This is a unit of work on Jewish Worship and community.
lesson 1 - To find out about some of the key features of worship in Judaism.
lesson 2 - To understand the significance of prayer in Judaism.
lesson 3 - To find out the meaning of Jewish rituals in relation to joining the Jewish community.
lesson 4 - To find out how belonging to a faith community affects your actions.
lesson 5 - To explore how faith is expressed through worship.
lesson 6 - End of unit quiz
I will be putting these on individually aswell if you are looking for a specific one so please check out my shop :)
This powerpoint looks at the Jewish rituals in relation to being part of the Jewish community.
Starts by discussing how babies are welcomed into the Jewish community.
Discusses in detail Bar and Bat Mitzvah - when they happen and what happens during them.
Link to a bbc video clip about a girl getting ready for her Bat Mitzvah and how she is feeling etc at that time.
questions at the end for the children to answer
This is part of a unit of work so please check out my shop for other lessons around this topic :)
This powerpoint gives brief detail about why Easter is celebrated - includes a short bbc video
Then looks at the importance of the palm leaf and why it was used.
followed by the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem
I have added a link to a video of what it would have been like when Jesus entered and looked at the word Hosanna and what it means.
There are a couple of discussion questions and then the task is to complete a story board of what happened that day
This powerpoint is an introduction into Judaism and the Jewish beliefs
powerpoint includes info on -
when and where Judaism started
who started Judaism
Where in the world Jews live today (2018 census)
special places for jews - Jerusalem with key facts and the synagogue
includes a link to an interactive synagogue - so looking at the key areas you would find
looks at who leads the service and the Jewish holy book
what is imncluded in the Torah - ten commandments
What/when and why the Sabbath happens
comprehension task with answers
This is a complete lesson - i will be adding more titles that run alongside the Islamic Rites of Passage so please check out my shop :)
Within this lesson it includes:
Key vocab
Quick facts about Islam
Where most Muslims live in the world - including map
What is the difference between Islam and Muslim
Each 5 pillar is explained - what it is and how a Muslim can do it
Link to a short bbc video to recap the 5 pillars of Islam
scenario match up to the correct 5 Pillar of Islam
Task - Write three sentences to explain each pillar
extra task - fill in the missing words in a table linked to the 5 pillars
This lesson is a complete lesson with a task at the end.
This is part of the Islamic Rites of Passsage unit so if you would like to look at other parts please check out my shop
This powerpoint includes
key vocab
Question about marriage to discuss
Muslim relationships - purpose of marriage and why
Then it goes into each section - the proposal, the mahr, the nikah, the walima,
discusses what happens at engagement ceremonies
Task - fill in the missing sections of the table. So it has each section with the arabic word and then they have to write the meaning and then the purpose of each one.
This is a full lesson that discusses each day of Holy Week and what happened to Jesus.
The children then have to write what happens on the main days. there is a differentiated section where they match up the day with a statement.
This is a full lesson discussing what a parable is with a key vocab slide with missing words.
It then concentrates on two stories - the house built on sand and water and the lost coin. there is a link to watch a you tube video of the stories.
Once they have watched a discussion needs to take place about the meaning behind the story.
Then the children stick in a picture and write the meaning behind each story.
Powerpoint
. reminds children of the easter story
.discusses what happens on easter day in churches now and what is important about it.
.work = acrostic poem using a word related to Easter
This powerpoint has two complete lessons included
1st lesson - introduces new vocabulary, extract of the story from the bible, discusses if the story is a symbolic or literal truth, includes one interpretation. The children then have to order the story and explain if they think the story is the literal truth or symbolic
2nd lesson - recap of the story through a video, key vocabulary, includes the artwork from:
Johann Wenzel Peter - Adam and Eve in the Earthly Paradise (1800-1829)
Benjamin West - The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise (1791)
there is an explanation to what these paintings symbolise
for the work the children stick in the paintings and write an explanation of them
This lesson looks at the whole Nativity story through famous pieces of art
included is
Annuncation - Leonardo da Vinci, 1472–75
The arrival in Bethlehem - Master LC Flemish
The Nativity - Fra Angelico
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Adoration of the Shepherds by Guido Reni, 1642
The Adoration of the Magi -Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari
Cosimo Tura (early 1470s) - The Flight to Egypt
After each painting there is an explanation of what is shown in the pictures and any symbols.
