21 10 15 Starter What is a symbol

21. 10. 15 Starter What is a symbol? Can you draw any? (use your white board and pen to show me)

21. 10. 15 Whole class - recap What do Sikhs believe about God?

21. 10. 15 Talk partners - recap What do Sikhs believe their God looks like?

21. 10. 15 Whole Class L. I. To understand that a symbol is a picture that has special meaning. S. C. I can recognise symbols used in every day life. I can recognise an important Sikh symbol. I can design my own symbol to represent myself. ?

21. 10. 15 Paired work L. I. To understand that a symbol is a picture that has a special meaning. 1) Write the date and L. I. in your book. 2) Open the envelope and look at the symbols. 3) Discuss what they mean.

21. 10. 15 Paired work L. I. To understand that a symbol is a picture that has a special meaning.

The Khanda is the symbol of Sikhism. It is made up of 3 objects that are important to Sikhs. What objects can you see?

The Khanda…. …. is a double edged sword that shows that Sikhs believe in one God.

The Chakkar…. …. is like the Kara, a steel band that Sikhs wear. It reminds Sikhs… a) that God is without beginning or end and b) to stay within God’s rules.

Two crossed Kirpans (swords)… …. which represent spirituality and political power.

These 3 things come together to make the Sikh symbol… …. the Khanda.

Draw the outline of the khanda symbol in your book Can you add labels and what it means? Label 1) the Khanda Can you mention 2) the Chakkar 3) The Kirpans

21. 10. 15 Individual work Design your own symbol Think about your own identity and belonging What you look like What you enjoy doing Your religion / beliefs Design your own symbol to represent you as a person. Label the symbol (and name it if you wish). Explain what the symbol means.