Studies of Religion - Who is Jesus: 10 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment Task + Student Workbook (Year 3 - Year 6)

How do you introduce the most famous person in history to primary students? Transform your Year 3 to Year 6 Studies of Religion lessons with this dynamic unit that explores the question: "Who is Jesus?"

Step into the world of "The Life of Christ," a comprehensive Religious Education unit designed to save you time and deepen your students' understanding of Jesus' identity. This unit focuses on the multifaceted roles of Jesus, blending the wonder of "Biblical Narratives" with the fun of "Sensory Simulations and Creative Arts," while connecting to essential lessons about compassion and hope.

Packed with "storm simulations," "light catchers" and "friendship webs," this unit will transform your classroom into an active inquiry space where students don't just read about Jesus, they experience His ministry as Storytellers, Healers and Faithful Friends.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive unit is meticulously planned to introduce the various titles and roles of Jesus with age-appropriate engagement. You will find:

• 10 Engaging Lesson Plans: Guide your students through the rich tapestry of Jesus' identity: Jesus the Storyteller (Parables), The Miracle Worker (Power over Nature), The Healer (Compassion), Friend of Sinners (Love for All), Son of God, Messiah, Lamb of God, Good Shepherd, Light of the World and Bread of Life.
• Curriculum Aligned: This unit supports key learning objectives and General Capabilities. It covers Literacy (interpreting stories), Personal and Social Capability (empathy and self-awareness), Critical and Creative Thinking and Ethical Understanding (concepts of right and wrong).
• Play-Based & Experiential Learning: Foster genuine understanding with interactive activities. Imagine your students simulating the 'Calming of the Storm' with soundscapes, creating 'Light Catchers' with cellophane, building a 'Friendship Web' to understand inclusion and designing 'Messenger Scrolls'.
• Built-in Assessment & Differentiation: Effortlessly monitor student progress. Use the provided strategies to support learners with sentence starters or challenge them to research historical contexts. The unit includes formative tasks like the 'Parable Role-Play' and summative tasks like the 'Jesus in Action' script writing.
• Spiritual Development: Help students connect ancient titles to their modern lives. Activities encourage them to reflect on how they can be "lights" in the world, show compassion to others and understand the depth of Jesus' friendship.

Summative Assessment Task:

Conclude the unit with the "Exploring Who Jesus Is" task. Students choose from three creative options: creating a Visual Representation of Jesus' titles, writing a Role-Play Script of key events, or writing a Written Explanation connecting Jesus' teachings to His character.

Cover Your Term of Religious Education!

This unit is designed to move beyond simple storytelling to deep relational understanding. Provide your students with high-quality, scaffolded lessons that bridge the gap between theology and daily life. Stop the endless search for engaging Sunday School or RE resources and reclaim your time.

Download "Who Is Jesus?" today and help your students discover the person behind the name!