Sikh values
We are learning to Appreciate what Sikhism teaches us about following God. Understand the effect this has on Sikh people’s lifestyles and values. Reflect on Sikh stories, sharing and symbols.
Success Criteria
Success Criteria By the end of the lesson, we will be able to: Talk sensitively about the values that can be found in Sikh stories and symbols. Identify a good reason to share. Recognise some Sikh symbols and retell a Sikh story. Make links between the ideas of being generous, being equal and being fair.
Important Vocabulary Word Meaning Vand chakna Sharing Sewa Selfless service Langar Free kitchen Sangat Togetherness (sense of community) Pangat Rows or lines Kirat karna Earning a living by honest means Hukam Acceptance of God’s will Values Personal beliefs (of the best way to live your life)
What values do Sikhs think are more important than money? Recap the values of: Vand chakna (sharing) Sewa (selfless service to others) Sewa is represented by the langar Sangat (togetherness) Pangat Equality
Three golden rules of Sikhism Sikhs remember the three golden rules: Nam Japna – to remember God Kirat karna – to earn one’s living by honest means and hard work Vand chakna – to share with others who are less fortunate
“When God is your reason to live, you will never a reason to quit.” Kirat karna Sikhs should work hard to earn a living by honest means to pay for basic needs such as food, clothing and housing. Sikhs must not beg, steal or exploit others to become rich. “When God is your reason to live, you will never a reason to quit.”
Hukam Hukam is a Gurmukhi word meaning command or order. Sikhs accept that everything that happens in the world is God’s will. Learning happens from mistakes Mercy comes from misery
Individual task Make a page of values, with two columns. On one side, write the words that Sikhs value. Underneath write your own personal values. One the other side of the page, write the opposites to these words. Words can be illustrated Y1 pupils to use words provided if you wish
Which side of your page of values will bring more happiness? Why? Sikh values Opposites My personal values Which side of your page of values will bring more happiness? Why?
We are learning to Appreciate what Sikhism teaches us about following God. Understand the effect this has on Sikh people’s lifestyles and values. Reflect on Sikh stories, sharing and symbols.
Success Criteria By the end of the lesson, we will be able to: Talk sensitively about the values that can be found in Sikh stories and symbols. Identify a good reason to share. Recognise some Sikh symbols and retell a Sikh story. Make links between the ideas of being generous, being equal and being fair.
Plenary What can be learned from the Sikhs? How does it relate to your own way of life? Draw an image related to Sikhism, and write about what it means to you. Provide some images to cut out for younger or less able pupils.