Living on through works and memory
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how people may be seen to live on through memories, objects and legacy.
Key learning points
- When a person dies, their physical body will go, but memories of that person can live on.
- People with religious or non-religious worldviews hold different beliefs about how connected they may feel to the dead.
- Objects can be important carriers of the memory of the dead. Many people keep or dedicate objects to preserve memory.
- A legacy refers to the things a person leaves behind in the world after they die.
- Legacy can be developed by present individuals, such as Sir Chris Hoy.
Keywords
Memory/memories - the way in which we keep someone alive in our minds after their death
Legacy - the things a person leaves behind in the world after they die
Values - the principles or standards of behaviour or one's judgement of what is important in life
Common misconception
A legacy means leaving behind physical objects for others once you have died.
A legacy can also include everyday kindness, choices, and influence on others.
Teacher tip
Pupils can research the work of current individuals and the legacies that they will leave behind.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which statement is correct?
Q2.Many people believe it is important to loved ones after death.
Q3.After death, people may choose burial or ...
Q4.Which group traditionally prefers burial?
Q5.Ashes of the cremated are often scattered in ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its correct meaning:
Q2.When a person dies, their physical ends, but memories remain.
Q3.Which person is MOST likely to believe they can connect spiritually with the dead?
Q4.Why do people keep objects belonging to the dead?
Q5.Why is Marie Curie often used as an example of legacy?
Q6.Why will Sir Chris Hoy be a good example of legacy?
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