Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Share examples of where they have seen and experienced candles.
- Identify three practices associated with Diwali.
- Understand that some Hindu people use diyas as symbolism.
- Understand the meaning of Advent to some Christian followers.
- Identify what is important to some Jewish people at Hanukkah.
- Explain what a hanukiah symbolises.
- Understand their own positionality on what candles mean to them.
- Provide some examples of what candles mean to some people.
For Lesson 3: How are candles used in Diwali? the children will examine a collection of photographs or important objects from festivals they or their parents have experienced. These could include cards or special clothes they have worn. Encourage the children, their parents and members of staff within the school to bring in any of these items in advance of the lesson.
Suggested prior learning
How did the world begin?
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Teacher video: What do candles mean to people?
Lessons
Lesson 1: What are candles?
Lesson 2: Who were Rama and Sita?
Lesson 3: How are candles used during Diwali?
Lesson 4: How are candles used during Advent?
Lesson 5: What do candles symbolise at Hanukkah?
Lesson 6: Why do some people use candles?
Key skills
- Exploring similarities and differences
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Assessment – R&W Y2: What do candles mean to people?
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Religion and worldviews: Long-term plans
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English: Spoken language.
