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Unit RA: What are harvest festivals?

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About this unit

Work in this unit will introduce children to the idea of religious festivals. Children learn about harvest festivals using the Christian harvest festival and the Jewish festival of Sukkot as examples. For some children it may also introduce the concept of God and the fact that there is more than one religion. Other harvest festivals from around the world, such as Thanksgiving, could also be introduced.


Sections in this unit

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.
1. What does 'harvest' mean?
2. What is a Christian harvest festival?
3. What will happen in our school?
4. What is the Jewish festival of Sukkot?
5. How do we show thankfulness?