Quakers: creating a fairer and more peaceful world
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Quakers use their values to try to create a fairer and more peaceful world.
Key learning points
- The Quaker worldview is one that sees humans as good. Quakers speak about everyone having a light within them.
- Important Quaker values are peace, equality and truth.
- The story of the two hungry mules can be used by Quakers to understand the importance of cooperation.
- The Quaker Tapestry gives examples of how Quakers have worked to create a more peaceful and fairer world.
Keywords
Impartial - not taking sides or favouring one person over another
Equality - treating people with the same value and respect
Mediation - bringing people together with respect, understanding, and care
Tapestry - piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by stitching or weaving
Common misconception
Quakers are all Christians and believe in God.
Quakers come from many backgrounds. Quakers speak of the light within all and that all humans are equal.
Teacher tip
The Quaker Tapestry is available on its own website. You might want to show pupils different parts of the tapestry and see if they can make links to the learning in the lesson. You might want to invite a Quaker to come and speak about their work on peacemaking. Quakers website has resources.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why did Dick Howard write the words ‘Father forgive’?
Q2.A Coventry Cathedral artwork that symbolises reconciliation is ...
Q3.What does reconciliation mean?
Q4.Jesus told Peter he should forgive ...
Q5.Which Bible verse connects with Mandela’s belief in justice?
Q6.Who was Desmond Tutu?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does equality mean?
Q2.What do Quakers believe is inside every person?
Q3.What two values does the story of the hungry mules help Quakers understand?
Q4.What artefact tells the history of the Quakers?
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