Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify reasons people may feel thankful and how this is expressed.
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Explain how some people celebrate harvest time.
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Identify the meaning behind some harvest celebrations and practices.
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Talk about what Hindu and Christian followers might learn from stories about gratitude.
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Explain how some Hindus and Christians show their gratitude to God.
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Explain how Hindu worship may reflect a person’s beliefs about gratitude to God.
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Recognise how worship through songs can be used to express thanks to God.
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Express ideas about gratitude using music.
Suggested prior learning
Why should we care for the world?
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Please note
Lessons and resources within this unit have been updated, focusing on pitch, lesson length and key vocabulary. The context, skills and knowledge covered and learning progression of the unit remain the same.
Teacher video: Why is it important to give thanks?
Lessons
Lesson 1: How and why do some people show thanks?
Lesson 2: Why is harvest an important time for giving thanks?
Lesson 3: Why do some people thank God?
Lesson 4: How can puja express thanks?
Lesson 5: How do some people thank God?
Lesson 6: How do some Christians use music to express gratitude?
Key skills
Personal
- Asking questions about what
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Key knowledge
Personal
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Key vocabulary
Brahman
church
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Why do we need to give thanks?
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit.
Vocabulary display – R&W Y2: Why do we need to give thanks?
A display version of the key vocabulary from the 'Why do we need to give thanks?' unit.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Tolerance of those with different faith and beliefs, mutual respect.
Science: Seasonal changes.
Geography: Human and physical geography.
Maths: Statistics.
English: reading comprehension, writing composition.
Music
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