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KS3 Title of Unit: Sikhism: The Ten Gurus Key Theme: Inspirational People Key Concept: Guru Strands/ Fields of Enquiry AT1: Beliefs teachings and sources Practices and ways of life AT2: Identity and belonging Questions of meaning, purpose and truth Values and commitments AT1 : AT2 : Learning Outcomes: Be able to identify where Sikhism fits into history Be able to retell the story of Guru Nanak and say why it is important to Sikhs Be able to explain the concept of ‘Guru’ To name some of the Ten Gurus To talk with confidence about the role of Guru Gobind Singh To explain why the Guru Granth Sahib is important to Sikhs Expectations—Levels of Attainment—In line with locally Agreed Syllabus Nearly all can:- (LEVEL WORKING TOWARDS) Many can:- (LEVEL 1) Some children have progressed further and can:- (LEVEL 2) Skills Reflection Enquiry/ Investigation Empathy Communication/Expression Key Attitudes and Values Respect Open mindedness Opportunities for Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development Every Child Matters Being healthy Enjoy and achieve Making a positive contribution Staying safe Economic wellbeing Cross Curricular Links English Art Geography History Early Learning Goals / Prior Learning Social Cohesion Find out about local Sikhs Key Vocabulary Guru Nanak Guru Sikhsim Sikh Mardana Adi Granth Guru Granth Sahib Mool Mantra Japji Key Questions for Enquiry; Teaching Activities: How good is your English History? The image above is of King Edward IV who was on the throne from 1442 to 1483 It was the time of the Wars of the Roses. Now look at the chart below. It shows the dates of the world’s major religions and their founders. 2,085 BCE. Judaism-Abraham 1,500 BCE. Hinduism- no specific founder 560 BCE. Buddhism- Siddhartha Gautama Buddha 550 BCE. Taoism - Lao Tzu 599 BCE. Jainism- Mahavira 30 CE. Christianity – Jesus Christ 610 CE- Islam- Muhammad 1469 CE – Sikhism - The Birth of Guru Nanak The picture above shows Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion. In pairs write down 5 key facts that you know about Sikhism. Discuss these in your class. Many people think that religions go back many many centuries like Judaism and Christianity but Sikhism is relatively young. You will see that Guru Nanak was born during the reign of King Edward IV in England in 1469. Guru Nanak was born in a place called Talwandi near Lahore in the Punjab. As a young boy he was brought up as a Hindu but he was taught by a Muslim teacher called Mardana, a poet and musician. Nanak learned things from both faiths but he watched the constant arguments between the Hindus and Muslims and decided that this could not be right. God was everywhere. He was not in a religion, a place or a picture. At the age of nineteen Nanak married and went to work in a town called ‘ Sultanpur’ .One morning when he was 30 the story says he went to bathe in the river and did not return for three days. His friends and family were worried. They thought he had drowned. When he retuned three days later he said ‘There is neither Hindu nor Muslim so I shall follow God’s path. He said that he had been in the presence of God who did not distinguish between people by their sex, race or background, but that everyone was equal in the sight of God. God, he said, is the perfect Guru, the perfect teacher. The Gu – The darkness of ignorance and the Ru – The light of truth and spiritual knowledge. The Sat guru or true teacher and the Wake guru the wonderful Lord. Nanak began travelling and teaching and he gained many followers. He taught Sikhs that ‘there is one and only one God’; ‘Ik Onkaar’ who guides and protects them. He stressed the importance of doing good work and actions rather than merely carrying out rituals Sikhs believe that the way to lead a good life is to: keep God in heart and mind at all times live honestly and work hard treat everyone equally be generous to the less fortunate and serve others Although Nanak had two sons he felt that they lacked humility and were not spiritual enough to be holy men. Sikhs tell a story of how when Guru Nanak dropped a water jug into a muddy ditch his sons thought it beneath them to retrieve it for him. Instead, one of his disciples Lehna plunged his hand in and retrieved the jug. Nanak then named him as his successor but he changed his name to Angad, which means like an arm or leg. Nanak died in 1539. Legend says that his Hindu followers wanted to cremate him and his Muslim followers wanted to bury him but when they went to dispose of the body all that remained was the sheet covering him. Nanak was the first Sikh Guru but there were nine others that followed him: Guru Angard – 1504-1552 Guru Amar Das – 1479-1574 Guru Ram Das – 1534-1581 Guru Arjan – 1563-1606 Guru Har Gobind 1595-1646 Guru Har Rai 1630-1661 Guru Har Krishnan 1656-1664 Guru Teg Bahodur 1621-1675 Guru Gobind Singh 1661-1708 In 1708 Guru Gobind Singh made it clear that he would be the last human Guru. After his death the Adi Granth would become the spiritual Guru. Each of the Gurus had written down their teachings and these were now to be compiled together into one sacred book called the Guru Granth Sahib. The book would then become the last and final Guru. Think about your teacher. What happens if he/she is ill or out of the classroom? How does he/she ensure that you carry on your lessons and your learning. Just like your teachers, the Gurus had written down their guidance and instructions for all Sikhs to follow. The Guru Granth Sahib meant that there would be no other living Gurus, but instead Sikhs could look to their holy scriptures for guidance, so the holy book became the 'Guru' (teacher). Read the verse below. It is the opening verse of the Guru Granth Sahib and is called the Mool Mantra and is part of the thirty-eight verses of a hymn written by Guru Nanak called the Japji. There is one God Eternal Truth in His name Maker of all things He is without fear He is without hate He is immortal, without form He is beyond birth and death He is self- illuminated By the grace of the Guru, made known to men Watch the video clip below to find out more http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-sikh-holy-book-the-guru-granth-sahib/4825.html Assessment Opportunity Write the letter that Guru Gobind Singh might have written explaining why he will be the last human Guru and that the Guru Granth Sahib will become a living Guru for future generations. Resources http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/what-s-important-to-a-sikh/5944.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=miapIny8B3A