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Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)

Comparing the Abrahamic religions and discovering how some practices are observed.

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Teacher video: Why does religion look different around the world?

Lessons

Lesson 1: Why do some religions believe in the same God?

  • To identify the similarities and differences between some Abrahamic religions.

Lesson 2: How might a Jewish person observe Shabbat?

  • To identify how some religious practices change over time by exploring Jewish mitzvot.

Lesson 3: Why is Friday night dinner different?

  • To explain reasons why traditions can vary within a religion.

Lesson 4: What can a head covering tell us about identity?

  • To recognise how some religious practices are influenced by culture.

Lesson 5: Why might someone want to cover their hair?

  • To use scripture and lived experience to discuss why someone may choose to cover their hair.

Lesson 6: How can scripture be expressed?

  • To identify similarities between Christian teachings and cultural practices around the world.

Key skills

Disciplinary

  • Asking challenging questions and
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • The meaning of
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Key vocabulary

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mitzvot

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