Lesson 4: Should we celebrate Bonfire Night?
Considering the reasons for celebrating Bonfire Night and the religious prejudice that led to the Gunpowder Plot.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Hand out the mini whiteboards and marker pens.
Display the image of Guru Hargobind using the Presentation: In the spotlight and ask the children to record their responses to the questions on their mini whiteboards.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y5: Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?Lesson 1: What does freedom look like?Lesson 2: How have beliefs been challenged in the past?Lesson 3: How can light represent standing up for what you believe in?Lesson 5: What can inspire people to stand up for their beliefs?Lesson 6: How can we stand up for what we believe in?Optional: Why do some people use different names for Jesus?
Originally created by:
Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews Team Religion and worldviews specialist
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
