This lesson introduces students to the concept of pilgrimage as a spiritual journey practiced in different forms across the six major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism. Students explore the purpose, rituals, and personal significance of pilgrimage, and examine key pilgrimage sites such as Mecca, Lourdes, Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, the Golden Temple, and the Western Wall. Through discussion, reflection, and creative tasks, students consider how pilgrimage expresses faith, builds community, and contributes to religious identity.
This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning.
- It includes a **** PowerPoint presentation**** that outlines the key content and learning objectives.
- A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know.
- Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation.
- Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge.
- A student worksheet is provided with a variety of tasks to reinforce learning.
- The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned.
Ideal For:
• KS3 &KS4 RE departments
• New or non-specialist teachers
• Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners
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