Learning objective
- To understand what makes being human special by exploring Humanist beliefs.
Success criteria
- I can explain why many humanists
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A3: Explore and describe a
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Cross-curricular links
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Hand out the whiteboards and marker pens (one each). Display the Presentation: What am I? and ask the children to read each definition and write which word they think it refers to on their whiteboards. Click on each card to reveal the correct answers.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support Could use the Resource: Being human word list to support the Activity: What is special about humans?; could pre-watch the videos prior to the lesson or rewatch them during the lesson. Pupils working at greater depth Could look online at alternative versions of the Happy Human symbol from around the world during the Wrapping up and explain to the class what is similar and different about them and which they think best represents Humanist beliefs and why; should consider how Humanist key beliefs compare with religious beliefs about humans from previous units.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing key Humanist beliefs
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Vocabulary definitions
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Humanist
A person who believes there is no god and that people should focus on living for the good of all humans.
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In this unit
Assessment - Religion and worldviews: What makes us human?
Y3/4: Lesson 1: What is special about being human?
Y3/4: Lesson 2: What is a soul and do we all have one?
Y3/4: Lesson 3: What do some people think makes us human?
Y3/4: Lesson 4: What is spirituality?
Y3/4: Lesson 5: What do some Buddhists do to focus on their inner self?
Y3/4: Lesson 6: Does anyone know what makes us human?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 30th August, 2024
