the way people see, interpret and inhabit the world

a national survey held every 10 years in the UK

information that can be collected and analysed

a method of collecting data by asking questions through a form

Investigating worldviews in our community

Religious education

In this unit pupils will examine the place of religion in the UK today. Beginning with an understanding of the census data they will make comparisons globally. From this they will drill down to their own locality to compile a report noting trends and analysing similarities and differences to the UK.

Worldviews: how is our country and community changing?

Social scientists use the {{}} to study worldviews at national and local levels.

A {{}} is a method of collecting data by asking people questions.

the way people see and understand the world

What does the census help social scientists understand?

What can surveys in school communities help us do?

to spot patterns and differences in beliefs

to check how many people live in each house

Why is it helpful to compare national and local census data?

What is one way we can learn about worldviews in the UK?

the background or situation around someone’s life

What does the word “context” mean when studying worldviews?

What is a pattern in the context of religion and worldviews?

due to history, culture, and access to places of worship

Why might members of the same worldview live in similar areas?

to understand how people’s beliefs connect to their lives

to decide where to build shopping centres

to teach people which worldview to follow

Why do social scientists study worldviews and where people live?

They tell us what rules each religion has.

They show which worldview is the most popular.

They give personal stories that explain beliefs and choices.

How can interviews help us learn about worldviews?

Starter Quiz