Year 4 - Religious education
The legacy of Guru Nanak
Sikhs: how does Guru Nanak inspire Sikhs today?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will be introduced to the Sikh worldview through a depth study of Guru Nanak. They will understand the role of a guru as a teacher and through stories of his life understand how he remains an inspiration to Sikhs today.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how Guru Nanak's teachings continue to inspire Sikhs today.
Key Notes
- Sikhs pray and worship at the gurdwara and at home.
- Never forgetting the poor is a key belief in Sikhi.
- Equality, including gender equality, is important to Sikhs.
- Seva, or service, is something all Sikhs hold as important.
Vocabulary To Learn
- seva: selfless service
- gurdwara: Sikh place of worship, meaning 'door of the guru'
- langar: a community kitchen and free meal service provided in gurdwaras
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Sikhs believe prayer is more important than practical service.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Sikhs pray and worship at the gurdwara and at home. Never forgetting the poor is a key belief in Sikhi.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'seva'
selfless service.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Sikhs believe prayer is more important than practical service. Correction: Practical, selfless service (sewa) is an essential part of being a Sikh.
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