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?
- To understand what makes being human special by exploring Humanist beliefs.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: What is a soul and do we all have one?
- To consider what makes humans special by exploring beliefs about the soul.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: What do some people think makes us human?
- To describe what some people believe about being human through exploring personal responses.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: What is spirituality?
- To explore the meaning of spirituality to different people.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: What do some Buddhists do to focus on their inner self?
- To explain how and why some Buddhists meditate.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: Does anyone know what makes us human?
- To present my own and others’ views to answer the enquiry question ‘What makes us human?’
Key skills
Key knowledge
Related content
Resources
Unit resources

Religion and worldviews
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?'

Religion and worldviews
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.