The Ten Commandments
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how the Ten Commandments help Jews make good choices.
Key learning points
- The Ten Commandments were given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai.
- Many Jews see the Ten Commandments as rules or instructions to follow.
- The Ten Commandments sum up many important ideas in Judaism.
Keywords
Torah - the central text or special collection of stories and history for Jews
Commandments - rules from God that help people make good choices
Synagogue - a place where Jews might go to pray, learn, and be together
Common misconception
Moses made up the Ten Commandments himself.
Jewish people believe that God gave these special rules to Moses on a mountain.
Teacher tip
Use puppets, pictures, or props to retell the story of the Ten Commandments. Give pupils example situations and link their answers to a commandment. Discuss how rules in their life help keep people safe, kind and fair, just like the commandments.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is philosophy?
Q2.We can use philosophy to understand why we have ...
Q3.What do good rules help us do?
Q4.Following rules helps us to show to others.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Who did God give the Ten Commandments to?
Q2.The Ten Commandments are special to follow.
Q3.Jewish people believe God gave Moses the commandments on a ...
Q4.Where do Jewish people learn about the Ten Commandments?
To help you plan your 2 religious education lesson on: The Ten Commandments, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 religious education lesson on: The Ten Commandments, 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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