Humanists and how the world started
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain some humanist beliefs about the origins of the world.
Key learning points
- Humanists think about the question of how the world began.
- Humanists look to natural origins for the world using ideas from science.
- Scientific accounts talk about life evolving over millions of years from a big bang.
- Many humanists see the world as a beautiful and unique place that we should care for and value.
Keywords
Humanist - a person who follows a non-religious way of thinking based on human values
Origin - the place where something begins
Big bang - a giant explosion at the beginning of the universe
Common misconception
Humanists don’t think about about how the world began.
Humanists use ideas from science to ask and answer questions about how the world began.
Teacher tip
You could invite a humanist into school to explain their beliefs. Spend time outside and also watch age-appropriate natural history programmes to develop a sense of awe and wonder about the natural world.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the name of the Muslim holy book?
Q2.How did Allah begin creation?
Q3.Are the Muslim, Jewish and Christian creation stories all the same?
Q4.What do Muslims believe about Allah after creating the world?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Many humanists believe the world began with a big ...
Q2.What do humanists believe about how life began?
Q3.Why do many humanists care for the world?
Q4.What do humanists use to ask questions about the world?
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