Sikhism WALT: 1) To Investigate Sikhism. 2) Look at the special dress-code Sikhs have. WILF: Level 4: Can describe some aspects of Sikhism Level 5: Can explain some aspects of Sikhism Level 6: Can explain and evaluate the importance of the 5’s to Sikhs Level 7: Can Critically evaluate the dress code of Sikhs in today’s modern society

• Monotheist • Polytheist What do these words mean? • Monotheist • Polytheist Now work out: Are Sikhs MONOTHEIST or POLYTHEIST? In Greek - Mono means one. Poly means many. Theist is someone who believes. Monotheist means you believe in ONE God, e.g. Christianity & Islam. Polytheist means you believe in MANY Gods e.g. Hinduism. Sikhs are MONOTHEISTS

Guru Nanak (the founder of Sikhsm) said “All religions are different paths up the same mountain.” What does this show us about the belief of Sikhs and other religions?

Videos to learn about the origins of Sikhism.

The 5 most important things Sikhs do to please God Keep God in their heart & mind Be honest & hard working Treat everyone equally Share wealth with others Serve & help others TASK Write your own list of 5 important things you aim to live your life by. For example; Be honest Work hard Be a great friend, etc. QUESTIONS 1) Do you think this is a good list for someone to live their life by? 2) What do you think is the most important on the list?

Main Task – Roving Reporter You will now be given one of the 5 K’s to learn about. In groups of 5 – you will need to choose who are the: two news reporters who is the interviewer and who are the two witnesses (Sikhs). The news reporters will summarise the main purpose of one of the 5 K’s. The interviewer will interview (ask questions) two people who need to talk about their K in detail. Make sure you learn the information really well – you will be acting this out in front of others. So therefore – the responsibility of teaching and learning is on your own shoulders today!

Many Sikhs wear the 5 Ks. But what are they? 1. Kara 2. Kanga 3. Kachera 4. Kesh A Steel bracelet A wooden comb A pair of loose fitting & comfortable. Uncut hair 5.Kirpan Show the video at the end once all students have finished their report activity – the 5 K’s TASK ‘Roving Reporter’. In your groups, be prepared to teach the others one of the 5 K’s that you will be given to learn and to teach. What they mean in a nutshell! Kesh - uncut hair. Sikhs believe that hair is a gift from God, therefore it remains uncut. Kanga - a wooden comb. Not used for combing the hair but for keeping it in place under the turban. Kara - an iron bracelet. Serves as a reminder for Sikhs to follow the morals of their faith. Kachera - a specific style of cotton underwear. Reminds Sikhs of the Guru's message regarding self control and sexual purity. Kirpan - a strapped curved sword. Symbolises the safety of all and the carrier's personal duty and responsibility as a Sikh in the message of peace. Ceremonial sword

What is your opinion about the 5 K’s. Plenary What is your opinion about the 5 K’s. Are they a good way to lead your life? If you had to choose one of them to have in your own life – which one would you choose and why? Write into your books.