1. Signs and Symbols We are learning to ….
Know the difference between a sign and a symbol and understand the role of using symbols in religion.

2. B1 - Retell the stories reflected in different symbols.
So that I can …..
B1 - Retell the stories reflected in different symbols.
B2 - explain clearly how symbols show what religious people believe.
B3 - enquire how people express their beliefs through the use of symbols.

3. There is an old Chinese proverb which says
“When the finger points, only the fool looks at the finger.”
Signs and symbols are like pointing fingers;
you need to know what they are pointing to.

4. Are signs and symbols the same?
Signs give simple information or instructions.
Their meaning is often obvious.
What does this sign mean? ..…

7. Symbols are different to signs.
Symbols also involve feelings as well. A flag
stands for a country but people also feel strongly
about it and are loyal to their flag.
A sporting trophy symbolises victory…
A football scarf represents loyalty to a
team…
These are symbols as they stand for something
beyond what they are in themselves!

8. Sign or Symbol?

9. Remember Symbols stand for something beyond what
they are in themselves!
They can give you much more information than
a sign.
They can sometimes tell a story.

10. The meaning of symbols
B1 - Retell the stories reflected in different symbols.
B2 - explain clearly how symbols show what religious people believe.
In your groups study your symbol and discuss what it means.
Check your thoughts against your information card.
Choose one person to act as an envoy and take what you have learnt about your symbol to another group.

11. What does the academy symbol mean?
B3 - enquire how people express their beliefs through the use of symbols.

12. B1 - Retell the stories reflected in different symbols.
So that I can …..
B1 - Retell the stories reflected in different symbols.
B2 - explain clearly how symbols show what religious people believe.
B3 - enquire how people express their beliefs through the use of symbols.

13. Why do you think symbolism is
Big Question!
Why do you think symbolism is
important in religion?
B3 - enquire how people express their beliefs through the use of symbols.

14. Create a symbol that describes you.
Homework
Create a symbol that describes you.
Remember to keep it simple but make sure it contains some of the key things that explain who you are e.g. your favourite colour, food, animal, plant, hobby, sport etc.