Electing the Pope: A Journey Through the Conclave
Fully-Resourced One-Hour Lesson
Step into the secretive world of the Vatican in this fun, exciting and informative one-hour lesson exploring the Catholic process of electing a pope. Perfectly pitched for BGE/KS3 Religious Education, this dynamic lesson blends creativity, investigation, and competition to keep learners engaged from start to finish.
Creative Starter: Learners kick off by designing and decoding papal emblems, getting familiar with the symbols of the papacy in a visually engaging way.
Main Task – Investigative Journalism: Students become Vatican correspondents, working in teams to uncover the 8 key stages of the papal conclave, from the Sistine Chapel doors closing to the famous “Habemus Papam!”
Plenary – Trivia Quiz Showdown: Wrap up with an interactive quiz that pits learners against one another in a race to become the classroom conclave expert.
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