Why do we need to give thanks?

Exploring beliefs about offerings to show gratitude; analysing a range of sources including survey data; discovering the artefacts used during Hindu puja; writing lyrics for a song of thanks.

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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Identify reasons people may feel thankful and how this is expressed.

  • Explain how some people celebrate harvest time.

  • Identify the meaning behind some harvest celebrations and practices.

  • Talk about what Hindu and Christian followers might learn from stories about gratitude.

  • Explain how some Hindus and Christians show their gratitude to God.

  • Explain how Hindu worship may reflect a person’s beliefs about gratitude to God.

  • Recognise how worship through songs can be used to express thanks to God.

  • Express ideas about gratitude using music.

Suggested prior learning

Why should we care for others?

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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.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: How and why do some people show thanks?

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Lesson 2: Why is harvest an important time for giving thanks?

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Lesson 3: Why do some people thank God?

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Lesson 4: How can puja express thanks?

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Lesson 5: How do some people thank God?

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Lesson 6: How do some Christians use music to express gratitude?

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