Lesson 1: What can make a place significant?
Thinking about why mountainous areas are often significant or sacred.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check the children can recall the following:
The meaning of the words holy and sacred.
The link between Jewish, Christian and Muslim religions.
The significance of the Sikh Gurus.
Water's role as a purifier and cleanser in religious practices.
Hindu belief in many deities.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y5: Why are some places in the world significant to believers?Lesson 2: How can religious events make a place significant?Lesson 3: What makes the Harmandir Sahib significant to many Sikhs?Lesson 4: How can a river be a goddess?Lesson 5: Can relics make a place significant?Lesson 6: Who can visit significant places?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
