Learning objective
- To understand why some Sikhs visit the gurdwara.
Success criteria
- I can say why some Sikhs visit the
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Religious Education Council Curriculum: Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Recall and name different
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Agree or disagree? and read the statement “All places of worship are the same.”. Ask the children to discuss the statement with a partner and decide whether they agree or not. Remind them to explain why.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
- Could pre-watch the Pupil video: Gurdwaras before the lesson.
- Could use drawings, actions (praying, learning, celebration, community) or a recording device to present their ideas.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should make connections between features of the gurdwara and Sikh values such as community, equality and sharing.
- Should suggest similarities and differences between the gurdwara and other places of worship (for example, people wash their hands on entering the gurdwara and mosque; people sing hymns together in the gurdwara and church.)
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Give at least one reason why some Sikhs
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Vocabulary definitions
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gurdwara
A special place where Sikhs gather to receive blessings, pray, serve others, learn and hold events.
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guru
A religious teacher or leader from the Sikh or Hindu worldview.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y2: Where do some people talk to God?
Lesson 1: Why are places of worship special?
Lesson 2: Why do some Muslims go to the mosque?
Lesson 3: Why do some Christians go to church?
Lesson 4: Why do some Sikhs go to the gurdwara?
Lesson 5: How are places of worship similar and different?
Lesson 6: What makes a place of worship special?
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Last update: 15th May, 2026
Lesson 6: What makes a place of worship special?
Designing a place of worship with selected features that support prayer, learning and community.
Assessment – Y2 Where do some people talk to God?
Lesson 1: Why are places of worship special?
Understanding what makes places of worship special to different people.
Lesson 3: Why do some Christians go to church?
Appreciating the diversity of church designs and how some features compare with a mosque.
