What makes us human?

Interpreting and using art to express beliefs about spirituality, inner self and the soul.

Teacher video: What makes us human?

An overview video to support the teaching of this unit.

Lessons

Introductory lesson: What are worldviews?

  • To recognise that everyone has a worldview by exploring influences.

Lesson 1: What is a soul and do we all have one?

  • To consider what makes humans special by exploring beliefs about the soul.

Lesson 2: What do some people think makes us human?

  • To describe what some people believe about being human through exploring personal responses.

Lesson 3: What is spirituality?

  • To explore the meaning of spirituality to different people.

Lesson 4: What do some Buddhists do to focus on their inner self?

  • To explain how and why some Buddhists meditate.

Lesson 5: Does anyone know what makes us human?

  • To present own and others’ views to answer the enquiry question, ‘What makes us human?’.

Key skills

Personal

  • Discussing their
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • Soul means a
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Key vocabulary

Buddhist

connection

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Knowledge organiser – R&W Y3/4 (A): What makes us human?

Aimed at pupils, a single page that gives key facts and definitions from the 'What makes us human?' unit.

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Vocabulary: R&W – Y3 What makes us human?

Display versions of the year group key vocabulary and unit vocabulary from the 'What makes us human?' unit.

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