*Updated* Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 2)
Building on their learning from part 1, children discover the diversity within Dharmic religions.
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*Updated* Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 2)
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recognise some ways Hindu worship is influenced by geography, history and culture.
- List how some people in the Hindu community practise their religion in the UK.
- Suggest similarities and differences between how people practise their religion in the UK and India.
- Understand that being part of a religion does not always mean a person is a theist.
- Consider how a person may identify as a Sikh.
- List ways some Sikhs feel part of the community.
- Consider the symbolism of light in different worldview stories.
- List some similarities and differences between the way Buddhist monks and lay people spend their day.
- Describe different ways a Buddhist can practice to fulfil a discipline.
Suggested prior learning
Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: How can God be linked to a place?
- To explore how places can influence the worship of different Hindu deities.
Lesson 2: What can it be like as a Hindu in the UK?
- To explore how some people maintain their Hindu identity in the UK.
Lesson 3: What does being Sikh mean to different people?
- To reflect on what it means to be part of the Sikh community by exploring different personal experiences.
Lesson 4: Why are festivals of light important in different worldviews?
- To analyse and understand festivals of light from different worldviews.
Lesson 5: How do some Buddhists practise beliefs in their daily lives?
- To compare how Buddhist teachings influence daily life for a monk and lay Buddhist.
Lesson 6: Do all Buddhists practise in the same way?
- To make links and comparisons between different meditative practices performed by some Buddhists.
Optional: Who celebrates Christmas?
- To consider why and how some people celebrate Christmas.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources

Religion and worldviews
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y6: Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 2)
Aimed at pupils, a double page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Why does religion look different…

Religion and worldviews
Vocabulary display – R&W Y6: Why do religions look different around the world? (Part 2)
A display version of the vocabulary from the 'Why do religions look different around the world? (Part 2)' unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
British Values: Tolerance of different cultures and religions, mutual respect.
English: Reading comprehension, writing, spoken language.
Geography: Human and physical geography.
RSE: Respectful relationships.