Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Consider different responses to suffering.
- Explore their own views and responses to suffering.
- Acknowledge that many Buddhists accept that suffering is a part of everybody’s lives.
- Define the words Hukam and Naam and explain how they can be helpful to some Sikhs.
- Share reasons why many Sikhs live good lives despite the belief that God has a plan for them.
- Explain some Shinto beliefs about kami.
- Rank ideas to show their personal responses.
- Consider how their learning has reflected or developed their own views about suffering.
In Lesson 1, the children begin adding to the Activity: Positivity pots. Keep these for future lessons in the unit.
Suggested prior learning
Why is there suffering? (Part 1)
Get startedTeacher video: Why is there suffering? (Part 2)
You may wish to watch the unit video for Why is there suffering? (Part 1) before teaching this unit.
Lessons
Lesson 1: What can suffering teach us about happiness?
Lesson 2: What can cause suffering?
Lesson 3: How do some people overcome suffering?
Lesson 4: How can Hukam help in difficult times?
Lesson 5: Who is the best at helping?
Lesson 6: How can beliefs affect our understanding of suffering?
Key skills
- Considering the
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Key knowledge
To know:
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Key vocabulary
Chardi Kala
dukkha
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Unit resources
Assessment – R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (Part 2)
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Unit vocabulary
Knowledge organiser
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Equipment list
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Knowledge and skills progression
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Knowledge and skills progression
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Assessment
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Mappingㅤ | Policy support
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language; Reading comprehension; Writing.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Mutual respect; Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.