Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)
Comparing the Abrahamic religions and discovering how some practices are observed.
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Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)
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?
Get startedLessons
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
Key knowledge
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)
Full equipment list for the subject
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
Equipment list
Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Wonder box ×1
- Sticky notes ×15
- Highlighters ×30
- Sugar paper 9
-
A selection of pens in different colours
×8 -
10 cm x 10 cm squares of paper in pastel colours
×30
Related content
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)
Cross-curricular opportunities
British values: Mutual respect, Tolerance of those with different beliefs.
English: Reading – comprehension, Writing – transcription.
Geography: Human and physical geography.