Year 6
An outcast is someone who is rejected or 'cast out', as from
home or society, or in some way excluded, looked down
upon, or ignored.
Activities:
But which are the key ones for you?
vote as a class
UNIT 3 Wisdom
Equality and Leadership
Religion: "Buddhism"
INTRODUCTION
By the end of the rotation will you be able to answer these questions:
1. Who are outcasts in society and why?
2. What does the Bible say about outcasts?
3. What does justice mean, what is really fair?
4. How did Nelson Mandela react to discrimination?
4. How did Nelson Mandela react to discrimination?
4. Who are good leaders and what makes them great?
5. What do Buddhists believe in?
6. How important is the Easter story to Christians?
UNIT 1 Outcasts
What is an outcast?
An outcast is someone who is rejected or 'cast out', as from
home or society, or in some way excluded, looked down
upon, or ignored.
- Outcasts in the Bible
The Good Samaritan
Who is the outcast in this story?
Activities:
Reordering the story of the Good Samaritan
Rewriting the story of the Good Samaritan in a modern context
How did Jesus help outcasts?
Why was he keen that he should be keen to be kind to those who were enemies?
So, what then is inequality, discrimination and prejudice?
- Some questions to consider
Why was he keen that he should be keen to be kind to those who were enemies?
The Story of Martin Luther King
Discrimination, prejudice
What is equality?
equality
noun
- 1.the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities."an organization aiming to promote racial equality"
synonyms: fairness, justness, equitability, impartiality, even-handedness,egalitarianism, equal rights, equal opportunities, non-discrimination;
So, what then is inequality, discrimination and prejudice?
Can you think of any examples? Who are the outcasts in society these days, who is discriminated against?
Activity:
Quiz about MLK, what questions might you have for MLK? Ask someone in the class how you think he might answer.
"Black Lives Matter"
Where did the "Black Lives Matter" campaign come from?
How did the demonstrations go?
Zacchaeus
Who was another figure from the Bible who helped outcasts? Here's a picture clue:
Mahatma Gandhi
Activities:
Write an invitation to a dinner party which includes famous people who might feel uncomfortable with each other. How might you help the atmosphere?
Here are a few questions to discuss as a class to finish this unit:
Bullying is wrong, but it happens everywhere.
Prejudice is no longer a problem in life today.
Discrimination is not the greatest evil in today’s society
A just society must have rights for children.
Not enough people are prepared to fight for justice.
Everybody has a responsibility to make sure that there is justice for all.
Discrimination against the homeless is the greatest evil today.
Racism is our greatest evil.
Do you agree?
You will have to back answers up with evidence and here are a few video hints:
UNIT 2 Leaders
What character traits do you think an inspirational character should have?
Here are Jane and Michael's views of what an inspirational "NANNY" should be like. Jane and Michael are from the film: "Mary Poppins"
Perfect for a Nanny, but what about an inspirational leader?
Previous Year 6 classes came up with these adjectives to describe an inspirational person:
Intelligent
Faithful
Non violent
Determined
Patient
Fearless
Eloquent
Strong
Unselfish
Generous
Egalitarian
Confident
But which are the key ones for you?
vote as a class
Where did these leaders get their qualities from?
Where do you get your qualities from?
Philosophical question: "What makes me, me?
Write a short description of your ideal leader, a made up character in an imaginary scenario
UNIT 5 Buddhism
