Year Five Year Theme Sacred Books and Revered Literature Unit Hindu Dharma
This unit enables pupils to examine how Hindu truths are transmitted using stories from revered literature. The focus includes Brahman, The Trimurti, Avatar, Moksha, Dharma, Yoga and
Scriptures. Opportunities are provided for pupils to explore some forms of Hindu literature and the beliefs and practices associated with a key story. Pupils are encouraged to consider whether
there are links between the ‘truths’ and values revealed in the story and events in their lives.
Objectives Field of Suggested Teaching Activities Learning Outcomes Possible Focus for Possibilities
Pupils will Enquiry Pupils could Pupils can Attainment Differentiation /
Assessment
Understand that Shared In groups, explore different writings with a meaning Suggest different ways for AT 2-Larning From
there are different Human e.g. legends, fables, creation myths, pictures in words. messages to be given and Religion and Human
ways for Experience Discuss their form, whether these stories actually evaluate their effectiveness. Experience
information to be 1,2,3,4 happened and identify what may actually be ‘true’ Identity and Experiences
delivered. about them (the message). Why were the messages Meaning and Purpose
delivered in these formats? Present findings to the
class.
Experiment with ways to deliver a message or story
orally, e.g. Chinese whispers. Or, sitting in a circle,
make up a story in oral form, with each person adding
a part as the story travels round the circle. What was
enjoyable about the process? What might be the
difficulty in sharing the same story with another class?
Investigate the differences between Shruti and Smriti Explain how Hindu writings AT 1- Learning About
Know that there Religious writings and examine some excerpts from each. Relate originated. Religion and Human
are many forms Traditions to writings used in any previous units. Consider the use Experience
of sacred writings 5,6,7,8,9,10, of the om sign as a sacred writing. What is its origin Beliefs, Values and
in the Hindu 11 and how is it used? Teachings
tradition. Beliefs and Retell the story of Rama and Expression and Language
Values Explore the story of Rama and Sita through written Sita. AT 2- Learning From
Know that many 13,14,15,16,17 versions or use video or CD-ROM versions depicting Religion and Human
Hindu writings 18,19,20,21 dramatic retellings. Draw a comic strip version of the Experience
are in the form of story, cut it up and shuffle for a partner to sequence. Identity and Experiences
stories. Or, develop masks or stick puppets depicting the Meaning and Purpose
characters and act out the story for another class or in
Values and Commitments
Be familiar with assembly.
the Ramayana.
Research how the some Hindus celebrate the story in Link the story to a festival.
festivals of Dussehra or Holi.
Know that stories Beliefs and Use previous or additional excerpts to determine the Identify where a Hindu might AT 1- Learning About
help some Hindus Values message they may hold for Hindus. Record using look for guidance. Religion and Human
in their search for 13,14,15,16,17 simple slogans or headlines and display. Experience
‘truth’ 18,19.20,21 Examine ‘seeking knowledge’ in relation to the Beliefs, Values and
Religious Ramayana. How is it used with children? When and Teaching
Traditions where is it used? What are the qualities exemplified by Practice or Lifestyle
5,6,7,8,10,11 the different characters, e.g. loyalty, trust, faithfulness, Expression and Language
loving devotion, perseverance, love and what is the AT 2- Learning from
theme of the story? What do these say to Hindus about Show understanding of and Religion and Human
how they should act? empathy towards Hindu Experience
Relate the character of Rama to fulfilling one’s dharma beliefs. Identity and Experiences
through consideration of the roles he carried out. Meaning and Purpose
Record these in a diagram. Complete a story or act out Values and Commitments
a scenario in a way that reflects how a Hindu might
respond.
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Reflect on a value Personal Choose a word that expresses a mystery, truth or Identify and respond to that Religion and Human
that is important Meaning abstract idea that they think is important e.g. truth, which they value. Experience
to them. 23,24,25 justice, honesty, selflessness, goodness. Illustrate this
Identity and Experiences
in a poem or artistic interpretation e.g. painting using
Meaning and Purpose
abstract forms and colours, weavings, word art.
Consider how Values and Commitments
they decide what Identify an event in their life that taught them Explain how and why they
is the right thing something important about how to behave e.g. toward behave in certain ways.
to do. others or for their own safety. Retell it as a story e.g.
using comic strip form.
Links with SMSC Possible Curricular Links Resources (in school)
Spiritual English D.T
Moral Maths Art
Social Science Music
Cultural History PE
Geography PSHE & Citizenship
(Agreed Syllabus p.21-24) I.C.T.