Exploring Sikh Worldviews
This volume offers clear subject knowledge and different methods for use with pupils: reflecting theological, philosophical or human/sociological ways of knowing.
Youngest pupils can explore the turban as a sign of belonging for some Sikhs and the value of sewa, selfless service. We look at the gurdwara as a local place of worship and more for the Sikh community, and learn about the Harimandir Sahib or Golden Temple at Amritsar.
Older pupils consider the three foundations or pillars of Sikhi: Nam Japna (remembering the name of Waheguru-God), kirat karna (earning an honest living) and vand chhakna (generosity and self-sacrifice). With our oldest pupils, we look at the first words in the Guru Granth Sahib and how they are understood and used.
This book includes stories from the Gurus, excellent pictures of gurdwaras to use with pupils and information from Sikh people themselves.
Select a topic to explore resources
- Exploring Sikh worldviews
- What matters to many Sikhs? Belonging, remembering, living, caring
- Which places are important to many Sikh people, and why?
- How do Sikh people show their beliefs through action?
- Why do many Sikh people recite the name of God?
- What does the Japji mean for Sikh people and what does it say about the nature of the divine?
- Sikh child character
- Welsh RVE curriculum – vol 5
Sikh Identity and Census Data
The British Sikh Report
- External2018 Report
- ExternalSummary of 2021 census
- External2023 Report
Classroom-Friendly Sikhism Resources
- ExternalBBC clip ‘What’s on Your Head?’ Episode: Turban
- ExternalBBC Bitesize: ‘How do Sikhs show care?’ (scroll down for Guru Nanak and the Boulder story)
- ExternalSikhNet: Guru Nanak and the Boulder
- ExternalGurdwara virtual tour (TrueTube): ‘Charlie and Blue go to a gurdwara’
- ExternalA BBC animation on kindness (BBC Bitesize: ‘How do Sikhs show care?’)
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Writing frame with illustrations:Guru Nanak and the boulderWriting frame with illustrations for Guru Nanak's story, encourages aging creative expression in RE. - Internal
What matters to many Sikhs? PPT (ERW5)PowerPoint on important values in Sikhism for primary students. - Internal
ERW5 Unit 2: What matters to many Sikhs?Explores core values like service, equality, and devotion that are significant to Sikhs.
Multimedia and Videos on Gurdwaras
- ExternalUK Gurdwara list
- External‘The Gurdwara’ – from My Life My Religion (BBC Teach)
- ExternalCharlie and Blue go to a Gurdwara (TrueTube)
- ExternalEight short films about Sikhs from Pennine Learning
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Which places are important to many Sikh people and why? PPT (ERW5)PowerPoint on important places in Sikhism and their cultural significance. - Internal
ERW5 Unit 3: Which places are important to many Sikh people?Highlights important sites in Sikh culture and their significance to community identity and devotion.
Sikh Aid and Community Action
- ExternalShort film on the work of Khalsa Aid (YouTube)
- ExternalBritish Sikh Report 2018
- ExternalKhalsa Aid website
- ExternalLangar Aid website
eResources – Worksheets
- External4.4 Vand chhakna and Sarbhat da Bhalla in action (This one needs to be looked at)
- External4.5 Warmth bag (worksheet)
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PowerPoint: How do Sikh people show their beliefs through action?
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How do Sikh people show their beliefs through action? PPT (ERW5)PowerPoint on Sikh values and actions that demonstrate their beliefs. - Internal
ERW5 Unit 4: How do Sikh people show their beliefs through action?Illustrates Sikh values in action through community service and compassionate practices.
Videos and Stories About Sikhism
- ExternalBBC Bitesize: Five Key Facts – Sikhism
- ExternalBBC My Life, My Religion: ‘What is Sikhism’
- ExternalReal people real faith (needs to be linked to ks2)
- ExternalThe wise man and the bowl of milk (SikhNet)
- ExternalInspiring RE: Sikhs (RE Today 2019)
eResources – Worksheets and Activities
- External5.4 Mool Mantar
- External5.5 Key vocabulary card sort activity
- External5.5 Answers: key vocabulary card sort (with correct order)
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- Internalnspiring RE Sikhs (RE Today 2019): downloadable sections for NATRE members
- Internal
Sikhs - Internal
Why do Sikh people recite the name of God? PPTExploring Religion & Worldviews vol 5: Exploring Sikh Worldviews – PowerPoint presentation ‘Why do Sikh people recite the name of God?’ to support Unit 5. - Internal
ERW5 Unit 5: Why do many Sikh people recite the name of God?Explores Sikh practice of Naam Simran, fostering mindfulness and divine connection.
Stories Related to the Japji and Sikh Teachings
eResource – Activity Sheet
- Internal6.4 Podcast planning sheet
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What does the Japji mean for Sikh people? PPT (ERW5)Understand the meaning and significance of the Japji for Sikh people, exploring its spiritual and ethical impact on daily Sikh life and worship. - Internal
ERW5 Unit 6: What does the Japji mean for Sikh people?Examines Japji Sahib ís role in Sikh devotion, reflecting its teachings and philosophy.
