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Year 5 religious education

Year 5 religious education runs to 36 lessons across a 36 week year, for children aged 9 to 10 in Key Stage 2. Every lesson is listed below in teaching order.

The vocabulary a child meets this year includes Rosh Hashanah, challah, Shana Tovah, resolution, symbolic, shofar, penitence, Yom Kippur, atonement, identity, antisemitism, Purim.

These lessons are written by Oak National Academy, the government-funded curriculum body, and are free to anyone. StudyDen sequences them, marks the answers and keeps the record.

Every Year 5 religious education lesson

In the order they are taught. 36 lessons.

Jews: how does remembering maintain Jewish identity?

  1. Rosh Hashanah: Diverse Jewish Celebrations
  2. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: New Beginnings and the Day of Atonement
  3. The Story of Esther and Haman
  4. How Jews Mark Purim Today
  5. The Story of Hanukkah
  6. Hanukkah and Jewish Identity Today

Jesus: how did he speak truth to power?

  1. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
  2. Interpreting the Good Samaritan Today
  3. Jesus and Generosity: The Widow's Mite
  4. Interpreting teachings on wealth today
  5. Martha and Mary: How Did Jesus Challenge His Society?
  6. The Challenge to Power for Christians Today

Forgiveness: Is reconciliation possible?

  1. The Story of Coventry Cathedral
  2. Jesus' Teaching About Forgiveness
  3. Coventry Cathedral and Reconciliation Today
  4. Reconciliation: The Story of South Africa
  5. Reconciliation: the Work of Desmond Tutu
  6. Quakers: Creating a Fairer and More Peaceful World

Muslims: What are the joys and challenges of being Muslim in Britain?

  1. Muslims in Britain Today
  2. Diversity in the Muslim Community Today
  3. Belonging to a Muslim Family
  4. Dress and Modesty for Muslims Today
  5. Charity and Generosity in Islam
  6. Contributions and Challenges: Muslims in British Society

Humanists: How can you lead a happy and meaningful life?

  1. Humanist Beliefs: What Does It Mean to Lead a Good Life?
  2. The One Life: How Humanists Find Meaning
  3. Humanism: a Natural Origin and a Precious Planet
  4. Humanism: Deciding Right From Wrong
  5. Humanist Ceremonies: Marking Life's Big Moments
  6. Humanism Around the World

Buddhists: who was the Buddha and what does he mean for Buddhists?

  1. The Idea of a Buddha
  2. Siddhartha: Early Life
  3. Siddhartha: Craving and Suffering
  4. Siddhartha: Enlightenment and Impermanence
  5. Buddha for Buddhists Today
  6. Buddha: Meditation

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StudyDen puts the next religious education lesson on the screen each morning, marks what your child types and writes the record as they go. The first lesson needs no card, then it is £29.99 a month for every child in the family.

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Common questions

What does Year 5 religious education cover?
Year 5 religious education runs to 36 lessons across a 36 week year, covering Rosh Hashanah, challah, Shana Tovah, resolution, symbolic, shofar and more.
How many religious education lessons are in Year 5?
36 lessons, sequenced in teaching order across the school year.
How old is a child in Year 5?
Children in Year 5 are 9 to 10 years old during the school year in England and Wales.