Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
Investigating historical and modern-day examples of people who have fought for their beliefs.
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Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify challenges people face because of their religious beliefs.
- Suggest ways to create positive change.
- Express the different ways light symbolises celebration.
- Assess different points of view.
- Begin to use the terms bias, stereotype and prejudice.
- Explore various viewpoints surrounding religious prejudice.
- Consider why there are still issues regarding religious freedom today.
Suggested prior learning
Are all religions equal?
Get startedLessons
Introductory lesson: Respectful R&W – Does everyone have the same beliefs about God?
- To recognise how religious beliefs vary based on exploring different viewpoints.
Lesson 1: What does freedom look like?
- To recognise the importance of religious freedom by interpreting news reports.
Lesson 2: How have beliefs been challenged in the past?
- To consider the challenges some religious figures faced by looking at Jewish, Christian and Sikh stories.
Lesson 3: How can light represent standing up for what you believe in?
- To explain why Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated by many Sikhs.
Lesson 4: Should we celebrate Bonfire Night?
- To consider how the meaning of festivals can differ by exploring the origin of Bonfire Night.
Lesson 5: How can we stand up for what we believe in?
- To explain how and why people stand up for what they believe in.
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Unit resources

Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5: Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
Aimed at pupils, a single page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Why do people have to…

Vocabulary display – R&W Y5: Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
A display version of the vocabulary from the 'Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?'…
Cross-curricular opportunities
British Values: Tolerance of different cultures and religions, mutual respect.
English: Reading comprehension, writing, spelling, spoken language.
History: A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.