Learning objective
- To explain how and why some Buddhists meditate.
Success criteria
- I can explain what meditation means
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make connections
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Cross-curricular links
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Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Pairs.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use pictures or audio recording devices to record their ideas on the Activity: Buddhist meditation; could re-watch the videos while working to remind them of the information covered; could use the class mind map to support their work; could use the Vocabulary: R&W – Y3/4 What makes us human? when completing the Activity: Buddhist meditation
Pupils working at greater depth
Should include examples of how Buddhist meditation may affect a person’s lifestyle; should use key vocabulary when answering questions as much as possible; should explain why many Buddhists choose to meditate despite it being challenging.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: stating the benefits and
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Vocabulary definitions
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Buddhist
A person who follows the teachings of Buddha.
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meditation
Focusing the mind, often for religious or spiritual reasons.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y3/4 (A): What makes us human?
Y3/4: Lesson 1: What is special about being human?
Y3/4: Lesson 2: What is a soul and do we all have one?
Y3/4: Lesson 3: What do some people think makes us human?
Y3/4: Lesson 4: What is spirituality?
Y3/4: Lesson 5: What do some Buddhists do to focus on their inner self?
Y3/4: Lesson 6: Does anyone know what makes us human?