Study of Religions - Lent and Easter: 9 Lesson Plans (Year 5 and Year 6)

Study of Religions - Lent and Easter: 9 Lesson Plans (Year 5 and Year 6)

In this unit, we will explore one of the most important times in the Christian calendar: Lent and Easter. Lent is a special time for Christians to prepare for Easter, a season of reflection, sacrifice, and thinking about how to become better people. It's a time when many Christians choose to give up something they enjoy or do extra good deeds to focus on their faith and helping others.

Easter is a celebration of new life and hope, as it marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We'll look at stories from the Bible that are part of this season, including the Last Supper, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. We'll also learn about special symbols, like the cross, palm branches, and the Easter egg, and discover how they remind us of different parts of the Easter story.

Throughout this unit, you will have the opportunity to engage in creative activities, such as building your own symbolic crafts, working on group art projects, and even participating in role-playing exercises. You will also have time for reflection, where you'll think about how the themes of hope, service, and renewal in Lent and Easter relate to your own life.

By the end of this unit, you'll not only understand the significance of Lent and Easter, but you'll also have the chance to express these themes in unique and personal ways through art, writing, and group activities. Let's begin our journey through this important time of the year, discovering new insights about faith, kindness, and the celebration of life.

Each Lesson Plan offers: Cross Curriculum Opportunities, Materials needed, Explicit Teaching Content, Hands-On Learning Tasks, Outdoor Learning Options (if applicable), Assessment Options, Differentiation Strategies and Extension Tasks.

(71 pages)