Faith in higher power: Part 1

Teacher notes

We recommend teaching this pair of lessons **after** the lesson called "My Identity: Part 1' which introduces the whole storyworld series. The focus of this lesson is Lukas' storyworld, Heart of an Athlete - one of six storyworlds from Denmark which explore faith, religion and worldviews. **Lyfta core themes:** Community and Citizenship, Culture and Identity, Health and Wellbeing, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Coaching & Mentoring, Coping Methods, Courage & Self-Confidence, Empathy & Understanding Others, Growth Mindset, Healthy Living, Intercultural Competence, Self-Discipline & Self-Regulation. **SDGs:** 3. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2/3 RE The Becoming Me storyworld series includes a range of opportunities to meet children from different faith/worldview backgrounds which can link to your locally agreed SACRE syllabus. In this lesson, Lukas shares his Christian faith with us: we observe how his family practise Lutheran Christianity in a unique 'biker' church and we discover how Lukas believes in the power of prayer for healing his heart defect. KS2 PSHE 
H2. about the elements of a balanced, healthy lifestyle H3. about choices that support a healthy lifestyle, and recognise what might influence these H4. how to recognise that habits can have both positive and negative effects on a healthy lifestyle H5. about what good physical health means H7. how regular exercise benefits mental and physical health; recognise opportunities to be physically active and some of the risks associated with an inactive lifestyle H25. about personal identity; what contributes to who we are, including faith H27. to recognise their individuality and personal qualities R31. to recognise the importance of self-respect and how this can affect their thoughts and feelings about themselves R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common with others R33. to listen and respond respectfully to a wide range of people, including those whose traditions, beliefs and lifestyle are different to their own L6. about the different groups that make up their community; what living in a community means L7. to value the different contributions that people and groups make to the community L8. about diversity: what it means; the benefits of living in a diverse community; about valuing diversity within communities L9. about stereotypes; how they can negatively influence behaviours and attitudes towards others; strategies for challenging stereotypes. KS3 PSHE R3. about the similarities, differences and diversity among people of different race, culture, ability, sex, gender identity, age and sexual orientation H1. how we are all unique; that recognising and demonstrating personal strengths build self-confidence, self-esteem and good health and wellbeing H10. a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood, including physical activity H13. the importance of, and strategies for, maintaining a balance between school, work, leisure, exercise, and online activities H14. the benefits of physical activity and exercise for physical and mental health and wellbeing H16. to recognise and manage what influences choices about physical activity H19. the importance of taking increased responsibility for their own physical health. KS2 Citizenship - to reflect on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural issues, using imagination to understand other people's experiences - to appreciate the range of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the UK and elsewhere (Denmark) - to think about the lives of people living in other places and times, and people with different values and customs - that differences and similarities between people arise from a number of factors, including cultural, ethnic, racial and religious diversity.