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This unit has been replaced by the updated ‘*NEW* Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 2)’ and will no longer be updated.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Give reasons why beliefs vary across a country such as India.
- Recognise some ways Hindu worship is influenced by geography, history and culture.
- Recognise the factors that can influence beliefs.
- Identify differences within stories related to Diwali.
- Explain why there are different artistic representations of Buddha.
- Understand some reasons why there are different Buddhist teachings and practices.
- Give examples of differences within and between worldviews.
- Identify and categorise reasons for diversity.
Lesson 5 explores different Buddhist practices and how they can help fulfil the Buddhist discipline of right mindfulness. During the week, you may wish to invite a member of a local Buddhist centre to your school to support the children’s learning.
Suggested prior learning
Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 1)
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Teacher video: What does religion look like around the world?
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Lessons
ARCHIVED – Lesson 1: How can God be linked to a place when he is everywhere?
ARCHIVED – Lesson 2: How can a worldview evolve?
ARCHIVED – Lesson 3: Why are festivals of light important in different worldviews?
ARCHIVED – Lesson 4: Why are there different Buddhist teachings?
ARCHIVED – Lesson 5: Do all Buddhists practise in the same way?
ARCHIVED – Lesson 6: Why does religion look different around the world?
Key skills
- Considering the thoughts, feelings,
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Religion and worldviews: Long-term plans
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Religion and worldviews: Progression of pupils skills and knowledge
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Cross-curricular opportunities
British values: Mutual respect, Tolerance of those with different beliefs.
Computing: Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content.
English: Writing – spelling, Reading – comprehension, Spoken language.
Geography: Human and physical geography, Geographical skills and fieldwork.
History: A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
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