Learning objective
- To explore how fire can represents both destruction and renewal in some Hindu ceremonies.
Success criteria
- I can identify how fire can both destroy
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make connections
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Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Paint splat and ask the children to figure out the hidden words associated with Hindu fire ceremonies. Once they have done this, ask them to choose which word they think is the most appropriate and explain why to their partner. Make it clear that there is no correct answer.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
Could listen to the story of Shiva’s cosmic dance prior to the lesson; could use the Resource: Ceremony words from Lesson 2 to help them identify themes in the story.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should begin to make comparisons and links between Shiva’s role and the ceremonies in the previous lesson; should suggest how Shiva’s fire is cleansing and purifing.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the role of Shiva’s fire
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Vocabulary definitions
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cleanse
To make something clean or fresh (free from dirt, guilt, or impurities).
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cosmic
Related to the universe or space.
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In this unit
Assessment - Religion and worldviews: Why is fire used ceremonially?
Lesson 1: What can fire symbolise?
Lesson 2: How is fire used in some Hindu ceremonies?
Lesson 3: Can fire be divine?
Lesson 4: What is an eternal flame?
Lesson 5: How is fire used to remember?
Lesson 6: What happens in the Easter Vigil?
