Who should get to be in charge?

This unit explores how laws are created, the concept of succession, where religious laws come from and how leaders can be chosen for leadership characteristics.

Teacher video: Who should get to be in charge?

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Lessons

Lesson 1: How are laws created?

  • To explore the creation of laws and teachings within communities.

Lesson 2: How is a leader chosen?

  • To recognise different ways leaders might be selected.

Lesson 3: Where do religious laws come from?

  • To explore where some religious laws might come from.

Lesson 4: How did Guru Nanak choose a successor?

  • To understand how Sikh Gurus were selected and the qualities valued in Sikh teachings.

Lesson 5: When can someone become a leader?

  • To explore leadership qualities through the examples of historical and religious leaders.

Lesson 6: How can religious texts be leaders?

  • To learn about Guru Gobind Singh’s leadership and the Guru Granth Sahib’s role in Sikhism.

Key skills

  • Reflect on how leadership

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Key knowledge

To know:

  • Leadership and authority

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Key vocabulary

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Unit resources

Assessment – Religion and worldviews Y5: Who should get to be in charge?

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Knowledge organiser: R&W – Year 5 Who should get to be in charge?

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Subject resources

Religion and worldviews: Long-term plans

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Religion and worldviews: Progression of pupils skills and knowledge

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Key vocabulary

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Assessment

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