Year 5 - Religious education
The one life
Humanists: How can you lead a happy and meaningful life?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will learn about the main beliefs of humanism. They will understand that humanists focus on reason and empathy to make moral decisions. Case studies will enable them to explore how humanists aim to live their one life as well and as meaningfully as they can.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how a belief in one life motivates humanists.
Key Notes
- Humanists use reason to conclude that there is only life.
- Humanists believe that we have freedom to make the most of the one life we have.
- Having just one life motivates many humanists to make the most of their time on earth.
Vocabulary To Learn
- reason: use of logic and facts to make sense of the world
- evidence: proof supporting a claim
- freedom: power to act and make choices
- meaning: the purpose of our actions and decisions
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A humanist belief in the one life means that they can do whatever they want.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Humanists use reason to conclude that there is only life. Humanists believe that we have freedom to make the most of the one life we have.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'reason'
use of logic and facts to make sense of the world.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: A humanist belief in the one life means that they can do whatever they want. Correction: A humanist belief in the one life motivates them to find meaning, purpose and happiness.
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