Y5/6 (A): Who should get to be in charge?
Exploring how leaders can be chosen for leadership characteristics.
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Y5/6 (A): Who should get to be in charge?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain how religious laws are created, using Muslim examples.
- Describe the concept of a bloodline and its relevance to succession in the British monarchy.
- Explain how Muhammad’s successor influenced different groups of Muslims and why.
- Linking Muhammad’s practices, sayings or actions to the formation of some religious laws.
- Show an understanding of how Guru Nanak chose his successor.
- Compare and contrast the leadership qualities of Sikh Gurus, noting virtues and selection methods.
- Discuss how Sikh teachings in the Guru Granth Sahib guide followers.
During the unit, a member of one of the worldviews covered, or someone from the local community, could be invited to share how they follow religious or non-religious laws and the influence they have on their day-to-day life.
Suggested prior learning
Y5/6 (A): What happens when we die? (Part 2)
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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: How are laws created?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: How is a leader chosen?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: Where do religious laws come from?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: How did Guru Nanak choose a successor?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: When can someone become a leader?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: How can religious texts be leaders?
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)
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5/6 (A): Who should get to be in charge?
Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the 'Who should get to be in charge?' unit.
Vocabulary display – R&W Y5/6 (A): Who should get to be in charge?
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Who should get to be in charge?'
Cross-curricular opportunities
British Values: Democracy; Tolerance of different cultures and religions; Mutual respect.
English: Reading comprehension; Spoken language.
History: Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
Build on the learning
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