RE KS3 Y9 Teachers Guides

Teacher Background

Many people feel that there is a conflict between science and religion.

The aim of this unit is to:

Explain how the conflict view arose and why it gets so much attention;
Show that the conflict view is not the only view.
There are many scientists who say that science and religion are compatible and complementary, and this perspective will be explored with reference to a number of key areas of the science-religion debate.

This resource and Key Stage 3

This resource has been written with close reference to the Units for Years 7 and 8. The resources for Year 9 cover the following:

Key Ideas

Evidence can be interpreted differently depending on perspective (Yr8)
The available evidence can be interpreted as supporting either the existence or the absence of God (Yr8)
There are different ways of seeing things (Yr8, Yr9)
Arguments require justification and explanation (Yr 9)
Different academic disciplines have distinctive methodologies and approaches to knowledge (Yr 9)

Curriculum Links

The QCDA National Curriculum for KS3

RE is a statutory subject with non-statutory content.

Key concepts

1.1 Beliefs, teachings and sources

Interpreting teachings, sources, authorities and ways of life in order to understand religions and beliefs.
Understanding and responding critically to beliefs and attitudes.

1.5 Meaning, purpose and truth

Exploring some of the ultimate questions that confront humanity, and responding imaginatively to them.

1.6 Values and commitments

Evaluating their own and others values in order to make informed, rational and imaginative choices.

Range and content

Beliefs and concepts; the key ideas and questions of meaning in religion and beliefs, including issues related to God, truth, the world, human life, and life after death
Authority: different sources of authority and how they inform believers’ lives
Religion and science: issues of truth, explanation, meaning and purpose