Transcript Wiltshire Council 2012

Wiltshire RE Starter Stimulus
Starter ideas for the following key question from the 2011 Agreed Syllabus:
KS1 7 Why and how do special places and symbols help
people show what they believe?
This resource aims to provide some stimulus images and ideas to help pupils
begin to address the above question.
It links to the following learning outcomes from p.40 of the syllabus:
Pupils can:
• work out a symbol to remind themselves of something special in their own
experience
• identify special objects and symbols found in a place where people worship
and be able to say something about how these are used and what they mean
to believers
• talk about meanings contained in stories, objects and symbols
Many of the slides have notes to give suggestions for use. Look at the slide
show in Normal mode and look for the notes at the bottom of the page.
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Images © RE Today Services, permission given for their use in Wiltshire schools
Amy is holding an
object that is
special to her. What
is she holding?
Why do you think
it might be special
to her?
This is Benjy. He’s my
favourite toy because he’s
from Australia. I got him
when I went on a special
holiday to go to my cousin’s
wedding. He’s only small
because I had to carry him
back on the plane!
Ailsa is holding an
object that is
special to her. What
is she holding?
Why do you think it
might be special to
her?
I love this cross because I got
it in Scotland where my
Granny lives.
It feels nice in my hands, I
like to hold it when I pray.
It reminds me of how
important Jesus is to me.
In the box there is
something very
special to Hannah
and her family.
What do you think
it could be? Why
do you think it
might be special?
Hannah and her brother are unfolding the Tallit. What
do you think it is for? What are they going to do with
it?
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This is my Dad’s
prayer shawl or
Tallit. I love to wear
it because it
reminds me that we
are Jewish and part
of a big community.
My Dad says he
wears it when he
prays and it reminds
of him of all the
commandments in
the Torah.
Hannah said this is her
favourite part of the
synagogue.
What has she chosen?
Why do you think it might
be important to her?
Hannah says, “The
Torah scrolls are
decorated with
pictures like the tree
of life and shining
silver crowns.
These make a
jangling noise when
they are moved.
When the Torah is
seen we all stand
up and we say a
prayer together in
Hebrew.”
Some more suggestions for using this resource:
1. Visit the church
Take a group of children to visit the local church. Give each group a
camera and ask them to photograph four things that they think are
important to the people who worship there. Ask the vicar to show the
photos to the congregation and ask them to briefly explain why each thing
is significant.
2. Make a link
Give out a selection of images or objects, and a selection of stories – one
object for a pair of children, one story for a pair of children. They go
around and try and match up the object they have with a story. For
example, image of donkey and story of Palm Sunday for Christians;
cross/story of crucifixion; Hanukkiah and story of Hanukkah for Jewish
people.
3. Create a personal symbol
Children could think of a story from their experience and either
bring in or draw/create an object to symbolise that story for them,
like Amy’s koala; or a T-shirt design to represent someone special
in their family.
4. Create an exhibit
Show the children a series of significant symbols from Christianity
and Judaism e.g. cross, crucifix, chalice, mezuzah, menorah. Ask
them to choose an object to create to put in the exhibition. Each
child should then make an artefact and create a label showing
what it means.