RE · Pioneers 11–15 · Years 7–9
Ethics, dialogue and worldviews
Is there a right answer to a moral question?
What you will learn
- Explain religious and non-religious approaches to an ethical issue
- Analyse how history shaped a religious tradition
- Conduct respectful dialogue using evidence and steel-manning
- Reflect on own worldview and how it developed
Helpful to know first: Beliefs and practices of three religions
Discover
Think first: Is there a right answer to a moral question? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Ethical dilemma carousel
- Reformation/Partition case study
- Structured dialogue protocol
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · RE
Practise — check a common mix-up
Religions are all fundamentally the same.
Atheists have no values.
Apply / Create — Dialogue on a Dilemma
Take part in a recorded dialogue on an ethical issue presenting two worldviews fairly, then write a 300-word reflection on your own view.
Evidence type: spoken explanation · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: States a view
- Developing: Presents 2 views
- Secure: Presents 2 views fairly with evidence and reflects on own
- Extending: Steel-mans opposing view; nuanced reflection
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) · KS3 RE: ethics and worldviews
- aligned to IB MYP · Individuals and Societies
Status: Live · reviewed
What's next?