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Which subject	History
What topic	Buddha and 4 noble truths
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Buddha and the Four Noble Truths

Objectives

• Understand the life of Buddha and the origins of Buddhism.
• Learn about the Four Noble Truths and their significance in Buddhism.
• Reflect on how the Four Noble Truths relate to personal experiences.

Grade/Age Group

Grade 2 (Ages 7-8)

Subject

History

Materials

• Storybook about the life of Buddha
• Chart with the Four Noble Truths
• Art supplies (markers, papers, etc.)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for class activities

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Buddha	5	Brief storytelling about Buddha's life. Discuss key events in simple terms.
2	Introduction to Buddhism	5	Explain what Buddhism is and why it is important. Introduce basic concepts.
3	The Four Noble Truths	10	Introduce each of the Four Noble Truths using a chart. Explain with examples.
4	Class Discussion	5	Engage students in a discussion about how the Four Noble Truths might apply to them.
5	Art Activity	5	Have students draw their interpretation of one of the Four Noble Truths.
6	Conclusion & Homework	5	Summarize lesson points and assign homework to write a sentence about what they learned. Students submit written homework without presentation.

Assessment

• Observation during class discussion and art activity.
• Review of completed worksheets and sentences written for homework to assess understanding.

Homework

Write one sentence about your favorite of the Four Noble Truths or how you can apply it to your life. Submit on the following class without presentation.

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with standards for understanding cultural and historical contexts, including key historical figures and the impact of their teachings.

Lesson script