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?
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Teacher video: Why is it important to give thanks?
Lessons
Introductory lesson: Respectful Religion and worldviews – What are big questions?
Lesson 1: How and why do people show thanks?
Lesson 2: Why is harvest an important time for giving thanks?
Lesson 3: How and why do some people thank God?
Lesson 4: How can puja express thanks?
Lesson 5: How do some Christians use music to express gratitude?
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deity
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Unit resources
Assessment – R&W Y2: Why do we need to give thanks?
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Vocabulary: R&W – Y2 Why do we need to give thanks?
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Religion and worldviews: Long-term plans
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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.
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