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Topic Title: Buddha Religion/s: Buddhism Key Stage: 3 Aspects of the Range Covered Origin and purpose of life Authority & Influence Natural world and living things Relationships & responsibilities Human Identity Journey of life Meaning &purpose of life Non material/ spiritual Knowledge & experience of non-material/ spiritual Belonging Religious Education: Scheme of Work for Secondary Schools Key Stage: 3 Learning objectives To explore the story of the life of the Buddha Title of Unit: The Buddha Key Questions Why is the Buddha important for Buddhists? Religion/s: Buddhism Suggested Learning Activities Card sorting activity. Arrange the story of the life of the Buddha into a sensible sequence. In what way is it a life-changing story? Resources Sorting cards - life of Buddha Quick off the draw activity. In groups of 4 each pupil reads a different resource telling the story of the Buddha’s life. By pooling information the groups then race to answer 10 questions in the quickest time. Quick off the draw – information sheets & questions Watch a video/DVD e.g. ‘The Little Buddha’ (edited to only include the scenes of the life of the Buddha, in particular the 4 sights). Formulate a series of questions that Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) would want to ask father on his return. Video / DVD – e.g. ‘The Little Buddha’ As the Buddha on his deathbed, write a letter to his wife & son Compile a fact-file of the life of the Buddha To explore the causes of suffering Freeze-frame – 5 events from the life of the Buddha What is suffering? Snowball activity to create a Venn diagram/table to explore the cause of suffering, under the What causes headings: human, natural & both. Begin in pairs, suffering? join others to make a group of 4, then discuss as a class. Group discussion of the 3 universal truths using Assessment Imagine you are the Buddha returning from your chariot ride. Write a short conversation with your father beginning: Father: What’s happened? You look dreadful Buddha: Why did you keep the truth from me? Cards on 3 universal To investigate Buddha’s remedy for suffering cards to stimulate discussion (truth on 1 side & question on reverse) Card 1: Anicca Think of some aspects of the world that appear permanent. How are they changing? (e.g. mountains, sea, rivers) Card 2: Anatta Give 5 examples of how you’ve changed in the last 7 years (e.g. appearance, favourite foods) Card 3: Dukkha Is the Buddha right? Is suffering caused by selfishness and craving? How can suffering Sorting activity. Recap previous learning on 4 be overcome? Noble Truths by placing them in order. Look at a diagram of the 8-fold path. Pupils to discuss in pairs what right speech/ action/ livelihood would mean to them. truths The Buddhist Experience p.12 This Is RE Book 3 p.62-63 - pictures of suffering Design a poster entitled ‘The Real Me’ to show the Buddhist idea that we are always changing. “Humans cause their own misery” Do you agree? Sorting Cards or use Interactive Whiteboard Diagram of 8 fold path Continuum line activity. Pupils place in order the 5 precepts into those that cause most suffering to those that cause least suffering. Explain how each one causes suffering & how this suffering can be avoided e.g. complete chart on bad habits and how to change This is RE Book 1 p.79 The Buddhist Experience p.48 Meditation activity. Metta bhavana meditation where pupils will contemplate loving-kindness being generated within themselves; given to friends, strangers, enemies and the whole world. This Is RE Book 1 p.81 Describe their experiences & draw how they picture the loving kindness To reflect on ways that suffering can be eased How can humans help to ease suffering? Spider diagram activity. Pupils to show 5 ways individuals/groups can ease the suffering of others. Is charity work important? ICT activity. Pupils to research websites of various charities e.g. Christian Aid, World Vision, “Money for Madagascar” charity (Swansea & W. Wales), Comic Relief etc. Produce a PowerPoint outlining 5 practical ways in which the charity eases suffering Key Words Anicca, anatta, dukkha, Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, Four noble truths,Eight fold path, suffering, Metta bhavana Promotional leaflet or T shirt for a charity working to reduce suffering