This is discussion lesson but at the end i have asked the children to choose a picture and explain in as much detail as they can what it shows.
Starts with vocab slides for that session
Discusses what the Qur’an is and why it is important for Muslims
There is a short recitation of the Bismillah and what that is/ what is means
Looks at how we can represent people through pictures or words. There are two slides - one with just words and they have to guess who the character is and then a following slide with pictures and they have to guess who the character is. Then a discussion is needed as to which is best - words or picrtures.
Then it looks at how Muslims believe it is better for Allah to be described through words (99 names) and it shows then the first 5 names that Muslims refer to Allah as.
There is then a comprehension style task (answers included)
Then as an extension they have to design a poster to help people remember some of Allah’s 99 names.
This powerpoint looks at what happens in the synagogue and what is important their for Jews.
questions asked and answered - What is a Rabbi?
What is a cantor?
How is the Torah used during worship?
The star of David
It has a video link to a bbc video of a girl talking through the important parts and also a link to an interactive synagogue
Task - list the six features of Jewish worship and their significance.
This powerpoint starts with a brief history of Judaism
looks at orthodox and reformed jews breifly and then the Torah.
Goes into detail about the Shabbat with a short video link about it.
looks at significant items for the Shabbat and for the task there is a comprehension which includes the answers.
This powerpoint looks into the story of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated.
included:- which other religion celebrates a festival of light
what is Hanukkah and when it is celebrated
The story of Hanukkah - includes a link to a video of the story (cartoon style)
looks at the menorah and what that is used for
how Hanukkah is celebrated - food eaten, games played
link to a bbc video on Hanukkah from the eyes of an 11 year old
task - complete a table with questions about Hanukkah
This is a unit of work which includes 5 lessons.
I will be putting them on individually aswell if you just want one of the lessons
Lesson 1 - To understand that sadness is felt by everyone at some point in thier lives
Lesson 2 - to understand what physically happens when we die and how the death of a person is marked and commemorated in the Christian religion.
Lesson 3 - Islamic views on life after death
Lesson 4 - Hindu views on life after death
Lesson 5 - non religious views on life after death
Each lesson has a powerpoint and then a task at the end to complete. I have put 1 or 2 tasks on each lesson and then sometimes an extension task.
This is part of a block of lessons on Christian rites of passage, so please check out my shop for the other sessions.
This is a complete lesson on the funeral process.
The powerpoint includes:
Key vocabulary
what Christians believes happen when you die
What is a funeral
what happens during the funeral service
committal
what happens after the funeral
task - draw what they think a Christian heaven would look like a label the key parts with an explanation
This is a complete lesson. It is part of a set of Christian passage sessions so please check out my shop for more.
Included in this powerpoint -
key vocabulary
What is a wedding?
Before the wedding
who the couple need to speak to after they become engaged
Who takes part in the wedding and what are their jobs
wedding traditions
what happens after the wedding
task 1 - order the day
task 2 - write an explanation for the main parts of the wedding
This lesson is part of a unit that can be found in my shop if you are interested :)
This lesson firstly looks at what actually happens physically to our bodies when we die and then it looks at how christians mark the death of a loved one.
Lesson includes:
Key vocab
What physically happens when we die
looking at external causes of death (brief) the looking at if an external cause doesnt kill you then you will die of old age.
Organ donation
Christian funeral - looks at what happens during the service
Task is a comprehension - answers incuded
This powerpoint is an introduction to Hinduism and how God is represented in different forms
powerpoint includes
Key vocab slide
Hinduism on a world map - percentage in the world and which country has the most Hindus
What happens when a Hindu dies and what they believe
Holy book for the Hindus
The hindu Gods - Trimurti - goes through some of tbhe forms of God
Includes a short video of Hindu beliefs
Story of Knappar the Hunter followed by a comprehension style task