Who should get to be in charge?
Exploring how leaders can be chosen for leadership characteristics.
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Who should get to be in charge?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain how religious laws are created, using examples from Islam.
- Contrast religious law creation with British law creation.
- Discuss and write ideas on the succession of religious leadership.
- Linking Muhammad’s practices, sayings or actions to the formation of some religious laws.
- Understanding how Guru Nanak chose his successor and how this method compares to other religious or cultural practices.
- Compare and contrast the leadership qualities of Sikh Gurus, noting virtues and selection methods.
- Describe how the Guru Granth Sahib’s role as a guide compares to that of human leaders.
- Explain what these symbols represent about his leadership.
Suggested prior learning
Why doesn’t Christianity always look the same?
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: How are laws created?
- To explore the creation of laws and teachings within communities.
Lesson 2: How is a leader chosen?
- To recognise different ways leaders might be selected.
Lesson 3: Where do religious laws come from?
- To explore where some religious laws might come from.
Lesson 4: How did Guru Nanak choose a successor?
- To understand how Sikh Gurus were selected and the qualities valued in Sikh teachings.
Lesson 5: When can someone become a leader?
- To explore leadership qualities through the examples of historical and religious leaders.
Lesson 6: How can religious texts be leaders?
- To learn about Guru Gobind Singh’s leadership and the Guru Granth Sahib’s role in the Sikh worldview.
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Religion and worldviews
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5: Who should get to be in charge?
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the 'Who should get to be in…
Cross-curricular opportunities
RSE: Respectful relationships.
History: Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.
British Values: Democracy, Tolerance of different cultures and religions, Mutual respect.
English: Comprehension, Spoken language, Writing composition.