Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 2)
Examining how interpretation influences beliefs and practices within Dharmic religions by exploring the impact of culture, history, geography and tradition.
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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?
Lesson 2: What can it be like as a Hindu in the UK?
Lesson 3: What does being Sikh mean to different people?
Lesson 4: Why are festivals of light important in different worldviews?
Lesson 5: How do some Buddhists practise beliefs in their daily lives?
Lesson 6: Do all Buddhists practise in the same way?
Optional: Who celebrates Christmas?
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources
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 unit "Why does religion look…
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.