World Religion Symbols Introducing the main Symbols of
World Religion Symbols Introducing the main Symbols of the Six Major World Religions
Objectives l To introduce the main symbol connected to each of the six major world religions l To build on prior knowledge l To find and interesting fact out about each one
By the end of this lesson l All pupils will be able to correctly identify each symbol l Most pupils will be able to discover a simple fact for at least two of the religions l Some pupils will discover a fact for each of the six world religions using independent research
The Six Major World Religions Symbol Religion People
Recap l Find out what you have learnt this lesson l See if you can guess correctly, which world religion the symbol belongs to
Aum / Om l Christianity l Judaism l Hinduism l Sikhism l Buddhism l Islam
Aum /Om l Hinduism The major symbol used for Hinduism is the symbol of 'Om'. l 'Om' is a special word said at the beginning and end of a prayer. l It is made up of Sanskrit letters; Sanskrit is a very old language. l
The Star of David l Christianity l Judaism l Hinduism l Sikhism l Buddhism l Islam
The Star of David l Judaism The major symbol of Judaism is a star, which has six points. l It is called 'The Star of David' or the 'Magen David. ' l David was a very important Jewish king but no one knows where the symbol first came from. l
The Moon and the Star l Christianity l Judaism l Hinduism l Sikhism l Buddhism l Islam
The Crescent Moon and the Star l Islam The major symbol of Islam is a crescent moon with a star. l Many early Muslims lived in the desert, an important way to find their way around at night was by using the moon and stars. l The symbol represents how Islam guides people and shows them how to live. l
The Cross l Christianity l Judaism l Hinduism l Sikhism l Buddhism l Islam
The Cross l Christianity The major symbol used for Christianity is the cross, this is because Jesus died on the cross and after he died he came back to life. l The cross is a symbol of life and death. l Some Christians like to wear a cross so that people know they belong to that faith group. l
The Wheel of Law l Christianity l Judaism l Hinduism l Sikhism l Buddhism l Islam
The Wheel of Law l Buddhism The major symbol used for Buddhism is a wheel called 'the Wheel of Law'. • It represents the Buddhist teaching of the 'Noble Eightfold Path'. • Each spoke of the wheel represents a different truth. •
The Khanda l Christianity l Judaism l Hinduism l Sikhism l Buddhism l Islam
The Khanda l Sikhism The major symbol used for Sikhism is a symbol, which is made up of three parts. l Two swords represent the fact that Sikhs must fight for what is right. l Then there is a circle to represent that God has no end or beginning. Finally there is a sword called the Khanda, it is a double-edged sword which represents the power of God. l This symbol is found on the Sikh flag, which is called the Nishan Sahib. l
Levels l Attainment l. I target One Learning about religion can… l Level 1 recognise religious symbols l Level 2 use religious words and phrases l Level 3 recognise a key feature of a religion l Level 4 recognise some similarities and differences between some religions
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