Lesson 4: What is the purpose of a funeral?
Considering how funerals can both differ and share similarities across different worldviews.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Quizmaster and hand out a whiteboard and pen to each child.
Ask the children to write a question and answer about their learning from the last lesson.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y5: What happens when we die? (Part 1)Lesson 1: Why do some people believe in a soul?Lesson 2: How do some people make up for bad deeds?Lesson 3: If there’s a heaven, what might it be like?Lesson 5: How do some people seek forgiveness in their lives?Lesson 6: How do some people remember those that have died?
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Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews Team Religion and worldviews specialist
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
