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AT2 Relate these themes to their own lives/current events in the news. Link to Christian values and make connections there different types of strength (physical, mental, spiritual)? How do we value our own and other’s strengths? community and their own feelings of belonging create a notice board showing examples of bravery and courage (past and present); Start with a single thread of cotton – how easy is it to break? Add another thread, then another, then another. The more threads – the stronger it is – the more weight it can take etc. Think about alone and together. AT1 To know about the massacre at Amritsar AT2 explore ‘Big Questions’ Should people always have the right to protest? When, if ever, is killing justified? Should people have the right to carry weapons (right to bear arms)? Do people have the right to self-defence? Children will have an understanding of the events at Amritsar in 1919 Will have some knowledge about British colonialism Will explore ‘Big Questions’ about killing and the value of life. One of the events that Sikhs remember at Baisakhi time is the massacre that took place in Amritsar, very near to the Golden Temple, in the year 1919. General Dyer (a British commander) became concerned about large numbers gathered together at a time of civil unrest. Matters got out of control, accounts vary a little but General Dyer ordered his men to open fire on the unarmed crowd and hundreds of people (men, women and children) were killed or wounded. At a time of world-wide concern for human rights and political and religious conflict, this is an area you could explore by for example asking the questions: Should people always have the right to protest? When, if ever, is killing justified? Should people have the right to carry weapons (right to bear arms)? Do people have the right to self-defence? Draw on Sikh belief about standing up for the rights of those in need? Does ‘standing up’ mean physically fighting or are there other ways? Give each group (mixed ability) a card with one of these ‘Big Questions’ to discuss. Share ideas with the class. Give question to each group and ask children to prepare a little drama to illustrate their opions on the Big Question. excerpt from the film ‘Ghandi’ showing the massacre – watch first to check suitable for all pupils. PG rating – need to check for parental permission to show the excerpt as part of RE lesson