In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to who Siddhartha Gautama was, and learn how he became the Buddha. They also begin to discuss the ‘Middle Way’, and consider how these ideas can be applied to modern life.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Buddha;
-Watching a short video (hyperlinked) about the life of Siddhartha Gautama;
-Explaining the key events in his life, using a storyboard template;
-Discussing what is meant by the ‘Middle Way’, and how this helped Gautama to find enlightenment;
-Thinking about how they can apply the ideas of the ‘Middle Way’ to their own lives;
-Considering a deeper thinking extension question;
-Completing a plenary to assess their understanding.
This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, alongside an eye-catching worksheet.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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