an ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Rama and Sita

a prince known for his bravery, kindness, and devotion to duty

the wife of Rama, a princess known for her beauty and devotion

the king of Lanka, who has 10 heads and 20 arms

a Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance

The story of Rama and Sita

Religious education

The Ramayana: deeper meanings

Diwali in India and the UK

Learning from data about Christmas in the UK

The changing nature of Christmas in the UK

Celebrating seasons: Winter solstice

In this unit pupils investigate two festivals: Diwali and Christmas. They make links between the concept of dharma and the celebrations at Diwali. They investigate how Diwali is changing in recent times. In addition, they analyse how Christmas has changed in its meaning in the UK today.

Festivals: How do ancient stories influence modern celebrations?

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

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Who went into the forest with Rama for 14 years?

Ravana had been a wise person, but made bad decisions.

Which of these statements is most accurate?

Which festival celebrated by Hindus remembers the return of Rama and Sita home to Ayodyha?

What did Noah have to build to escape the flood?

What symbol do Christians and Jews believe that God created as a promise never to flood the earth again?

Who was called by God to leave his home and set out to the promised land?

A story told by Jesus with a hidden meaning that has to be worked out is known as a ...

Humanists are people with a {{ }} worldview.

The story of Rama and Sita

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