Submitted By: Mrs. Anjum Naqvi

Lesson PlanSubject: Social StudiesTopic: Religions in the Sub continent

Subject Specialist: Ms. Tara BukhariCoordinator: Ms. HaseenaDated: July 27th, 2011

Action plan

Sub: Social Studies Topic: Religions in the sub continent Grade: V Prepared By: Mrs. Anjum Naqvi

GOALS

Short term goals: To develop concept of religion. To make them understand that

different people believe in different religions.

To make them understand that all religions have the same goal that good things should be done and bad things should be avoided.

To tell them that there are different types of religions having concept of one God or many Gods.

To give them knowledge that different customs and rituals become part of a certain religion.

Long term goals To give them information about the

religions of the sub-continent. Students should understand and respect

the beliefs and religions of other people. They should develop a concept that goals

and objectives of all the religions are the same.

They should practice their own religion and respect the religion of their peers.

Blooms Taxonomy

The lesson plan is based on the six major levels of Bloom's Taxonomy:R

emembering

Understanding

Applying

Analyzing

Evaluating 

Creating

21st century’s Approaches

In 21st century classrooms, teachers typically spend

90 percent of their time facilitating learning and 10

percent of their time providing direct instruction.

The objective of this module is to practice strategies

for promoting different skills of listening and

speaking, giving directions, observing and

monitoring, questioning, encouraging and

intervening.

Methodology Discussion, demonstration, activities and

presentation to be done through multimedia.

Instructional Strategies Peer work Research Student centered

Challenges Multimedia might not be available. Students of different faith may be present in

class.Solutions Flip charts, blackboard, slide projectors may

be used. Concept of the respect for different religions

and beliefs in the society to be developed.

First day: Introduction and concept of religion HinduismSecond day: Sikhism Zoroastrianism 

Time Line

Third day: Buddhism JudaismFourth day: IslamFifth day: Activities

Time Line

Why should we teach Social Studies to children?

To develop social understanding and civic efficiency,

It provides coordinated, systematic study.

The primary purpose is to help people develop the

ability to make informed & reasoned decisions.

Social Studies are designed to promote civic

competence & it is integrative, incorporating many

fields of endeavors.

Contd..

Children should be able to use

knowledge about their community along

with other skills.

Religions in the Sub continent

Goals

By the end of the lesson the students

should be able to:

Understand the concept of religion

Will develop a concept that different

people believe and practice different

religions.

Will know that what different religions are

practiced in sub continent.

Will develop respect and harmony for

different religions.

Will know the basic teachings of Islam.

Goals

Pre-requisites:

Students will get familiar with basic concept of religion.

They understand that different people practice different religions .

All religions preach goodness, love and peace.

Teaching Aids:

Books, green board,

dusters, charts,

handouts, worksheets

and visual aids like

multimedia, diagrams,

pictures, computers,

and internet.

Requisites/linkage with previous topic/lecture

Students should have basic knowledge about the religions, and know that varied religions are practiced in sub continent.

Reference:

Lesson: Unit 5 History of South Asia from Arabs to the Europeans

“The World Around you” Social Studies Book 5 by Samba Editorial and publishing services

Methodology/ elementary explanation

Lecture, discussion, presentation, practice questions, identification, paste and play, group activities, worksheets etc

Religions of Indo Pak Sub continent

Introduction

Indo Pakistan subcontinent is the birth

place of four of the world’s major religions

namely Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and

Sikhism.  

Different religions reached sub continent

like Islam,

Christianity and Judaism in different era.

Throughout its history, religion has been

an important part of the local culture

The students will be told about what

religion is.

Major religions of the sub continent will be

discussed briefly today but the main focus

would be on “Islam”.

Other religions will be explained one by one

later.

Introduction

Religion Religion is derived from the

Latin word religio, which means only "reverence for God or the gods, careful pondering of divine things. 

All religions are based either on Monotheism “the belief in the existence of one God” or Polytheism “the belief of multiple deities .”

