Why is there suffering? (Part 2)
Developing their understanding of suffering, children look at alternative ideas about suffering.
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Why is there suffering? (Part 2)
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 startedYou 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?
- To consider how people’s beliefs influence their response to suffering.
Lesson 2: What can cause suffering?
- To interpret the Buddhist concept of the Second Noble Truth using the story of Kisa Gotami.
Lesson 3: How do some people overcome suffering?
- To explore how the Four Noble Truths can help some Buddhists respond to suffering.
Lesson 4: How can Hukam help in difficult times?
- To recognise how the belief in Hukam can help some people in difficult times.
Lesson 5: Who is the best at helping?
- To discuss how some Shinto followers believe suffering can be prevented.
Lesson 6: How can beliefs affect our understanding of suffering?
- To recognise how responses to suffering vary using stories, beliefs and practices.
Key knowledge
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Unit resources
Vocabulary display – R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (Part 2)
A display version of the key vocabulary from the 'Why is there suffering? (Part 2)' unit.
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (Part 2)
Aimed at pupils, a double page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Why is there suffering? (Part…
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