Learning objective
- To explore the factors that can shape someone’s experience of a religious or non-religious event.
Success criteria
- I can identify reasons for attendance at events
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make
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Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit you might want to check children can recall: Makkah is an important place for Muslims. The Qur’an, Sunnah and Hadith are important scriptures for Muslims: the Sunnah has the practices of the Prophet Muhammad enclosed; he is a perfect example to Muslims; the Hadith contain the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Generally,…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could choose just a selection of images from the Resource: People, place or practice?
- Could use the Activity: Thought bubbles to structure their responses for each image.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could consider other factors not covered in the lesson that might draw someone to a place (cultural, historical significance, etc.).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Identify the common features and significance
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Vocabulary definitions
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Ark of the Covenant
A chest believed to house the two stone tablets holding the Ten Commandments.
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belonging
Feeling accepted and included within a community, group or environment, making individuals feel valued and secure.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y6: Why is it better to be there in person?
Lesson 1: What can make a space significant? People, place or practice?
Lesson 2: Why might a Jewish person want to visit Jerusalem?
Lesson 3: Why is Jerusalem significant to some Muslim people?
Lesson 4: How can shared challenge bring people together?
Lesson 5: Are all journeys pilgrimages?
Lesson 6: Why is it better to be there in person?
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Last update: 25th March, 2026
Assessment – R&W Y6: Why is it better to be there in person?
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
Lesson 6: Why is it better to be there in person?
Embarking on a personal pilgrimage.
Lesson 2: Why might a Jewish person want to visit Jerusalem?
Considering the significance of the Western Wall and why someone may choose to leave a...
Lesson 5: Are all journeys pilgrimages?
Comparing the significance of people, place and practice at a non-religious event.
