Cultures Around The World
Learning Sequence 7
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Introduction With Gavin
This week, students will independently explore how different cultures incorporate religious practices and structures, like stupas, into their local geography. They will then creatively design a model that represents these religious and geographical integrations using materials like clay or recyclable items.
This project encourages students to delve into the diverse ways that global cultures intertwine spirituality with their natural surroundings and express their findings through imaginative, hands-on crafting. The activity will culminate in a presentation that showcases their understanding of how geography influences religious practices and their ability to translate this knowledge into a tangible model.
After you watch the video on Nepal’s stupas, Buddhism, and Hinduism, add one more page to your world cultures booklet. On this new page, take a moment to reflect on what you’ve learned from the video. Write down how these religions are practiced in the real world and how the environment influences these traditions.
Also, answer the comprehension questions provided with the video. These questions will help you think deeper about what you’ve learned and connect the teachings to the everyday lives of the people in Nepal.
This extra page will be a great way for you to capture all the new things you’ve discovered and show how much you’ve understood from our exploration this week. Remember, this is your chance to connect real-world learning with the information you’ve gathered!
En Route to Everest - Where are We?
This activity involves tracking a journey to Everest Base Camp on a map each week, offering students a global perspective.
Teachers can use this to encourage research on Sherpa culture and remote villages, enriching students’ understanding of diverse lifestyles and geographical awareness.
Throughout this course, we’re journeying towards Everest Base Camp, which sits at an impressive altitude of 5,364 meters. Each week, you can follow our progress on the map provided. I encourage you to explore the remote villages we pass through to learn about the unique ways of life of the Sherpa people.
This week, we’ve reached Dingboche, located at 4,410 meters. If this sparks your curiosity, take the opportunity to delve deeper into this intriguing area and discover what makes it special.
Weekly Keywords - Religion
Introduce the spelling word list and choose from this list of tasks that can be repeated and expanded upon if necessary.
Copy the words into a spelling list/Vocabulary book for later reference.
Put each of the new words into a sentence and underline the new vocabulary in red pencil
Place the words in alphabetical order in a list.
Use a dictionary to define each of the words and place them into a vocabulary book.
Try to represent each of the words using a picture or a symbol and play the guessing game. (which image is matched to which word)
Write a paragraph containing all of the new vocabulary.
Make a vocabulary wall containing all of the new words.
Use a thesaurus to find synonyms for the words and create a synonym list.
These words will help you during this week’s lesson. You may already know some of these words however practice makes perfect!
First, read the words and then try to define them as simply as possible.
An example has been completed for you. You can write these into your books, and draw a picture to match or simply complete the task card.
Read and Discuss - ‘Religion Around the World’
This activity motivates students to independently explore task cards that delve into the religious practices and architectural features like stupas in Nepal, aimed at enhancing their reading and comprehension skills.
Students will collaborate to thoroughly discuss the content and then tackle progressively challenging questions. This approach fosters independent learning and critical thinking, crucial for improving their reading abilities and deepening their understanding of cultural and religious nuances
Each week, you’ll receive a task card that offers insights into the religious practices and architectural structures such as stupas in Nepal, focusing on their integration with the local geography.
Work together to carefully read through the material provided. After discussing and understanding the content, move on to answer the comprehension questions included. These questions are crafted to test your knowledge, escalating in difficulty up to Level 4, which presents a significant challenge.
Consider the methods we’ve used to gather this information, as you will employ similar approaches in your own projects. This week, our focus is on the religious and historical stories of Nepal, followed by a series of questions about them.
Week #7 - Progress and Fun (Keep Going Strong!)
In this activity, the students will take a moment to think about all the great things they’ve done with SDG 15 – Life on Land. They’ll look at what they’ve achieved so far and celebrate by putting a red tick next to the tasks they’ve finished.
Encourage them to set new goals based on what they’ve done well. This will make them feel proud and more excited about helping the environment. This step will keep them motivated and focused on doing good things for our planet
Welcome to week seven of our adventure with SDG 15 – Life on Land! You’ve been doing an amazing job, and it’s so exciting to see all the great things you’ve accomplished. This week, let’s look at all the tasks you’ve completed – check them off your list and feel proud of what you’ve done!
Now, find a friend in class and chat about what comes next in our SDG 15 project. You might only have a few things left to do, and that’s brilliant!
Let’s keep up the great work and continue to help our planet. Write down what you’ve done and how it helps keep our earth’s lands healthy and happy.
Your hard work is really making a difference.
Research Project - Religious Symbols
This activity involves students researching key aspects of Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism using a Religious Research Mystery card.
