Lesson Plan

Class: Year 12

Date: 26/10/15

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm (double

period)

Key Learning Area: Two unit

Studies of Religion - Islam

Lesson Topic: Exploring the practices of the Islamic pilgrimage Hajj and their significance

Recent Prior Learning/Experience

In the lesson before this students were recapped on their knowledge of the beliefs of Islam as they assessed the importance of
sacred text in the lives of Islamic adherents. This knowledge would have been taught to all students in their preliminary year. In
order for this lesson to work the teacher must have already taught students about Islamic sacred texts.
Through studying Islamic sacred person/peoples and ethics students have developed the skills needed to understand how the
Qurn and Hadith play an important role in the life of adherents.
Syllabus Outcome(s):
H2 - describes and analyses the
influence of religion and belief
systems on individuals and society.
H5 - evaluates the influence of
religious traditions in the life of
adherents
H8 - Applies appropriate
terminology and concepts related to
religion and belief systems

Indicators of Learning for this lesson:

By the end of this lesson, the students will:
Identify components and the relationship between
the influence of religion and belief systems on
individuals and society.
Apply appropriate terminology and concepts
related to Islam.
Describe the significant practice of Hajj
Show by example how the beliefs of Islam are
expressed through Hajj

Assessment:
Informal assessment - teacher will
observe students through group work
to ensure that they are understanding
the content being taught.
Teachers should observe which
students are being active members of
the group.
Ensure that students are quoting from
Islamic sacred text in order to make
their points valid.

Any safety issues to be

considered: N/A

Resources:
laptop and projector (to play youtube video)
Butchers paper, textures and markers (for students to write up their presentation notes)
A4 paper
Teachers must plan ahead for this lesson in order to ensure all resources are present.

LESSON SEQUENCE
Lesson Content / Indicators of
Learning (What is Taught):

Timing
(mins)

Note key skills, concepts and

values in each section. Link to
your Indicators of Learning.

Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences:

(How it is taught)

Resources and
Organisation:

Write detailed steps showing what the teacher (T)

will do and what students (Ss) will do.

INTRODUCTION
10:00 10:30
(30min)

DEVELOPMENT

T instructs students to enter the room and take

out their pencil cases, laptops, textbooks,
exercise books and student diaries.
T after greeting the students and role taking, will
lead the students in prayer.
T explains what this lesson will entail and her
expectations of the students.
Ss will watch a 15 minute documentary on the
steps of Hajj, writing down at least five interesting
points.

https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=q7q_LcqbvKI - A short
documentary that explores
the steps of Hajj. It is
important that the video is set
up before class if possible to
avoid any technological
difficulties.

By researching Hajj and having to

add in Islamic beliefs and sources
from the Qurn and Hadith
students will be able to show by
example how the beliefs of Islam
are expressed through Hajj.
In doing this students are achieving
the outcomes of the syllabus as
well as combining a plethora of
different aspects in order to gain a
better understanding of the topic as
a whole.
Through research and
understanding students will be able
to identify components and the
relationship between the influence
of religion and belief systems on
individuals and society.
By the time students have
presented they will be able to
describe the significant practice of
Hajj

10:30 11:15
(45min)

11:15 11:35
(20min)

T will create nine groups each with three

students. The teacher will then allocate them
each a practice of Hajj.
Understanding the benefits of group will ensure
this task is effective. Students experience
different roles, they work with a team, active
learning, build social skills,etc
Ss are to research as a group the significance of
their Hajj practice. Students are to incorporate the
Qurn or Hadith as well as one Islamic belief.
In the lesson prior to this students were recapped
on their preliminary knowledge of the beliefs of
Islam.
Ss in their groups are to write down key points on
a piece of butcher's paper so that they are able to
present to the class their findings.
Students are able to use their laptops, class
notes, knowledge learnt from the youtube clip
and textbooks in order to gain information.
Teacher must remind students that the noise level
is to be kept at a minimum whilst they work.
Consequences will be handed out if students are
using their laptops for purposes other than
research.

T after the 45 minutes allocated for research the

teacher will ask students to present their practice
and its significance.
T should encourage students to ask one another
questions. This is a student - centered and peer -

Teacher should have

butcher's paper (or an
equivalent for students to
draw up their posters) along
with markers or texters for
students to use.

centered learning approach. Students can direct

their own learning in regards to the questions
they ask and the research they find. However, it
is also a peer centered learning lesson as
students learn from their peers.
Ss after presenting will stick their butchers paper
to the wall in such a way that represents a
consequence chart this way one can see in what
order the practices are performed.
By being placed into the classroom this will
always be available for revision.
CLOSURE
At the closure of this lesson
students would have learnt
numerous new terminology through
their last activity of creating a
vocabulary page students will be
able to apply appropriate
terminology and concepts related
to Islam.

11:35 11:50
(15 min)

T will request that students create a list of words

they did not know the definition of in regards to
todays lesson.
Ss are to look up the definition of these words
using their textbooks and their laptops. If this list
isn't finished before the bell students are to
complete the task for homework.
T next lesson will collect Students mini
vocabulary list and combined all the words onto
one sheet. It will be handed back to students so
that they have a vocabulary list on Hajj terms
available for revision.

11:5012:00

T will ask if the students have any questions

about todays lesson, the homework or about Hajj

Teacher should bring in spare

A4 paper for students to write
their mini vocabulary words
on in order for them to be
collected next lesson.

(10 min)

in general. - It is of extreme importance that

teachers ask questions and encouraged students
to ask questions. This will ensure everyone is on
the same page.
T will instruct students to pack away their
belongings, return all texters and markers, push
their chair in and wait behind their desk.
T will dismiss the class on the bell.