Assignments for Year Eight 

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Assignment 1
Church Tour

Assignment 2
Christian Worship

Assignment 3
Sikhism

Assignment 4
Muslim Worship

Assignment 5
"Birth Ceremonies"

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NOTICE

During School Closure this page will direct you to work that you need to do from March 31st.  If the closure lasts for more than one week there will be new work set each week.  Please complete the work in your exercise books or if necessary complete the work on the computer and then fix the work firmly in your books.

You will need to click on Assignment 4.

Good Luck and stay healthy

 

Introduction

This page will guide you to assignments and information which you will need for your Year 8 Religious Studies Course at South Island School.
 

If you want to find some information please click on the general information & links icon in the menu column.  This will take you to a whole series of websites and information which you can use.

If you want to know how this unit fits in with the whole Year 8 course please see the chart below
 

If you have a problem with this work or the website does not seem to be working or  you just need help please contact Mr. Radford on email mradford@netvigator.com

You can also read about Religion in Hong Kong in this site.  This might help you with knowing a little about local religion.  

YEAR 8 -  Specific Aims

1.   To discuss and deepen an understanding of the word "God" and the beliefs  religions have
      out God.

2.   To create an empathetic understanding of the worship of today's living religions and to  
      see how the
communities in Hong Kong worship.

3.   To encourage discussion of personal religious ideas, beliefs and practices

4.   To present religious beliefs and practices in a variety of ways both visual and written .

5.   To  view life cycle rituals through pupils eyes and those of various faiths.

6.   To develop responses both in discussion and in writing that empathize with the concept 
      of  religious commitment

YEAR 8 -  Scheme of topics

Autumn Term  Spring Term 

Summer Term  

Nature of religious beliefs Christian worship Rites of Passage
What does God mean? Islamic beliefs Birth, uniqueness
Hinduism beliefs in God Five Pillars and Salat Birth ceremonies
Bhakti and Puja  The Sikh community Initiation Ceremonies
Jewish worship and beliefs Sikh Worship Responsibility and Conflict
Covenant and Torah Field Trip - Worship Marriage and Fa mily
Christian Beliefs about God Symbol and Ritual  Death and related beliefs