The story of the Starfish Thrower
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can retell the story of the Starfish Thrower and explain some of its deeper meanings.
Key learning points
- Some humanists use stories to explain their beliefs.
- Many humanists believe that everyone has responsibility to make a difference.
- The story of the Starfish shows that even one person can make things better.
- We can look for the hidden meanings in stories so we can better understand someone's worldview.
Keywords
Humanist - a person who follows a non-religious way of thinking based on human values
Responsible - being dependable and making good choices
Improve - making things better
Common misconception
Some problems are so big that you can't do anything about them.
Everyone can do at least one thing to make a difference.
Teacher tip
Give pupils an opportunity to do 'just one thing' to make a difference, e.g. something linked to school values or children's rights.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Most humanists ...
Q2.What word is used in Christianity to describe Jesus' existence as God’s son?
Q3.What word means the day of rest for Jewish families?
Q4.What symbol is used in a Christian baptism to show that sins have been forgiven?
Q5.A story told by Jesus that has a hidden meaning is called a ...
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.A person who follows a non-religious way of thinking based on human values is known as a …
Q2.Humanists believe in being dependable and making good choices. This is known as being …
Q3.How do humanists treat other people?
Q4.What is the deeper meaning of the Starfish Thrower story?
Q5.Match the keywords below to the correct definitions.
a person who follows a non-religious way of thinking based on human va
being dependable and making good choices
making things better
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