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Which subject	Religion
What topic	Buddism
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Buddhism

Subject

Religion

Topic

Buddhism

Grade Level

Year 9

Age Group

Approximately 14-15 years old

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for Religious Education, focusing on understanding different faiths and beliefs.

Objectives

• To understand the key beliefs and practices of Buddhism.
• To explore the historical background and significance of Buddhism.
• To promote respect and understanding for different cultures and religions.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and PowerPoint presentation
• Handouts on Buddhism (key beliefs, symbols, and practices)
• Short video on the life of Siddhartha Gautama
• Sticky notes for reflection activity

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of Buddhism. Share objectives for the lesson. Highlight its importance in the world today.
2	Video Presentation	5 mins	Show a short video about the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his journey to enlightenment.
3	Class Discussion	10 mins	Facilitate a discussion on key beliefs of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Use guiding questions.
4	Group Activity	5 mins	Divide students into small groups (4 students each) to read handouts and discuss one aspect of Buddhism (beliefs, practices, or symbols).
5	Reflection Activity	3 mins	Ask students to write one thing they learned about Buddhism on a sticky note and place it on the board.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Assign students to write a short reflection on how understanding Buddhism can help promote tolerance and respect for different beliefs. Explain that homework will be checked without presentations.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions and participation during activities.
• Review the sticky notes to gauge understanding and insights.
• Check homework submissions for comprehension of the lesson objectives.

Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points discussed. Emphasize the relevance of learning about Buddhism in today's diverse society and encourage students to carry over their reflections in future discussions.

Additional Notes

• Consider using a quiz or game as a follow-up activity in the next lesson to reinforce learning.
• Be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of students regarding religious beliefs.

Lesson script