Teach Primary Issue 18.4

WEEK 1 Learning objective l To understand why Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage For this lesson, each child will need a copy of the Lesson 1 worksheets . Ask pupils where in the world they would love to go. Explain to them that for many Muslims across the world, the Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia is a bucket list destination. Facilitate a discussion around the concept of a pilgrimage. Ask the children if they can think of any other religious pilgrimages. See slides 3–5 for visual aids, further prompts and M E D I U M T E R M P L A N KS2 RE, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY Download your FREE resource sheets at tinyurl.com/tp-HajjMTP DOWNLOAD RESOURCES AT E very year, millions of Muslims from across the globe set forth toMakkah (also known as Mecca) to complete a fundamental pillar of their faith – the Hajj pilgrimage. Often referred to as ‘a journey of a lifetime’, the Hajj pilgrimage is considered to be the spiritual apex of aMuslim’s life. In this unit, pupils will investigate why the Hajj pilgrimage is so sacred toMuslims. Over the course of six lessons, the children will be presented with the opportunity to discuss the significance of pilgrimages, explore the history of Hajj and its rituals, and understand how the Hajj experience has changed over time. The unit will conclude with an analysis of two Hajj case studies. discussion points. Next, shade in Saudi Arabia on the map of the world. Label Makkah. Tell the children that they are going to watch a short film and then answer some questions. Play the ITV Hajj documentary ( tinyurl.com/tp-ITV- docu ) until 2 minutes and 45 seconds. Play it through again and then ask pupils to complete the set questions on the worksheet. Summarise for the children what you have learned so far: that the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia is a bucket list destination because the Hajj pilgrimage is the fifth and final pillar of Islam and is a journey that must be completed at least once in every Muslim’s lifetime if they are fit and able to travel. Ask talk partners to discuss why pilgrims go on a pilgrimage, and whether this is the same as a holiday. Assessment · Do pupils understand the concept of a pilgrimage? · Can pupils differentiate between a pilgrimage and holiday? · Can pupils identify some of the reasons why pilgrims perform pilgrimage? · Can pupils identify the reasons why Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage? WEEK 2 Learning objective l To demonstrate an awareness of the history of Hajj It’s time to trace the origins of Hajj. When did it all begin? Explain to pupils that the Hajj pilgrimage takes place annually during the month of Dhul Hijah which is the 12th and final month of the Hijri (Islamic) calendar. Explain the difference between the Hijri (based on a lunar year) and Gregorian calendar (based on a solar year). Tell the children that the origins of the Hajj pilgrimage can be traced back thousands of years. Narrate the story of the Prophet Ibrahim that is on the story narration worksheet . Ask the children to retell the story to you. A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME B I SMHA AFZAL 22 | www.teachwire.net