Year 2 - Religious education
Noah and the Rainbow
The Bible: what does it say about God's promises?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils begin to explore the idea of covenant using a theological lens. They learn the story of Abraham and also look at other key stories in the Torah and Old Testament that talk about promises between God and humans.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to retell the story of Noah and explain its meaning.
Key Notes
- The story of Noah is an ancient story found in the Torah and the Old Testament.
- Noah, his family and the animals escape the flood in an ark.
- The rainbow is given by God as a sign of his promise.
- Different Christians find deeper meanings in the story of Noah today.
Vocabulary To Learn
- ark: wooden boat
- flood: overflow of water to cover land
- promise: an agreement to do or not do something
- rainbow: an arch of colours in the sky
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Old stories have no relevance.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The story of Noah is an ancient story found in the Torah and the Old Testament. Noah, his family and the animals escape the flood in an ark.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'ark'
wooden boat.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Old stories have no relevance. Correction: There are meanings in stories even when they are old and confusing.
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