The idea of beginnings
I can retell a story about beginnings told by Jews and Christians.
The idea of beginnings
I can retell a story about beginnings told by Jews and Christians.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The creation story is at the beginning of the Bible and the Torah.
- It is a shared story between Christians and Jews.
- The story speaks of six days of creation followed by a day of rest.
Keywords
Creation - the act of making something
Bible - the holy book for Christians
Torah - a holy book for Jews
Genesis - the first book in the Bible and the Torah
Common misconception
Only Christians have a creation story about the six days.
The same story in the book of Genesis is shared by Jews and Christians.
To help you plan your year 2 religious education lesson on: The idea of beginnings, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 religious education lesson on: The idea of beginnings, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
4 Questions
the holy book for Christians
a holy book for Jews
the first book