Year 8 Religious Education
What will my child study in RE during Year 8?
Throughout Key Stage 3, the Religious Education Curriculum follows the Living Difference IV: Agreed RE Syllabus (2021). The objective of the Year 8 curriculum is to introduce students to conceptual thinking and some of the prominent key religious figures of the last century.
Autumn Term |
Spring term | Summer Term |
Climate crisis Why is the climate crisis so important?
Animal rights How should animals be treated? |
Rights/responsibilities How do rights and responsibilities combine?
Justice Why is justice so important to us? |
After life What happens when we die?
Instruction How should we live our lives? |
How will my child be assessed and how will I know how well they are doing in RE in Year 8?
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Three assignments over the year will be assessed.
What homework will my child be expected to do in Year 8 in RE?
- In RE, students are expected to complete homework approximately twice a term, in line with school policy.
How can I support my child to do well in RE during Year 8?
- Check that homework is being done
- Encourage the use of additional resources of information, for example the library, the Internet, videos, documentaries and films
What equipment may my child need in addition to the standard school equipment?
- In addition to standard equipment expected for all lessons, colouring pencils, pencils and a 30cm ruler will also be needed. Highlighters are recommended
By the end of the year, what would an 'expert' be able to do in RE?
- At the ‘emerging level’ students are able to identify the main ideas in the course content.
- At the ‘improving level’ students show they can describe and explain the areas covered in the course content.
- At the ‘higher level’ students show they can offer thoughtful personal responses and be able to compare and contrast different viewpoints on areas covered in the course content.
My child is struggling during the course, what additional help is available to help them keep up?
- Lessons are designed to build knowledge and skills so that all students can progress
- Work is differentiated in lessons to reflect the needs of all students
- Students are given the chance to practice writing skills and to revise before assessments after which they will receive formative feedback
- The BBC Bitesize Religious Education Key Stage 3 website and SAM Learning can be very useful in helping students consolidate their learning outside of the classroom
Updated September 2023