Scheme of Work: Rites of Passage
Key Stage 3 (Year 7/8)
Duration: One term (approx. 13–14 weeks)
Scheme Overview:
This unit explores the key life events known as “rites of passage” within various religious traditions. It aims to help students understand how different faiths mark significant transitions such as birth, adulthood, marriage, and death, and why these rituals are meaningful to individuals and communities. Through exploring practices across Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism, students gain a deeper understanding of how different communities celebrate, support, and guide individuals through life’s major transitions. The unit encourages empathy, reflection, and critical thinking about the spiritual and social importance of these rites.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify key rites of passage in four major world religions
- Understand the religious, emotional, and cultural significance of each rite
- Develop comparison and evaluation skills
- Demonstrate empathy and respect for different religious worldviews
- Improve written communication through feedback and revision
It consists of the following for each lesson:
Do Now Activity / Bell Task/ Starter
Title/Big Question
Lesson Objective
** Core Knowledge/Learning Outcomes**
Key Vocabulary **
Deep Feedback Opportunity
*** **** Resources** **
Assessment Opportunity
** Homework Task/Ideas
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