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RE at key stage 3    (Year 9)

Unit 9B: Where did the universe come from?

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About this unit

This unit investigates the ways in which science and religion are often perceived to be in conflict. It asks whether they can aid each other, and so facilitate learning about and from religion. The unit encourages pupils to examine and reflect upon information on meaning and purpose in life in the light of their study of elements of religious traditions, and so facilitates learning from religion and science about concepts of truth.

This unit is expected to take approximately 7 hours.


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 do we believe about the world? Why?
2. Did God create everything, including us?
3. Are there different ways of seeing truth?
4. Are science and religion in conflict?