opportunity to reflect upon and evaluate different thoughts about life after death. - Know and be able to explain in detail the Christian belief about life after death.
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Term 3
3. WORSHIP - Sign, Symbol and Sacrament
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Topics in module |
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i. Sign, symbol, sacrament
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i. Sign, symbol, sacrament |
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Aims |
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To consider that some places/people/times are special To consider the sacred, what is sacred and how we acknowledge the sacred nature of something or someone (by Looking at ancient sacred sites: pyramids etc. and Hindu iconography) To explore the nature and purpose of worship, looking especially at prayer and developing the pupils own experience of prayer To consider the use of sign and symbol in worship To explore the meaning and nature the seven sacraments in the Roman Catholic church
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Resources |
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LOA WTW - CCV1 WTW - CCV2 pg. 1-21
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Specific Attainment Objectives |
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That pupils would: p have considered ideas of what is considered sacred by people and know examples of sacred sites or objects - in particular Christian sites or objects p know and recognise the main features in a Roman Catholic Church p have explored different styles of prayer and worship and understand their purpose in peoples lives. p have reflected upon Jesus’ teaching on prayer |
p Produce their own design for a modern Catholic Church - incorporating all the main features one would need in a Roman Catholic Church p Produce a leaflet showing and describing the variety of prayer within the Christian Church p Written test on scriptural references relating to Jesus’ teaching on prayer |
Half term
Revision and exams
4. Family Life Education
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Topics in module |
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i. The beginning of human life
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i. The beginning of human life 3 weeks |
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Aims |
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To look at the development of human life from the earliest stages To consider human life as a gift from God and the belief that people are made in the image of God To consider that the human body is special and deserving of respect by all |
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SUTW Family Life Education
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