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RE at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8C: Beliefs and practice (generic)

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About this unit

In this unit pupils learn about key beliefs and practices of a religion. Using a variety of written and visual sources they learn about and understand some ways in which religious belief informs religious practice today. The unit offers opportunities for pupils to examine and reflect on issues of faith. Pupils encounter the religion's teachings at first hand, and develop their understanding of a sacred text. They evaluate the relationship between religious beliefs and practice in society today. It contributes to the study of citizenship.

This unit is expected to take approximately 7 hours.


This unit supports citizenship: 4

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What symbols are used?
2. What does the term 'God' mean?
3. What do scriptures have to say?
4. Why is prayer important?
5. How are beliefs shown in festivals?
6. How do religious beliefs affect daily life?