*Updated* Why doesn't Christianity always look the same?
Investigating why Christian worship looks different across the world when key beliefs are the same.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Give examples of how Christianity spread as a religion.
- Explain how significant people have led to changes in how Christianity is practised.
- Think about their views on leaders changing the way religion is practised.
- List some reasons why there are different Christian denominations and what it means.
- Recognise that not all Christians interpret passages about the Holy Spirit in the same way.
- Note similarities and differences between practices from different denominations.
- List some ways Christian worship and practices have changed over time.
- Share their personal views.
Suggested prior learning
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Please note
Lessons and resources within this unit have been updated, focusing on pitch, lesson length and key vocabulary. The context, skills and knowledge covered and learning progression of the unit remain the same.
Teacher video: Why doesn't Christianity always look the same?
Lessons
Lesson 1: How did Christianity begin?
Lesson 2: How have some significant people influenced Christian practices?
Lesson 3: Why are there different denominations?
Lesson 4: How is the Bible interpreted differently?
Lesson 5: How do different denominations practise?
Lesson 6: How is Christianity changing?
Optional: Why do some people use different names for Jesus?
Key skills
Disciplinary
- Asking challenging questions and
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Key knowledge
Substantive
To know:
- Some of the
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Key vocabulary
crucifixion
denomination
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5: Why doesn’t Christianity always look the same?
Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the 'Why doesn't Christianity always look the same?' unit.
Vocabulary display – R&W Y5: Why doesn’t Christianity always look the same?
A display version of the vocabulary from the 'Why doesn't Christianity always look the same?' unit.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Reading comprehension; Spoken language.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British Values: Tolerance of different cultures and religions; Mutual respect.
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