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Religious Education

At Lower Park, children follow these other subjects and themes.

1. Citizenship
2. Health Education
3. Careers Education
4. Economic and Industrial Awareness
5. Environmental Education
6. Personal and Social Development

Whatever you are doing in RE there maybe something useful for you to look at on the web. Here is a list of useful sites which may help with your work.

If you come across other good RE sites e-mail them to your Lower Park Web Editors saying why you think they are 'cool'.

Bible Gateway
The Net Bible
Now you can search the Bible in nine languages and multiple Bible versions. A useful site for the struggling Religious Education teacher at any Key Stage who can't find the passage in the Bible they want. You can search the New International Version among others - simply enter a key word and all references are given. The site is easy to use and links to different versions easily.

California Mall, Holiday Traditions
Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and even find out the truth behind some of the many British Christmas traditions. Festivals are a popular RE topic for Key Stage 2 and there are more than enough countries contained here to show the differing range and surprising similarities in the ways in which the yuletide festivities get underway aound the world - maybe start a few Polish or Mexican traditions in your classroom.

Church of England
An excellently informative site, this contains all you need to know about the Anglican faith. There are details of the history of the Church, its structure, what happens at baptisms, weddings and funerals, how the Church stands on such issues as animal welfare and homosexuality, the Church's Christian beliefs, and relations with other denominations and faiths. There is also a regularly-updated news page and a list of services. This is a fantastic resource for RE teachers and anyone interested in the Anglican faith.

High Holy Days
L'shana tova! Discover the meaning and stories of the Jewish festivals of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur here. Download sounds of the shofar and images relating to these festivals, and try out recipes for sweet foods eaten at this time. The site could be used for teaching about Judaism and for pupils to conduct their own research in religious education.

Hinduism for Schools
This London Hindu centre's site has lots of useful information about Hinduism aimed at both primary and secondary pupils. It is well presented and easy to navigate; an excellent source of information. The science links are particularly interesting in their links with Hinduism.

Illustrated Stories from the Old Testament and Torah
These clear, colourful online storybooks about Joseph and Moses are suitable for Key Stage 2 children to read on their own. They can be used either for religious education in relation to Judaism and Christianity, or within the Literacy Hour. At the end of the story of Moses are supplementary pages of information on the ten commandments and ark of the covenant.

Jewish Holidays and Festivals on the Net
This site from the American Jewish community covers Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Purim, Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot, with additional information and activities. Pupils could use this resource to research basic details of the key festivals for their religious studies.

Judaism for Children
From the opening title page where children are informed that G*d's name is too holy and important to be said or written (hence the *) through to sections on Jewish artefacts, Shabbat (Sabbath) and Jewish customs, this easy to navigate site will assist any Key Stage 2 study of Judaism undertaken at your school. The content is suitable for upper juniors to use as an independent reference tool - and don't worry, you can turn off the sound clip of 'Serenade' by Schubert!

Mosques
Take a virtual tour of the Jamia Mosque in Derby with an RE teacher from Suffolk. Key Stage 2 children can explore the mosque to find out about Muslim worship and religious traditions. They can also find out how Muslim children study Islam at the mosque. There are good quality photos throughout and the site would make an excellent resource for individual or group research work.


Ramadan on the Net
Ramadan on the Net provides background information on how and why Muslims observe the fast of Ramadan. There are stories of Muhammad, a brief look at Islam and a section on the Five Pillars of the Faith. With RE's 'protected status' in Curriculum 2000, this site provides useful resources.

Synagogues
A virtual tour of a synagogue awaits Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils at this Suffolk school's website. It is ideal for children as it contains two reading levels, as well as having a comprehensive artefacts list and links to further information. High quality photos and easy-to-read text make this an excellent resource for children to explore the Jewish faith on their own or in small groups.

Tariq's Islam Page
A simple but comprehensive introduction to Islam for the beginner. The background and history of Islam are illustrated here along with the five pillars of Islam, the Koran and the Hadith. There is a useful timeline of Islam's history and prophets, and lots of links to further resources.

The Nativity Story
Key Stage 1 and 2 children are sure to enjoy this clear and brightly illustrated story of the birth of Jesus. A simple click-through sequence of screens means it is easy for youngsters to read the story themselves at their own pace, making it a useful resource for the Literacy Hour as well as for RE teaching on Christianity and Christmas.

The Virtual Synagogue
Are you studying Judaism but your school lies many miles from a synagogue? Don't worry, visit one with your class via this virtual tour. All the Jewish terms are clearly explained and linked down one side of the screen. Meanwhile the main section of the site takes you through the history, design, rituals and workings of a synagogue. Large font and suitable language makes much of the site good for Key Stage 2 pupils to use, whilst teachers and older students will find it an invaluable source of information. You can even email a Rabbi!

World Religions
A useful summary for RE teachers and older students, this simple text page has a paragraph on each of the six major world religions - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism - describing central beliefs and some history. There is also a contact address for more information on each.