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RE at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8D: Beliefs and practice: how do the beliefs of Sikhs affect their actions?

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About this unit

In this unit pupils learn about key beliefs in Sikhism. Using a variety of written and visual sources they learn about and understand some ways in which Sikh belief informs Sikh practice today. The unit offers opportunities for pupils to examine and reflect on issues of faith. Pupils encounter Sikh teachings at first hand, and develop their understanding of Sikh sacred texts. They evaluate the relationship between beliefs and practice in society today for a Sikh believer.

This unit is expected to take approximately 7 hours.


This unit supports citizenship: 4

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 symbols are used in Sikhism?
2. What does God mean to Sikhs?
3. What do Sikh scriptures have to say to Sikhs?
4. Why do Sikhs pray and meditate?
5. How are Sikh beliefs shown in festivals?
6. How Sikhs seek to serve God