Lesson 2: Why might a Jewish person want to visit Jerusalem?
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Learning objective
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Anagram and ask the children to unscramble a keyword from the previous lesson:
- spiritual – Connecting with the non-physical aspects of being human.
Once they have unscrambled the word, they should tell their partner what it means and why someone might use it to describe how they feel at a place of significance to them.
Share slide 2 to reveal the answer.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y5/6: Why is it better to be there in person?Lesson 1: What can make a space significant?Lesson 3: Why is Jerusalem significant to some Muslim people?Lesson 4: How can shared challenge bring people together?Lesson 5: Are all journeys pilgrimages?Lesson 6: Why is it better to be there in person?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 28 July 2026
