introduction to buddhism

1. Lesson progression
Progress Good! Great! How did we do?
You can…
State some of the
fundamental beliefs of
Islam
You can …….
Explain how it’s
followers show their
belief
Compare this show of
belief to another religion
we have studied
You can......
Apply your learning to
an extended writing
piece
Apply your learning to
an extended writing
piece using examples
and comparisons
Time to give your partner some feedback. Swap
books with the person next to you or nearest to
you. Read through their work and give them a
strength and a target. Some possible suggestions
are below…
Strengths:
“Your answer is well explained” – only if you can read it
clearly and understand it
“You have included lots of detail” – only if they have lots of
facts about the five pillars and the other aspects
mentioned.
Targets:
“You must explain clearer / in more detail” – only if they
have said things but not said how or why
“Give examples in your work” – Only if they have made
general statements but not given any examples to support
their answer

2. Good Morning Year 7!
Today we are looking at Buddhism. Put the date and title in
your books…
Title: “Buddhism”
Date: 27/03/2014
Create a spider diagram about Buddhism, and add on anything
you know – don’t worry if it’s only a little!

3. Today you will
LEARN:
About the Buddhist religion and what it’s beliefs
And traditions consist of
Why ? Because Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the
World, and is followed by millions of people from lots
Of different countries!
Progress will be demonstrated by showing You can…
Use your knowledge
to evaluate as to
whether Buddhism
is a real religion
Give valid and
justified conclusions
for your opinion
You can…
State some facts about
Buddhism
You can…
Explain what these facts
mean to people who follow
Buddhism
Compare these ideas to
another religion we have
studied

4. Lesson progression
Progress Good! Great! Explorers!
You can…
State some facts about
Buddhism
You can…
Describe how they might
impact a Buddhist’s life
Compare these ideas to
another religion we have
studied
You can…
Use your knowledge to
evaluate as to whether
Buddhism is a real
religion
Give valid and justified
conclusions for your
opinion
On the paper in front of you, you have:
• A fact about Buddhism
• Five empty spaces
Your task is to…
Go around the room and talk to five different
people. They will teach you their fact, and you
must teach them yours. When you have five,
return back to your seat!
Extension…
Number the facts on your sheet in terms of
how interesting they are…
Then, when you have stuck it in your book,
tell me why!

5. Lesson progression
Progress Good! Great! Adding some legs…
You can…
State some facts about
Buddhism
You can…
Describe how they might
impact a Buddhist’s life
Compare these ideas to
another religion we have
studied
You can…
Use your knowledge to
evaluate as to whether
Buddhism is a real
religion
Give valid and justified
conclusions for your
opinion
Go back to your spider diagram now, and add
some of the facts we have talked about (that
aren’t on your sheet!).
And now the shoes!
Imagine you are a practicing Buddhist. How
would you react to the following?
1. You see some bullying happening outside
school
2. A homeless person asks you for money
3. You are feeling angry and frustrated because
you can’t think straight
For each one, explain WHY!

6. Lesson progression
Progress Good! Great! Similarities and Differences
You can…
State some facts about
Buddhism
You can…
Describe how they might
impact a Buddhist’s life
Compare these ideas to
another religion we have
studied
You can…
Use your knowledge to
evaluate as to whether
Buddhism is a real
religion
Give valid and justified
conclusions for your
opinion
In your book, draw a quick table like the one
below. Pick another religion (apart from
Buddhism!) and see if you can come up with
three similarities and three differences!
Buddhism Islam
Extension!
Use the table above to write out a quick
comparison in full sentences!

7. Lesson progression
Progress Good! Great!
You can…
State some facts about
Buddhism
You can…
Describe how they might
impact a Buddhist’s life
Compare these ideas to
another religion we have
studied
You can…
Use your knowledge to
evaluate as to whether
Buddhism is a real
religion
Give valid and justified
conclusions for your
opinion
Why is Buddhism a bit different?
All religions are different to one another, as all
believe in slightly different things (or in some
cases very different things!).
Some people have a hard time believing that
Buddhism is a religion, as it does not teach belief
in God, but nor does it teach that there is no God.
Task!
On your desk you have a cut-out of Pushy
Paul and his views on Buddhism. Use your
knowledge that you have learnt today to
write a response to him, explaining whether
you think Buddhism is a religion.
Remember to explain your views!