PROGRAMME OF STUDY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Pupils should be given the opportunity to:

a) share feelings related to experiences of wonder, amazement, mystery or disappointment that the natural world can evoke;
b) listen to songs, poems, etc, that describe beliefs about God, e.g. as creator, provider, parent, one who cares for all, one who answers prayers;
c) express their own ideas/beliefs about God.

WHERE THIS SAMPLE UNIT FITS IN

This unit is designed for Year 1 - Spring Term. It connects with units 2 and 5, in dealing with the world in which we live and with units 1 and 6 in dealing with beliefs about the spiritual dimensions of life.

FEATURED FAITH(S): Christianity and Hinduism

TIME: This unit is planned for 12 sessions of 1 hour each.

• Collection of natural objects
• Collection of large pictures from the natural world
• 'Dottie and Buzz' Video, Big Book and Teachers' Guide ('Stop, Look and Listen', Channel 4)
• Nick Butterworth, "Wonderful World"
• 'Water, Moon, Candle, Tree and Sword' Video and Teachers' Guide ('Stop, Look and Listen', 1999, Channel 4)
• Young Child's Bible
• Pictures and murtis of Hindu Gods, including Rama, Sita and Hanuman
• Class Floor Book.

OBJECTIVES FOR LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

A1 Recall elements of stories which include some religious beliefs/ideas.
A2 Demonstrate factual knowledge of some basic religious beliefs/ideas.
A3 Explain meanings contained in religious stories that might be given by a believer.
E1 Respond, in the light of their own experiences and thoughts, to stories or pictures which may cause people to wonder/question.
E2 Identify aspects of life which may cause people, including people with a faith commitment, to wonder/question.