RE at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 4)
Unit 4A: How and why do Hindus worship at home and in the mandir?
Section 2: One God who takes many forms
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Objectives |
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- about the Hindu idea of God in many forms
- to reflect on the different aspects of their own character
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Activities |
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Outcomes |
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- Watch a video extract which looks at the Hindu idea of God in many forms.
- Show and discuss some shrine figures.
- Discuss pictures. Many families choose a particular deity or form of the one supreme God to worship, eg Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. Ask the children to choose a shrine figure and investigate what they are holding or wearing, and explain why. As a class, share findings and collate results.
- Ask the children to draw a picture of themselves which shows their many different roles and interests, eg wearing different hats or clothes, or holding different objects; showing the many sides and characteristics that one person can have.
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- identify the different characteristics of Hindu gods and goddesses
- make links between shrine figures and the beliefs which underlie them
- show understanding of the idea that one person has many characteristics
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Points to note |
- In Hinduism, God is worshipped in diverse forms and is believed to be formless. Some forms are Krishna, Lakshmi and Ganesha. For many children, the imagery of the Hindu deities may be unfamiliar and even strange. Some understanding of the symbolism behind them is needed.
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