Thought experiment: the idea of care
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain that caring is looking after others and that religion or beliefs may inspire people to care.
Key learning points
- Caring is looking after other people.
- Caring is important when people are suffering.
- Religions and beliefs teach about the importance of caring.
Keywords
Caring - looking after other people
Kindness - being helpful to others
Suffering - experiences such as pain or hurt
Common misconception
Caring is only within your family
Caring happens everywhere and with everyone
Teacher tip
Find an example of caring in your local area, such as a food bank, community café or hospice. Use this with your class to make this lesson apply more locally.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these buildings is a special place for Christians?
Q2.Which people might go to the mosque to pray and learn about God?
Q3.What is the name of this holy book?
Q4.Match the special book with the people who read it.
Bible
Qur'an
Torah
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.People need extra care when they are ...
Q2.Where could someone who needed food go for help?
Q3.Why might Christians help at the homeless shelter?
Q4.Whose teachings do Muslims follow?
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To help you plan your 1 religious education lesson on: Thought experiment: the idea of care, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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