Year 1 - Religious education
How mosques 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 what you might find inside and outside a mosque.
Key Notes
- There are a range of different mosques in the UK and around the world.
- Some mosques may have features like minarets and domes, others will look quite different.
- All mosques have places for Muslims to pray and to show the direction of Makkah.
Vocabulary To Learn
- mosque: a place of worship for Muslims
- minaret: a tower from where the call to prayer is often made
- pray or prayer: speaking to or worshipping God
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All mosques will look the same and have features such as a dome.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
There are a range of different mosques in the UK and around the world. Some mosques may have features like minarets and domes, others will look quite different.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'mosque'
a place of worship for Muslims.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All mosques will look the same and have features such as a dome. Correction: Mosques may be purpose-built or adapted. They may have some features such as domes or not. All mosques will have a place to pray and show the direction of Makkah.
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