RE at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 5)
Unit 5B: How do Muslims express their beliefs through practices?
Section 4: Hajj
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Objectives |
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- that religious beliefs, ideas and feelings can be expressed in a variety of forms
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Activities |
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Outcomes |
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Children: |
- What is the difference between an ordinary journey and a pilgrimage journey? What would it feel like to be a pilgrim? Use sequencing cards, posters and photographs to describe the stages of the Hajj and the symbolism. Ask the children to write a newspaper or magazine article about a family going on Hajj, explaining the significance of this event for them.
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- recount the events and the purpose of the Hajj
- explain the symbolism of the Hajj
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Points to note |
- The Hajj could be taught as part of a thematic unit on 'Journeys of pilgrimage'. Use a variety of video extracts, describing the Hajj from a family's point of view.
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This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of
activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by
moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
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