Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe what baby welcoming ceremonies mean to some people.
- Explain the role of adults in these ceremonies, especially the promises or commitments they make.
- Describe the significance of commitment ceremonies to some people.
- Understand the cultural and religious importance of commitment ceremonies.
- Identify various items of clothing that people wear to express their beliefs.
- Explain what items may signify about an individual’s commitments or convictions.
- Give examples of religious fasting and dietary restrictions.
- Explain some reasons why people might demonstrate their commitment to beliefs through their diet.
- Evaluate the ways people may demonstrate their commitment to beliefs in seen and unseen ways.
- Justify their ideas about how sacrifice and commitment may show how important a person’s beliefs may be.
Suggested prior learning
Coming soon - Year 1: How do we know that new babies are special?Teacher video: Just how important are our beliefs?
Lessons
Lesson 1: What do promises mean?
Lesson 2: What promises do we make?
Lesson 3: Can we see the importance of someone’s beliefs on the outside?
Lesson 4: How else might some people show their commitment?
Lesson 5: What else might people give up for their beliefs?
Lesson 6: What might someone sacrifice?
Key skills
- Identifying similarities and differences
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Sacrifice
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Key vocabulary
Amritdhari
Aqiqah
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Unit resources
Assessment – Religion and worldviews Y4: Just how important are our beliefs?
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Cross-curricular opportunities
History: The wider world.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Mutual respect; Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.