Major religions of subcontinent

Hinduism The religious beliefs and practices ofthe Indus valley people were similarto present day Hinduism. They had Strict caste system. They believe in Polytheism. Rig Veda is one of their four sacred books

which and struggle between good and evil. This is the oldest religion of the sub continent

which was spread by the Aryans.

Sikhism Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. He wanted to combine teachings of

Hinduism and Islam. Sikhism was the last major religion of the

sub continent. Sikhs worship in a Gurdwara.

Major religions of subcontinent

Zoroastrianism

Zarathustra was the founder. He was born in Kazakhstan

and later, moved to Iran.

When the people of Iran didn’t like his teachings, he

moved to Afghanistan where the King and Queen

converted to his religion and made it the official kingdom

of their country.

In 8th century AD, the Zoroasters fled to India in search of

religious freedom, where they came to be called as

“Parsees", which means Persian.

Christianity

Christianity was introduced in the sub continent by Saint Thomas in 52 AD.

The most famous Christian missionary, St.Francis Xavier, landed in Goa, the west coast of India in 1542.

Christianity spread in the sub continent when the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British arrived.

Prophet Christ is the founder of this religion.

Buddhism

Siddhartha Gautamas was the founder of Buddhism.

He was a prince who left his family and all the luxuries

of his life in search of enlightenment

He hated Hinduism and caste system.

He taught his beliefs to his disciples.

At the age of 35, he attained enlightenment and became

known as Buddha.

After his death, Buddhism continued till 232 AD.

They worship in Stupas.

Islam

Islam

• Muslim traders, many of them

who were Arabs, had been

travelling by sea to the Sub

continent for several hundred

years.

• Some settled here along the

west coast of India, married

local women, and started their

own families

• They were called as “Moblahs”

or sons in law by the local

people.

They introduced Islam in west and south of the sub continent.

Muslims invaders from the west also brought in Islam.

Islam was mainly spread in the sub continent by the peaceful Muslim missionaries.

Those were Sufi Saints who migrated from Afghanistan, Arabia , Central Asia and Iraq in 8th century.

Islam

There is no God except “ALLAH”. Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is his last Prophet. Muslims believes in the previous Prophets of

Allah and the books brought by them. The Five pillars of Islam are Kalma, Namaz, Roza,

Zakat, Hajj. Quran is the last and final book and message of

Allah. A Muslim struggle against the injustice and this

struggle is known as Jihad. This universe will ultimately be destroyed on

“Dooms day” (Qiyamat)

Beliefs in Islam

Level I

Religion Founder

Islam

Sikhism

Buddhism

Zoroastrianism

Reinforcement

Match the following   People

They Pray in

Muslims Stupas Buddhists

Mosques Sikhs Church Christians

Gurdwaras Hindus Temple

Level II

Religion Followers are called

Judaism

Zoroastrianism

Christianity

Islam

Sikhism

Hinduism

Level IIIWork Sheet no 1Fill in the blanks:-1. __________________ is home to people of many different

religions.2. All religions preach tolerance and __________ for other faiths.3. The __________civilization is one of the world’s earliest

civilization.4. Religious beliefs practices of the Indus valley people were

similar to present day______________.5. Aryans spoke _______________.6. Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of _______________.7. Buddha left his home in search of _______________________.8. __________________ was the last major religion to develop in sub

continent.9. Christianity was introduced in sub continent by ______________.10.Muslim traders, who were mostly Arabs, brought ___________ to

the sub continent.11.They were also called “Moblahs” or ___________ by the local

people.

Home WorkQ Give the answers in detail

Name the main religions of the sub continent

How was Islam spread in the sub continent?

Compare the teachings of Buddhism and

Hinduism

How was Islam spread in the subcontinent?

Level IV

Q Give short answers of the questions

Who was the founder of Sikhism?

What is Rig Veda?

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Who was Saint Francis Xavier?

Assessment

Assessment based on Bloom’s taxonomy to be taken.

Conclusion Sub continent is a home to people of

different religions including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism.

All religions preach tolerance and respect for other faiths.

Different religions have been originated and flourished in sub continent due to mutual tolerance and respect of their followers.