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 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: Arjan
- Welsh RVE curriculum – vol 5
External links
External links
- ExternalBBC clip: 'What's on your head?' - Turban
- ExternalGuru Nanak and the boulder animated retellings: BBC Bitesize (scroll down page for story)
- ExternalGuru Nanak and the boulder animated retellings: Sikhnet
- ExternalA BBC animation on kindness
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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.
External links
- ExternalOnline list of over 200 UK Gurdwaras by region. Get pupils to find and look at the websites of some near to your school.
- ExternalThe Gurdwara from 'My Life My Religion', BBC
- ExternalCharlie and Blue go to a Gurdwara - perfect for 4-7s
- ExternalSix little films on the Sikhs from Pennine Learning (scroll down to: Sikhi series)
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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.
External links
- ExternalShort film on the work of Khalsa Aid
- ExternalThe British Sikh Report
- ExternalKhalsa Aid website
- ExternalLangar Aid website
eResources
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Vand Chhakna and Sarbhat da Bhalla in action, worksheetWorksheet on Sikh principles of service. - Internal
Warmth bag, worksheetWorksheet on warmth and community in Sikhism.
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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.
External links
- ExternalBBC clips: 5 Key Facts - Sikhism
- ExternalBBC 'My Life, My Religion' - What is Sikhism?
- ExternalReal People, Real Faith: How special is your relationship with God?
- ExternalThe wise man and the bowl of milk from Resource 5.2 told on film
- ExternalInspiring RE series: Sikhs (RE Today)
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- Internalnspiring RE Sikhs (RE Today 2019): downloadable sections for NATRE members
- 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.
External links
- ExternalVersions of the story linking Guru Hargobind and the Japji competition: SikhNet
- ExternalVersions of the story linking Guru Hargobind and the Japji competition: Nihung Santhia
eResource
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Podcast planning sheetPodcast planning sheet for students, promoting organisation and creativity in religious themes.
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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.
PDF sheet with picture of Sikh boy, Arjan (does not appear in the book)
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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 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: ArjanWelsh RVE curriculum – vol 5
External links
External links
- ExternalBBC clip: 'What's on your head?' - Turban
- ExternalGuru Nanak and the boulder animated retellings: BBC Bitesize (scroll down page for story)
- ExternalGuru Nanak and the boulder animated retellings: Sikhnet
- ExternalA BBC animation on kindness
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.
External links
- ExternalOnline list of over 200 UK Gurdwaras by region. Get pupils to find and look at the websites of some near to your school.
- ExternalThe Gurdwara from 'My Life My Religion', BBC
- ExternalCharlie and Blue go to a Gurdwara - perfect for 4-7s
- ExternalSix little films on the Sikhs from Pennine Learning (scroll down to: Sikhi series)
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.
External links
- ExternalShort film on the work of Khalsa Aid
- ExternalThe British Sikh Report
- ExternalKhalsa Aid website
- ExternalLangar Aid website
eResources
- Internal Vand Chhakna and Sarbhat da Bhalla in action, worksheetWorksheet on Sikh principles of service.
- Internal Warmth bag, worksheetWorksheet on warmth and community in Sikhism.
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.
External links
- ExternalBBC clips: 5 Key Facts - Sikhism
- ExternalBBC 'My Life, My Religion' - What is Sikhism?
- ExternalReal People, Real Faith: How special is your relationship with God?
- ExternalThe wise man and the bowl of milk from Resource 5.2 told on film
- ExternalInspiring RE series: Sikhs (RE Today)
Member Only Content
- Internalnspiring RE Sikhs (RE Today 2019): downloadable sections for NATRE members
- 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.
External links
- ExternalVersions of the story linking Guru Hargobind and the Japji competition: SikhNet
- ExternalVersions of the story linking Guru Hargobind and the Japji competition: Nihung Santhia
eResource
- Internal Podcast planning sheetPodcast planning sheet for students, promoting organisation and creativity in religious themes.
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.
PDF sheet with picture of Sikh boy, Arjan (does not appear in the book)
- 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.
