This is a key stage 2 RE unit based on the concept of stewardship. It includes slides and a unit plan. It focuses on inspirational religious leaders as stewards of the Earth. It looks at the concept of Stewardship then focuses on Islam and Buddhism and the way they use scripture to encourage believers to become stewards of the Earth. It then focuses on the Dalai Lama and the Grand imam as examples of stewards of the Earth and inspirational leaders. This unit encourages children to become stewards by coming up with a care plant for looking after classroom plants. It is a fun, engaging and relevant unit for KS2 aged children.

This unit is designed for year 4 but could be adapted to fit into other year groups. Ultimately the unit is focused on children researching ‘Hinduism’ and the various different aspects which help to differentiate Hinduism from other religions. It develops the following skills: Children can provide a personalised summary on the religion of Hinduism. Children can describe some of the key aspects of Hinduism. Children describe the value, for Hindus, of some of the key parts of Hinduism i.e. festivals, place of worship, sacred text and inspirational leader. Lesson 1: Children are introduced to the term ‘religion’ and what makes up a religion. Lesson 2-5: Children are provided with a research challenge where they must find out as much as possible about certain aspects of the religion. Lesson 3: Children present their understanding of the religion to an audience. Within this unit plan there are hyperlinks to other resources associated with the plan.

This unit is designed for year 4 but could be adapted to fit into other year groups. Ultimately the unit is focused around the concept of ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ and its link to the Hindu festival of Diwali. In this unit, children will spend time learning to discuss what ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ are and how these concepts are linked to Hinduism. It develops the following skills: Children can express a personal response to the concept of good and evil. Children can describe how the concept can be applied in their own and others’ lives. Children can describe what ‘Good and Evil’ means. Children can describe how Good and Evil is expressed by Hindus in the festival of Diwali. Children describe the value, for Hindus, of recognising good and evil through celebration. Lesson 1: Children discuss the concept of Good and Evil Lesson 2: Children use examples and work in teams to better explain the impact of Good and Evil. Lesson 3: Children learn about Diwali and its link to Good and Evil. Lesson 4: Children use what they have learned to take part in a debate on the relevance of Good and Evil to Diwali. Within this unit plan there are hyperlinks to other resources associated with the plan.