wiltshire re starter stimulus starter ideas for the following key question from the 2011 agreed...
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Wiltshire RE Starter Stimulus
Starter ideas for the following key question from the 2011 Agreed Syllabus:
KS1.3 Why is God important for Muslims?
This resource aims to provide some stimulus texts and ideas to help children begin to address the above question.
It links to the following learning outcomes from p36 of the syllabus:Pupils can:• Identify some ways a Muslims might describe God• Choose some of the 99 names of Allah and say what they symbolise about
God• Respond sensitively to what matters to Muslims and what matters to them
Many of the slides have notes to give suggestions for use. Look at the slide show in Normal mode and look for the notes at the bottom of the page.
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BIG BOOKOF
BABY NAMES
What do these names mean?
Oliver… Olive tree
Alice…Of noble kind
Sophie…Wisdom
Aaron…Mountain of strength
What does your name mean?
God
Dieu
Gott
Theos
Allah
German
Greek
French
Arabic
English
Merciful All-peaceful Protector
Mighty King Creator
Maker Provider Judge
All-knowing Watchful Gentle
Forgiving Supreme With-holder
First Last Just
Hidden Exalted Generous
Patient Guide Afflicter
Light Wise
The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah
Merciful All-peaceful Protector
Mighty King Creator
Maker Provider Judge
All-knowing Watchful Gentle
Forgiving Supreme With-holder
First Last Just
Hidden Exalted Generous
Patient Guide Afflicter
Light Wise
The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah
Some ideas for using this resource:
1. ArtworkHave a look at some examples of Islamic art based on the 99 Beautiful Names. Hafeez Shaikh has designed some colourful pieces of art.http://www.arthafez.com/gallery.html Use these to inspire your children to produce their own artwork on the Names of God. They should be careful not to try and draw living forms in their artwork, but can use colour and patterns to express the meaning of the name. They could copy the Arabic script or try some decorative versions of the English. Those who are able might write a sentence to explain their artwork.
2. Meeting needsThe language on slides 6-13 is difficult. You might instead choose 8 names and ask children when a person might be pleased to have someone around who is patient / gentle / forgiving / creator / guide / all-knowing etc.If Muslims believe that God is all of these things to them, ask the children to talk about why God is important to Muslims. Try and get them to give concrete examples, linked with their ideas from the previous conversation. Record and gather their ideas together a class statement: “We think God is important for Muslims because…”