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Meet Arjan: a Sikh character from the primary booksUnderstanding Sikh values of equality and devotion through the story of Arjan, showing belief in action.
Welsh RVE curriculum – vol 5
Select a topic to explore resources
Exploring Sikh worldviewsWhat matters to many Sikhs? Belonging, remembering, living, caringWhich places are important to many Sikh people, and why?How do Sikh people show their beliefs through action?Why do many Sikh people recite the name of God?What does the Japji mean for Sikh people and what does it say about the nature of the divine?Sikh child characterWelsh RVE curriculum – vol 5
Sikh Identity and Census Data
The British Sikh Report
- External2018 Report
- ExternalSummary of 2021 census
- External2023 Report
Classroom-Friendly Sikhism Resources
- ExternalBBC clip ‘What’s on Your Head?’ Episode: Turban
- ExternalBBC Bitesize: ‘How do Sikhs show care?’ (scroll down for Guru Nanak and the Boulder story)
- ExternalSikhNet: Guru Nanak and the Boulder
- ExternalGurdwara virtual tour (TrueTube): ‘Charlie and Blue go to a gurdwara’
- ExternalA BBC animation on kindness (BBC Bitesize: ‘How do Sikhs show care?’)
Member Only Content
- Internal Writing frame with illustrations:Guru Nanak and the boulderWriting frame with illustrations for Guru Nanak's story, encourages aging creative expression in RE.
- Internal What matters to many Sikhs? PPT (ERW5)PowerPoint on important values in Sikhism for primary students.
- Internal ERW5 Unit 2: What matters to many Sikhs?Explores core values like service, equality, and devotion that are significant to Sikhs.
Multimedia and Videos on Gurdwaras
- ExternalUK Gurdwara list
- External‘The Gurdwara’ – from My Life My Religion (BBC Teach)
- ExternalCharlie and Blue go to a Gurdwara (TrueTube)
- ExternalEight short films about Sikhs from Pennine Learning
Member Only Content
- Internal Which places are important to many Sikh people and why? PPT (ERW5)PowerPoint on important places in Sikhism and their cultural significance.
- Internal ERW5 Unit 3: Which places are important to many Sikh people?Highlights important sites in Sikh culture and their significance to community identity and devotion.
Sikh Aid and Community Action
- ExternalShort film on the work of Khalsa Aid (YouTube)
- ExternalBritish Sikh Report 2018
- ExternalKhalsa Aid website
- ExternalLangar Aid website
eResources – Worksheets
- Internal4.4 Vand chhakna and Sarbhat da Bhalla in action (This one needs to be looked at)
- Internal4.5 Warmth bag (worksheet)
Member Only Content
PowerPoint: How do Sikh people show their beliefs through action?
- Internal How do Sikh people show their beliefs through action? PPT (ERW5)PowerPoint on Sikh values and actions that demonstrate their beliefs.
- Internal ERW5 Unit 4: How do Sikh people show their beliefs through action?Illustrates Sikh values in action through community service and compassionate practices.
Videos and Stories About Sikhism
- ExternalBBC Bitesize: Five Key Facts – Sikhism
- ExternalBBC My Life, My Religion: ‘What is Sikhism’
- InternalReal people real faith (needs to be linked to ks2)
- ExternalThe wise man and the bowl of milk (SikhNet)
- ExternalInspiring RE: Sikhs (RE Today 2019)
eResources – Worksheets and Activities
- Internal5.4 Mool Mantar
- Internal5.5 Key vocabulary card sort activity
- Internal5.5 Answers: key vocabulary card sort (with correct order)
Member Only Content
- Internalnspiring RE Sikhs (RE Today 2019): downloadable sections for NATRE members
- Internal
- Internal Why do Sikh people recite the name of God? PPTExploring Religion & Worldviews vol 5: Exploring Sikh Worldviews – PowerPoint presentation ‘Why do Sikh people recite the name of God?’ to support Unit 5.
- Internal ERW5 Unit 5: Why do many Sikh people recite the name of God?Explores Sikh practice of Naam Simran, fostering mindfulness and divine connection.
Stories Related to the Japji and Sikh Teachings
eResource – Activity Sheet
- Internal6.4 Podcast planning sheet
Member Only Content
- Internal What does the Japji mean for Sikh people? PPT (ERW5)Understand the meaning and significance of the Japji for Sikh people, exploring its spiritual and ethical impact on daily Sikh life and worship.
- Internal ERW5 Unit 6: What does the Japji mean for Sikh people?Examines Japji Sahib ís role in Sikh devotion, reflecting its teachings and philosophy.
Member Only Content
- Internal Meet Arjan: a Sikh character from the primary booksUnderstanding Sikh values of equality and devotion through the story of Arjan, showing belief in action.
