Y3/4 (A): What makes us human?
Interpreting and using art to express beliefs about spirituality, inner self and the soul.
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Y3/4 (A): What makes us human?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe key Humanist beliefs about being human.
- Explain simply the concept of a soul or inner self.
- Use images and colours to represent the idea of a soul or inner self.
- Summarise the similarities and differences between what people believe about the soul.
- Express their ideas clearly and compare their own beliefs with others.
- Suggest examples of how different people might experience spirituality and what difference it might make in their lives.
- Explain the reasons and purpose behind meditation.
- Express ideas about being human using words and images.
Suggested prior learning
Lessons
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: What is special about being human?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: What is a soul and do we all have one?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: What do some people think makes us human?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: What is spirituality?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: What do some Buddhists do to focus on their inner self?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: Does anyone know what makes us human?
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
- Rulers ×15
- Flipchart paper ×1
- Non-fiction book ×8
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A tub or bag
×1
The equipment below is optional
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Art resources of your choice, e.g. paint, collage materials or pastels
×1
Equipment list
Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Wonder box ×1
- Rulers ×15
- Flipchart paper ×1
- Non-fiction book ×8
-
A tub or bag
×1
The equipment below is optional
-
Art resources of your choice, e.g. paint, collage materials or pastels
×1
Related content
Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y3: What makes us human?
Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit 'What makes us human?'
Vocabulary display – R&W Y3/4 (A): What makes us human?
A display version of the vocabulary from the 'What makes us human?' unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language,
RSE: Respectful relationships, mental wellbeing
British values: Tolerance of those with different beliefs, mutual respect.
Art: Creative experimentation.
Music: Appreciation.
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