Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify key similarities and differences between Jewish, Muslim and Christian beliefs about Abraham.
- Compare the ways some Jewish people observe Shabbat.
- Make links between a traditional Jewish meal and a denomination.
- Describe how a kippah can reflect someone’s beliefs or identity within the Jewish community.
- Identify reasons why someone might wear a hair covering.
- Explaining how some Christian teachings link to beliefs and practices in different communities.
Why are some places in the world significant to believers?
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Teacher video: Why does religion look different around the world?
Lessons
Lesson 1: Why do some religions believe in the same God?
Lesson 2: How might a Jewish person observe Shabbat?
Lesson 3: Why is Friday night dinner different?
Lesson 4: What can a head covering tell us about identity?
Lesson 5: Why might someone want to cover their hair?
Lesson 6: How can scripture be expressed?
Key skills
- Asking challenging questions and reflecting on the origins of their questions.
- Identifying key information from a broad range of sources independently.
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Key knowledge
- The meaning of omnipotent (all powerful), omniscient (all knowing) and omnipresent (everywhere at all times).
- Some of the ways that culture, history, geography and tradition influence people’s worldviews.
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Key vocabulary
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Wonder box ×1
- Sticky notes ×15
- Highlighters ×30
- Sugar paper 9
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A selection of pens in different colours
×8 -
10 cm x 10 cm squares of paper in pastel colours
×30
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)
Aimed at pupils, a double page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Why does religion look different…
Vocabulary display – R&W : Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)
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Cross-curricular opportunities
British values: Mutual respect, Tolerance of those with different beliefs.
English: Reading – comprehension, Writing – transcription.
Geography: Human and physical geography.
