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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Teacher video: What makes us human?

An overview video to support the teaching of this unit.

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

Personal

  • Discussing their
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • Soul means a
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Key vocabulary

Buddhist

connection

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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?'

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Vocabulary display – R&W Y3/4 (A): What makes us human?

A display version of the vocabulary from the 'What makes us human?' unit.

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