Just how important are our beliefs?

Considering how actions and practices demonstrate the importance of beliefs and whether we can tell what a person believes from the outside.

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Teacher video: Just how important are our beliefs?

An overview video to support the teaching of this unit.

Lessons

Lesson 1: What do promises mean?

Lesson 2: What promises do we make?

Lesson 3: Can we see the importance of someone’s beliefs on the outside?

Lesson 4: How else might some people show their commitment?

Lesson 5: What else might people give up for their beliefs?

Lesson 6: What might someone sacrifice?

Key skills

Disciplinary

  • Asking questions about what
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • Sacrifice means giving
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Key vocabulary

articles of faith

commitment

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