The task emphasizes that all religions, while distinct, share similar methodologies in their teachings and cultural practices. It encourages students to explore and document the unique yet comparable ways these religions influence human behavior and societies, fostering an appreciation for the equal importance of diverse spiritual traditions.
This week, we’re embarking on an exciting journey exploring different world religions: Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism. Each of these faiths has unique practices, symbols, and historical sites that have shaped their followers’ beliefs and cultures.
Your mission involves some detective work. Using your Religious Research Mystery card, investigate key aspects of each religion. You might look into the significance of the Kaaba in Islam, the enlightenment of Buddha in Bodh Gaya, the birth of Jesus in Christianity, the ancient temples in Hinduism, or the Torah’s role in Judaism.
Please follow the instructions on your card to guide your investigation and document your discoveries about these diverse religious traditions.
You’re likely to uncover fascinating facts about how each religion has influenced its followers and the broader world. It’s thrilling to learn about the rich tapestries of belief that connect people globally!
Once you’ve completed your task, consider sharing your newfound knowledge with someone who might not know much about these religions yet!
Design Your Own T-Shirt - What's Your Message?
In this task, students select a religion from a specific culture and design a T-shirt that visually represents this religion through relevant symbols. They will also choose a quote that encapsulates the core beliefs of the chosen culture.
This activity encourages creativity in design while deepening students’ understanding of different religious symbols and their meanings, fostering respect and appreciation for diverse spiritual perspectives through artistic expression.
In this activity, you’ll pick a religion from a culture you’re interested in. Then, you’ll design a T-shirt that shows a symbol representing that religion. Also, think of a quote that you believe captures the beliefs of the people in that culture and include it on your T-shirt.
Your quote should be three words that summarise the religious beliefs and values of the people in your culture or civilisation.
This is your chance to be creative and show what you’ve learned about how different people around the world express their faith and values through symbols and words.
Research Questions on Religions of the World
This activity tasks students with independently researching the history of world religions, utilizing a set of provided questions. They’ll draw from various sources to compile detailed insights, aiming to enrich a new book chapter. The focus is on fostering autonomous learning and synthesizing information from diverse perspectives.
As you prepare to add a new chapter on the religions of the world in your book, here’s a set of research questions aimed at assisting you in collecting all the necessary details.
Please refer to page 7 of the book template we’ve provided and use these research questions as a guide to gather sufficient information for including a thorough section on world religions in your book.
Adding Your Seventh Page - Religions of the World
In Week 7, students will dive into the diverse world of religions and their role in different cultures. This assignment encourages them to explore how various religious beliefs and practices shape cultural identities, revealing how spirituality influences daily life and community interactions.
Using Canva, they’ll create visually engaging pages for their booklet, further developing their digital skills. This process not only enhances their proficiency with digital tools but also improves their ability to convey complex information in innovative and understandable ways.
Week 7 is all about discovering the different religions around the world.
Your task this week is to learn about the religions that people follow in the culture you’re studying. Find out what beliefs they hold dear, what festivals they celebrate, and who the important figures in their religion are. See how their faith influences the way they live every day and how they interact with others.
Think about how to share what you’ve learned about religion in a fun and clear way. Use the template we provided to help you organise your page. Just click the ‘Create in Canva’ button below to start putting together your findings.
We’ve also prepared a new page for you to add to our book.
With each week and each new page, your booklet is becoming a colourful journey through the different aspects of your chosen culture. Let’s keep exploring and see how religion is a big part of people’s lives!
Real-World Learning - My Values Poster!
This week’s activity involves students creating posters that reflect the ten values they believe are crucial for global betterment, inspired by their learning about how various religions promote positive messages.
The task encourages students to engage in reflective thinking about universal values and express these through artistic design, enhancing their understanding of how individual actions contribute to wider societal positivity. It’s an opportunity for students to articulate and visualize their contributions to a better world.
This week’s real-world learning activity asks you to spread words of wisdom by creating a poster about the ten most important values that you think all people on Earth should try to spread to make the world a better place.
This week we have been learning about other religions and how they attempt to spread messages of positivity to make the world a better place.
Now it is your turn.
Take a look at our example and then use the template to make your own.
Let’s get creative
Weekly Inspiration - The Dalai Lama
This week, students will watch a video featuring the Dalai Lama discussing key values such as compassion and happiness.
They’ll reflect on his teachings, discussing their meanings and considering how to incorporate these values into their lives to positively impact the world.
This week, we’re going to watch an inspiring video featuring wise words from the Dalai Lama. In the video, the Dalai Lama shares his thoughts on important values like happiness, compassion, and kindness. He explains how sometimes not getting what you want can be a stroke of luck and how our actions can lead to happiness.
After watching, we’ll discuss what these quotes mean and think about how we can apply these ideas in our own lives to make the world a better place.