1. MR FEHRENBACH APRIL 2014 Year 7 Sikhism as a Living Religion

2. Learning Objectives Find out what we know already about Sikhism To consider the importance of the Guru Granth Sahib To understand why Sikhs treat this book as a human being To consider what impact it might have on everyday life of a Sikh teenager

3. What do I know about Sikhism already? Complete quick quiz with the help of your partner Add to this list of facts in your book

4. The Guru Granth Sahib Read page 14- 15 from text book Now answer “Things to do” Questions 1,2 and 3 in full sentences. Read the copy of the Mool Mantar then answer the following questions in full sentences: 1. What does Mool Mantar mean? 2. Why do you think it is often repeated as soon as a baby is born? 3. Why do you think it is important to all Sikhs throughout their lives? 4. List the key ideas it contains about God

5. Learning Outcomes I can develop religious vocabulary to describe and show understanding of sources, ideas and beliefs in Sikhism (AT1 L4) I can describe and show understanding of some teachings found within the Guru Granth Sahib (AT1 L4) I can explain my views about connections between the teachings of the Gurus and issues in todays world, suggesting what action a Sikh might take, and why, in response (AT1 L5)