Y5/6 (A)

Investigating historical and modern-day examples of people who have fought for their beliefs.

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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

ARCHIVED Year 4: Does the language of scripture matter?

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Lessons

Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: What does freedom look like?

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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: How have beliefs been challenged in the past?

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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: How can light represent standing up for what you believe in?

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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Should we celebrate Bonfire Night?

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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: What can inspire people to stand up for their beliefs?

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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: How can we stand up for what we believe in?

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Key skills

Disciplinary 

  • Asking challenging
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • In the UK
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Key vocabulary

atheist

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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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  • Wonder box ×1
  • Scrap paper ×30
  • Sugar paper ×15
  • Flipchart ×1

  • A small, soft ball

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  • Colouring pencils or pens to decorate

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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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