Citizenship at key stage 3    (Year 7-9)

• define conflict
• identify different kinds of conflict and why they arise
• understand how conflict begins and how it affects individuals and communities

• understand Jesus' attitude to forgiveness
• explain the significance of Jesus' teaching for aspects of life today
• understand the teaching of other religious leaders on forgiveness and discuss its significance to aspects of life today
• describe how it feels to forgive, or not; or to be forgiven, or not; and explain how difficult this might be for people
• respond to issues such as expecting others to forgive us if we will not forgive them; and appreciate what happens if we forgive but do not forget, and how to feel and express real forgiveness
• recognise that forgiveness can be difficult and involves empathy with others
• respect and tolerate the views of others

• describe situations in which people find it difficult to forgive, and explain why
• explain that forgiveness and reconciliation may lead to peace, and give examples
• realise that not forgiving may lead to a chain of further events involving anger, hatred and escalation of the conflict

• understand why there is conflict in and around Jerusalem
• describe the points of view of people who live there and are involved in the conflict
• produce an informed summary of their own views and opinions
• appreciate why reconciliation is difficult but necessary, and realise the need for dialogue and possible need for compromise

• identify common features of conflict resolution in different religions
• explain the need for reconciliation and dialogue in their own lives
• understand the need for principles and compromise: that 'fair' may not mean 'getting our own way'
• are aware of, and respond to, contemporary situations in their communities