Identity and Belonging

In these challenging Identity and Belonging lessons for Year 4, children will think about their own sense of identity as well as the communities they belong to. The slides, plans, and other printable resources include lots of challenging questions about values, rights & responsibilities, diversity, religious perspectives, British values, and global citizenship.

These exciting lessons are perfect for curious children with a developing sense of self and an interest in their role in the wider world.

A Knowledge Organiser is available to support the learning in this scheme. It is included in the Complete Series download or can be purchased individually.

You might like our My World Topic Bundle – perfect if you're looking for a cross-curricular approach to your teaching!

Who am I?

In this lesson, children will consider the factors which contribute to their overall sense of who they are. The slides include questions that challenge children to consider the impact of the shared identities of the groups and communities they belong to.

During their activities, the children will have the opportunity to create a religious fact file or think about what it means to be British.

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Express Yourself!

How do you see yourself? How do you think others see you? Starting with considering these questions, children will go on to learn about how identity is expressed in a way that can be seen by others through actions. They will focus on the actions that members of religious communities take to express their shared identity.

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Diverse Communities

In this lesson, children will learn all about diversity, focussing on the range of faiths represented in the United Kingdom. The slides include questions that challenge them to consider some of the difficulties faced by members of smaller religious communities as well as how to show tolerance and understanding to others, regardless of faith.

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Welcoming Newcomers

Where do I belong? What do I like about the place where I belong? Challenge your children to consider these questions before going on to think about what it might be like for refugees having to leave their homes behind, and how newcomers can be made to feel safe and welcome.

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Our Global Community

What is a global community? What does it mean to be a global citizen? Children will learn all about their rights and responsibilities as global citizens, with the option to debate their ideas regarding global issues or explore different religious perspectives with regard to looking after our environment.

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Sharing and Helping

This last lesson focuses on the things we share as members of the global community, and the responsibilities we have to help those less well-off. The detailed lesson plan includes a choice of activities where children can consider religious perspectives with regard to the sharing of resources, or find out about charity work done in school and in their communities.

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This Year 4 RE Knowledge Organiser has been created to complement the study of the Worldviews Beliefs and Values strand within our RE and worldviews resource offer. It is designed to support your children's understanding of key vocabulary and big ideas covered in this scheme of work, while signposting prior learning. Children are also encouraged to reflect on 'Ways of Knowing' about religion and worldviews, and to think deeply about the topic through the 'Thinking Questions' provided.

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