Gr. 6 Week 4 – Religious Education – Part 1

Exploring the Influence of Major Religions on Indigenous Belief Systems in Jamaica and the Caribbean

Here’s a lesson plan for Grade six Religious Education focusing on the objective of evaluating the contribution made by major religions, African, and other traditional expressions to the development of indigenous belief systems in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Grade: 6

Duration: 60 minutes

Topic: Exploring the Influence of Major Religions on Indigenous Belief Systems in Jamaica and the Caribbean

Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• evaluate the contribution made by major religions, African, and other traditional expressions to the development of indigenous belief systems in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Teaching Resources/Materials:

Maps or visual aids showing the Caribbean region., Pictures and information about major religions and indigenous belief systems., Whiteboard and markers, Handouts or worksheets with questions.

Note: Ensure that the content presented is age-appropriate and sensitive to the diverse cultural backgrounds of the students in the class.

Relate Topic:

Exploring Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy Rites Across Religious Groups in Jamaica and the Caribbean