Year 1 - Religious education
Symbols of belonging
Communities: what does it mean to belong?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explore the idea of belonging to a religious community through case studies of Jewish and Christian families. They will hear from different Jews to see that Shabbat can be marked in diverse ways and understand that churches can take many forms in Christianity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how a symbol can represent belonging.
Key Notes
- Some people may use symbols or objects to show they belong to a religion or have a particular worldview.
- Some Christians may wear a cross.
- Some Christians may have a Bible in their house.
- Some Jews have a mezuzah on their door post.
- Some Humanists wear a happy human badge.
Vocabulary To Learn
- symbol: a picture, sign, or object that helps us to understand what someone believes or where they belong
- belong: to be accepted, respected, and valued within a group
- mezuzah: a tiny scroll with special words from the Torah, contained in a small case on the door of a Jewish home
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All symbols are religious.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Some people may use symbols or objects to show they belong to a religion or have a particular worldview. Some Christians may wear a cross.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'symbol'
a picture, sign, or object that helps us to understand what someone believes or where they belong.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All symbols are religious. Correction: Some symbols represent a faith or belief, though not all members will choose these. There are many other symbols which are not religious and represent other groups or information.
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