Muslims: What are the joys and challenges of being Muslim in Britain?
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Why this why now
In Year 3 pupils looked at the idea of harmony through fasting and prayer. In Year 4 they analysed the Hajj and studied the Prophet Muhammad. Now they use this knowledge to look at how harmony applies in contemporary life. At this stage in primary pupils are able to consider challenging questions and consider how living in modern Britain has led to adaptations and much diversity in Muslim practice.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will have previously explored aspects of Islam, such as the concept of harmony in year 3.
- They will have studied the life of Prophet Muhammad in Year 4.
Threads
Why this why now
In Year 3 pupils looked at the idea of harmony through fasting and prayer. In Year 4 they analysed the Hajj and studied the Prophet Muhammad. Now they use this knowledge to look at how harmony applies in contemporary life. At this stage in primary pupils are able to consider challenging questions and consider how living in modern Britain has led to adaptations and much diversity in Muslim practice.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will have previously explored aspects of Islam, such as the concept of harmony in year 3.
- They will have studied the life of Prophet Muhammad in Year 4.
Social science
Muslims: What are the joys and challenges of being Muslim in Britain?
In this unit pupils will examine contemporary Muslim life in Britain. They will analyse the history of the Muslim community and the fact that this relationship stretches over centuries. They will learn that Islam in the UK is diverse, multi faceted but also suffers from prejudice.
6 lessons in unit
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