Year 1 - Religious education
How churches differ
Places of worship: what makes them sacred?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils build on their understanding of belonging to investigate similarities and differences between churches, synagogues and mosques. They will explore how their is diversity within religious buildings as well as between worldviews.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how Christian churches might look similar and different.
Key Notes
- There are a range of different churches where Christians worship.
- Some churches were originally built as churches; others have been converted from a previous use.
- Many churches have a cross to help Christians remember Jesus.
- Churches are about people as much as buildings.
Vocabulary To Learn
- church: a place of worship for Christians
- worship: showing respect, love or devotion for something or someone
- cross: a symbol that reminds Christians about Jesus
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- There is only one type of church. All churches have stained glass windows, towers and are made of stone.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
There are a range of different churches where Christians worship. Some churches were originally built as churches; others have been converted from a previous use.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'church'
a place of worship for Christians.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: There is only one type of church. All churches have stained glass windows, towers and are made of stone. Correction: Churches come in all shapes and sizes. Some look very traditional and some are modern.
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