Learning objective
- To identify examples of the Sikh Gurus’ teachings by exploring the Harmandir Sahib.
Success criteria
- I can recall
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A2: Describe and understand
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Cross-curricular links
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Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and ask the children to write their responses on their whiteboards. Take feedback and add any questions not answered to the Wonder box for next lesson.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Could use the Resource: Sentence stems to support their discussion about the Harmandir Sahib; could highlight or circle areas on the Resource: Going to Amritsar to show examples of the Gurus’ teachings.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should complete the Resource: Going to Amritsar (extension version) to identify the Sikh teachings and examples of them; could generate their own questions about the Resource: Going to Amritsar.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling some of the
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Vocabulary definitions
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Darbar Sahib
An alternative name for the Harmandir Sahib.
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Harmandir Sahib
The first Sikh gurdwara, constructed in Amritsar, India by three Gurus.
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In this unit
Assessment - Y5: Why are some places in the world significant to believers?
Lesson 1: What can make a place significant?
Lesson 2: How can religious events make a place significant?
Lesson 3: What makes the Harmandir Sahib significant to many Sikhs?
Lesson 4: How can a river be a goddess?
Lesson 5: Can relics make a place significant?
Lesson 6: Who can visit significant places?