KEY STAGE 2

THE CYCLIC PATH (a): Sanatana Dharma - The Eternal WayLearning Experiencesrelating to Areas 1 B 2Learning Experiencesrelating to AreasZ & 3* Learn about solar & lunar calendars and whichreligious festivals are based on them.• Be shown and talk about a visual representation ofLord Brahmaa from the navel of Lord Vishnu.• Retell the story in a collage.* Observe and explore the imagery of Shiva in thedance of life.* Look at 'mirror' images which result in different perceptions.• Look at pictures/film of our galaxy. Be dear about thedifference between world galaxy universe.' Listen to/express creatively "The Rhythm of Life"from 'Sweet Charity* by Cy Coleman & Dorothy Reid* Listen to excerpts from 'The Planets' by G. Hoist• Begin a vocabulary tree for the new words learnedin this unit of study,• Explore the imagery and beiiefs of the Christianhymn - "Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all Joy"Listen to the Hindu story of "The Blind Men & theElephant".Hear the story of "The Butterfly' by Hans Anderson.Talk about the message in the story.Reflect on the seasons and the symbolism associated withthorn, e.g. Spring hope, new life etc.Make a display of cycles in nature.Study/observe life cycles of plants/animals.Find out about the cycle of the food chain.Talk about the Interdependence of living things.Hear the story of 'Godfather Death' by the Brothers Grimm. .Talk about ils meaning.Look at pictures/models of the physical body - internaland external.Play the ancient Indian game of Moksha Cliitram (aform of 'Snakes & Ladders'.)© Manchester Cily Council• Create a modern version of the game with good & badactions relevant to the pupils' experiences.Suggest likely/appropriate consequences for the actions.3.81