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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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Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1).
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify key similarities and differences between Jewish, Muslim and Christian beliefs about Abraham.
- Compare the ways some Jewish people observe Shabbat.
- Make links between a traditional Jewish meal and a denomination.
- Describe how a kippah can reflect someone’s beliefs or identity within the Jewish community.
- Identify reasons why someone might wear a hair covering.
- Explaining how some Christian teachings link to beliefs and practices in different communities.
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Get startedLessons
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.
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Unit resources
Religion and worldviews
Knowledge organiser: Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)
Aimed at pupils, a double page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Why does religion look different…
Religion and worldviews
Vocabulary display – R&W : Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)
Cross-curricular opportunities
British values: Mutual respect, Tolerance of those with different beliefs.
English: Reading – comprehension, Writing – transcription.
Geography: Human and physical geography.