Hajj – The Fifth Pillar of Islam: KS3 Ethics / Religious Education (RE) / Religious Studies (RS) Les

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Hajj – The Fifth Pillar of Islam: KS3 Ethics / Religious Education (RE) / Religious Studies (RS) Lesson (PowerPoint)

Overview:
This fully-resourced KS3 lesson explores the significance of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, and its role as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Students learn about the rituals of Hajj, its historical and spiritual importance, and how it helps Muslims demonstrate obedience, equality, and unity. The lesson also connects Hajj to the stories of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad.
What’s Included:

A 20-slide PowerPoint presentation with structured activities
DO NOW multiple choice starter quiz to activate prior knowledge
Comprehension tasks and vocabulary development around key terms like Hajj, Tawaf, Ihram, Wukuf, Ibrahim, Zamzam, and Id-ul-Adha
Contextual learning about the spiritual journey and its connection to Islamic history
Structured writing support using PEE (Point, Example, Explain)
A Blue Zone independent writing activity with success criteria, key words, and a challenge question
Model answer for review and improvement
Video quiz and discussion prompts to deepen understanding

Learning Objectives:

Understand the rituals and meaning of Hajj in Islam
Explore how Hajj promotes equality, obedience, and spiritual renewal
Reflect on the importance of pilgrimage in religious life
Develop extended writing skills through structured response tasks

Target Audience:

Key Stage 3 (KS3) students
Suitable for Year 7–9
Can be used as a standalone resource or part of a wider Ethics / Religious Education (RE) / Religious Studies (RS) curriculum