Year 2 - Religious education
The story of Holi
Festivals: How do they celebrate the natural world?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will investigate how Christians and Jews celebrate the natural world. They will examine case studies that to understand that there may be similarities and differences around the world. They will examine the concept of stewardship in Christianity and Jewish idea of tikkun olam.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to retell the story of Holi and recognise some deeper meanings.
Key Notes
- The Hindu religion originates in India. It is often called Hindu Dharma.
- Hindus remember stories of many deities.
- Holi is a Hindu spring festival.
- It is named after Princess Holika who planned to kill her nephew but ended up dying in a fire.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Hindu Dharma: a way of life that cares for humans and all living things
- Holi: a Hindu spring festival
- deity: the divine or God taking a particular form
- Vishnu: the divine or God in the form of the protector of the universe
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Festivals remember happy occasions.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Hindu religion originates in India. It is often called Hindu Dharma. Hindus remember stories of many deities.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Hindu Dharma'
a way of life that cares for humans and all living things.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Festivals remember happy occasions. Correction: Some remember good overcoming evil.
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