Why do we need to give thanks?
Using a range of sources including survey data, children learn about beliefs around using offerings to show gratitude.
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Why do we need to give thanks?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify reasons people may feel thankful and how this is expressed.
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Explain how some people celebrate harvest time.
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Identify the meaning behind some harvest celebrations and practices.
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Talk about what Hindu and Christian followers might learn from stories about gratitude.
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Explain how some Hindus and Christians show their gratitude to God.
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Explain how Hindu worship may reflect a person’s beliefs about gratitude to God.
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Recognise how worship through songs can be used to express thanks to God.
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Express ideas about gratitude using music.
Suggested prior learning
Why should we care for the world?
Get startedLessons
Introductory lesson: Respectful Religion and worldviews – What are big questions?
- To identify and discuss big questions.
Lesson 1: How and why do people show thanks?
- To identify how and why some people say thank you.
Lesson 2: Why is harvest an important time for giving thanks?
- To appreciate why harvest is an important time to express gratitude.
Lesson 3: How and why do some people thank God?
- To identify some of the ways and reasons Hindus and Christians might show their gratitude to God.
Lesson 4: How can puja express thanks?
- To describe how and why some Hindus use puja to express gratitude to God.
Lesson 5: How do some Christians use music to express gratitude?
- To describe how Christian worship songs are used to express gratitude to God.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y2: Why do we need to give thanks?
Aimed at pupils, a single page that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Why do we need to give…
Vocabulary: R&W – Y2 Why do we need to give thanks?
Display versions of the year group key vocabulary and unit vocabulary from the 'Why do we need to give thanks?'…
Cross-curricular opportunities
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Tolerance of those with different faith and beliefs, mutual respect.
Science: Seasonal changes.
Geography: Human and physical geography.
Maths: Statistics.
English: reading comprehension, writing composition.
Music.