Exploring Identity Through Sikhi and the 5 Ks

In this lesson students will use the Khalsa Identity to understand and explore their own identity

 

Exploring Identity through Sikhi and the 5 Ks

Who are you? What makes you, you? What sets you apart from others?

Students first learn about and explore Sikhi and Sikh identity. Then, they turn to themselves and examine what makes them, them. From here, they create an identity poster that reflects on how their physical identity represents who they are.

Focus Questions/ Key Understandings

  • How can learning about Sikhi and the 5Ks help us explore our own identity?

  • How do cultural and religious symbols help one learn who they are?

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Exploring Identity Through Sikhi and the 5 Ks
(Lesson Plan)

Courses + Big Ideas

Various Grades/Courses

  • Understanding the diversity and complexity of cultural expressions in one culture enhances our understanding of other cultures (from Comparative Cultures 12)

  • Religion can powerfully shape social, political, legal, and environmental values (from Comparative World Religions 12)

  • Everyone has a unique story to share (from English Language Arts 1, 2)

  • In general, connections can be made when discussing identity in stories, poems or through art

First People’s Principles of Learning

  • Learning requires exploration of one‘s identity.

 
 

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