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?
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Lessons
Lesson 1: How are laws created?
Lesson 2: How is a leader chosen?
Lesson 3: Where do religious laws come from?
Lesson 4: How did Guru Nanak choose a successor?
Lesson 5: When can someone become a leader?
Lesson 6: How can religious texts be leaders?
Key skills
Disciplinary
- Asking challenging questions and
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Key knowledge
Substantive
To know:
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Key vocabulary
devotion
interpretation
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Unit resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
British Values: Democracy, Tolerance of different cultures and religions, Mutual respect.
English: Comprehension, Spoken language, Writing composition.
History: Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.
RSE: Respectful relationships.