What religions

do these
buildings belong
to?

Why are these buildings important?

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Lesson Objectives:

• To identify two Service

key parts of the
Gurdwara.

• To describe the
importance of
sewa in Sikhism. On the mindmap make a list of all the ways
• To explain how
religion might serve people or society.
Sikhs view the
Guru Granth What do religions actually do to
Sahib.
help?
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Seva (sometimes spelt sewa) means service. It
is one of the highest values in Sikhism and
Lesson
Sikhs should serve all people of different faiths
Objectives: and cultures.
To identify two
key parts of the
Gurdwara. You are now going to watch a video about sewa. Answer the
following questions:
To describe the
importance of 1. What is langar?
sewa in Sikhism.
2. Why do Sikh’s serve food?
To explain how
Sikhs view the
3. Who does this benefit?
Guru Granth
Sahib.
Stretch. Can you link this to another religion?
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What are these things?
What words would you use to describe them?
Are they important? Why?
Lesson
Objectives:

To identify two
key parts of the
Gurdwara.

To describe the
importance of
sewa in Sikhism.

To explain how
Sikhs view the
Guru Granth
Sahib.
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The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy book in
Sikhism. It should be treated like a human
Lesson
guru.
Objectives:

To identify two
key parts of the
Gurdwara.

To describe the You are going to watch a video about the Guru Granth
importance of
sewa in Sikhism.
Sahib.
To explain how
Sikhs view the You must take down 5 facts from the video.
Guru Granth
Sahib.
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The Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship.
There are two important parts: the worship
Lesson
room and the kitchen.
Objectives:

To identify two
key parts of the
Gurdwara. Imagine a new Gurdwara is opening in Peterborough.
To describe the You must write a news article explaining what the new
importance of
sewa in Sikhism.
place of worship is about.
To explain how
Sikhs view the Use the information sheets to help you.
Guru Granth
Sahib.
 Plenary

Lesson Objectives:

• To identify two key parts of the Gurdwara.

• To describe the importance of sewa in Sikhism.

• To explain how Sikhs view the Guru Granth Sahib.