Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify challenges people face because of their religious beliefs.
- Suggest ways to create positive change.
- Express the different ways light symbolises celebration.
- Assess different points of view.
- Begin to use the terms bias, stereotype and prejudice.
- Explore various viewpoints surrounding religious prejudice.
- Consider why there are still issues regarding religious freedom today.
Suggested prior learning
Does the language of scripture matter?
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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. The unit now has an additional lesson and the Respectful Religion and worldviews lesson has been moved to sit outside the unit.
Teacher video: Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
Lessons
Lesson 1: What does freedom look like?
Lesson 2: How have beliefs been challenged in the past?
Lesson 3: How can light represent standing up for what you believe in?
Lesson 4: Should we celebrate Bonfire Night?
Lesson 5: What can inspire people to stand up for their beliefs?
Lesson 6: How can we stand up for what we believe in?
Optional: Why do some people use different names for Jesus?
Key skills
Disciplinary
- Asking challenging
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Key knowledge
Substantive
To know:
- In the UK
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Key vocabulary
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5: Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
Aimed at pupils, a single page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Why do people have to…
Vocabulary display – R&W Y5: Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
A display version of the vocabulary from the 'Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?'…
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Cross-curricular opportunities
British Values: Tolerance of different cultures and religions, mutual respect.
English: Reading comprehension, writing, spelling, spoken language.
History: A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
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Why doesn’t Christianity always look the same?
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