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STARTER Monday, 25 January 2021

What is the oldest world What is the biggest world How many times are ? religion? supposed to pray in a day?

Last lesson Give an example of a rule that What is the Jewish place of What is a multi- society? religious people might follow. ?

What is the youngest world Who is Nanak? What is the name of the New lesson religion? eternal living Guru? What do you know? Learning Intention“Who are the ?” How do I know I have achieved today’s LO’s? (What do I know now? What has I can… today’s lesson taught me?)

All: Have knowledge of the origins of (including ), the symbol of the Sikhism, the main Holy Scripture and the for Sikh as well as the importance of to Sikhs.

Most: Research further into the faith and offer opinions about the practices whilst providing developed reasons for your opinions.

Some:Evaluate how religion unites believers and supports the community. HOW DO SIKHS PUT THEIR BELIEFS IN PRACTICE?

Recap of last week’s lesson

1) Who is Guru Nanak?

2) What is the name Sikhs

3) State one of the events that happened during the life Guru Nanak

4) What did you find interesting about last week’s lesson

5) Have you got any questions from the last lesson? LET’S REMIND OURSELVES AGAIN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXhV3dMxSzE (My life my religion)

What do Sikhs Believe?

• Sikhs believe in one –

• They believe in equality of the race

• They also believe in service to others – Sewa

• Sikhs believe in life after death - GURU GOBIND - GURU FROM 1675 TO 1708

He was born in 1666 He created the (The Pure Ones) in 1699. The special clothes that Sikhs wear, the 5Ks, date from this time. Just before died he said that there would be no more human , instead the future Guru would be a book. The book - the Guru Granth would contain all of the Sikh teachings and beliefs.

• Do you think that we can learn a lot from books? Give reasons to explain your answer THE ETERNAL GURU ()

The GURU GRANTH SAHIB is the Sikh holy book. To Sikhs, it is more than just a book. It is the actual Word of God and is considered to be the modern day equivalent of the living Guru. It plays a central role in many areas of a Sikh’s life. It is treated with outmost respect as the book regarded as a living Guru.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zfpkq6f (A young Sikh introduces a Sikh place of worship - Bush .)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2LbTwwGsAY (My life my religion) IN WHAT WAYS DO PEOPLE SHOW RESPECT TO THOSE IN AUTHORITY?

• The Queen • The Pope • Priest /Vicar • Prime minister • Parents / Grand parents • Teachers The Pope carried in a Nana Wiafe Akenten III, in festival A King’s bedchamber A Throne religious procession celebrations Examples showing status/respect of important people.

The Queen’s bodyguard

Bowing to show recognition of authority About the Guru Granth Sahib

Every copy of the book has exactly the same number of pages, 1430 in total. Every page of the book is the same in every copy.

The original copy of the book still exists and it is from this that every copy is taken. The book is written in a special version of Punjabi called (which was invented by the second guru). Carried in procession Lifted high with an armed guard The book has a bed with silk sheets.

Can you spot the links?

Worshippers bow before it Sat on a golden throne Some more facts….. Everyday, the religious teachers in publish a randomly chosen text from the book for . This The book is written in a special form of is called a . Punjabi called Gurmurkhi, which means ‘the mouth of the Guru.’

The book contains , and The Guru Granth Sahib has 1430 sayings rather than stories. Many of the pages. Every copy has the same text hymns are sung during worship. on every page.

Stick the picture you have been given of the Guru Granth Sahib on a page in your book. Now, combine all the you have learned today. Write a subtitle The Guru Granth Sahib and explain what Sikhs believe about their holy book, how they treat it, and what this treatment symbolises.

http://www.sikhnet.com/hukam How is the Guru Granth Sahib Why is it treated in this way? Facts about the Guru Granth sahib. (write down at least Four facts about the book) is treated? Put under a canopy

What is the Guru Granth Sahib and why is it important

Worshipper bow to the book when they go into the Gurdwara Other interesting facts THE KHALSA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBDhEon1d_U (The formation of the Khalsa)

Today, Sikhs who wish to become members of the Khalsa show their commitment and dedication by taking part in the ceremony. This ceremony initiates them into the Khalsa.

The five Ks

The five Ks are five items that are worn on the body. They can be considered a uniform for Amritdhari Sikhs, also called ‘Khalsa Sikhs’. These Sikhs outwardly show their commitment to the Sikh faith to others. However, many Sikhs (Sikhs who have not gone through the Amrit Sanskar ceremony) often wear some or all of the five Ks too. • Design a story board to show the events of Baisakhi 1699 when the Khalsa was formed. Use the key words below to help you in your task.

You can write a recount of the story. OR You can write a newspaper report.

Vaisakhi Vocabulary Independent Guru Gobind Rai Khalsa harvest crowd Work Bhai Singh, Bhai , Guru Gobind Bhai , Panj Piare Amrit 1699 Singh Bhai , Bhai Singh Beloved 5 sword robes

Kaur Anandpur blood turban

Punjab tent What are the 5Ks and why are they so important to many Sikhs?

Task: Watch the clip about The 5ks Draw arrows into your booklet to match the key terms with the correct picture and explanation. Click here for the video You can also watch another one here

Draw and label the Five Ks in your exercise book. You must explain the importance of each item REFLECT

• Question: Can you think of any other that wear special items? Explain below.

• Can you think of 10 reasons why Sikhs wear the 5ks?

What reason do you think is the most important?

Does your School uniform remind you of the values of the TTS? THE GURDWARA AND

Watch the videos and use the information to answer the questions

1. Describe the Gurdwara in your words. Identify and explain at least three important facts about the Gurdwara (eg the four entrances, the , raised platform etc)

2. Why is it important to serve others?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IcNDjN1Gfc 3. In what ways can you help/serve/ support others? (SIKH BELIEFS AND PRACTICE) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjHfAuq1K8E (The Gurdwara | – My Life, My Religion: Sikhism) CAN YOU LABEL THE GURDWARA PLENARY QUESTIONS:

Sewa means ‘selfless service’. It involves acting selflessly and helping others in a variety of ways, without any reward or personal gain. It is a way of life for many Sikhs and is part of their daily routine. Sewa is a way of life for Sikhs and is part of their daily routine. Sikhs believe that sewa is an act of service towards God (Waheguru) and, therefore, that it will lead them to become gurmukh .

1) Why do you think that it is so important to look out for our community? 2) Do you do anything for your community? 3) What else could you do for your community? How do I know I have achieved today’s Review your learning LO’s? (What do I know now? What has today’s lesson taught me?) I can…

All: Have knowledge of the origins of Sikhism (including Guru Nanak), the symbol of the Sikhism, the main Holy Scripture and the place of worship for Sikh as well as the importance of the five Ks to Sikhs.

Most: Research further into the faith and offer opinions about the practices whilst providing developed reasons for your opinions.

Some:Evaluate how religion unites believers and supports the community.