RE · Explorers 7–10 · Years 2–5
Beliefs and practices: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism
How do beliefs shape everyday life?
What you will learn
- Describe key beliefs and one practice for each of three religions
- Explain how a practice shows a belief
- Use respectful comparison language (similar / different / both)
- Interview or watch a believer describing lived experience
Helpful to know first: Know festivals from 3 traditions
Discover
Think first: How do beliefs shape everyday life? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Belief-practice matching
- Virtual visit to a mosque, church and mandir
- Venn diagram comparison
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · RE
Practise — check a common mix-up
All Muslims / Christians / Hindus practise in exactly the same way.
Studying a religion means you must believe it.
Apply / Create — Three Doors Comparison
Create a comparison (Venn/table) of three religions' beliefs and practices, plus one quote from a believer's lived experience.
Evidence type: project · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Names religions
- Developing: One belief/practice each
- Secure: Belief+practice linked for all three with respectful comparison
- Extending: Explains diversity within a tradition
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC (locally-agreed) · KS2 RE: beliefs and practices
- aligned to IB PYP · Who we are: beliefs and values
Status: Live · reviewed
What's next?