Remembrance lesson for secondary

Key stage

KS3; KS4

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Remembrance

Format

PPT (3mb), PDF (3mb)

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Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey

Overview

Examine how and why Christians remember war using the Grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey as case study. This lesson, designed to last for one hour, explores the symbolic significance of memorial alongside Bible passages relating to war and peace. It comes complete with separate KS3 and KS4 activities to consolidate understanding and encourage reflection.

Learning objectives

  • To understand what we remember at Remembrance time
  • To be able to explain how the Unknown Warrior buried in Westminster Abbey helps us remember
  • To discuss why we continue to remember
  • To think about who we might remember by the Grave of the Unknown Warrior today