RE Hinduism Unit on Good, Evil and Diwali

This unit is designed for year 4 but could be adapted to fit into other year groups. Ultimately the unit is focused around the concept of ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ and its link to the Hindu festival of Diwali. In this unit, children will spend time learning to discuss what ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ are and how these concepts are linked to Hinduism. It develops the following skills:

1. Children can express a personal response to the concept of good and evil.
2. Children can describe how the concept can be applied in their own and others’ lives.
3. Children can describe what ‘Good and Evil’ means.
4. Children can describe how Good and Evil is expressed by Hindus in the festival of Diwali.
5. Children describe the value, for Hindus, of recognising good and evil through celebration.

Lesson 1: Children discuss the concept of Good and Evil

Lesson 2: Children use examples and work in teams to better explain the impact of Good and Evil.

Lesson 3: Children learn about Diwali and its link to Good and Evil.

Lesson 4: Children use what they have learned to take part in a debate on the relevance of Good and Evil to Diwali.

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