This free introductory lesson explores the fascinating sociological question: Has sport replaced traditional religion in the 21st century? It is designed as a high-engagement “hook” to start your RME, Philosophy, or Social Studies unit on the ethics of the sports industry.

What’s Included in this FREE lesson:

Dynamic Presentation: A sleek, editable PowerPoint comparing religious cathedrals to modern stadiums and “saints” to sporting icons.
Also offered as a PDF to allow for editing.

Structured lessons, with discussion questions built in, a literacy task and a choice of pupil tasks.

Critical thinking discussion prompts regarding the lesson that can be used as starters, plenary’s or discussions.

Direct links to Scottish CfE Benchmarks (RME 3-02b, 3-05a) and SDS Meta-skills (Sense-making, Critical Thinking).

This lesson is a way of getting disengaged pupils interested in RME by using a context they already love.

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