Buddhism for Key Stage 2
Scottish Levels C, D & E
7-11 years
Our most popular resource, with over 2000 copies sold, and designed for Agreed Syllabuses by teachers who are practising Buddhists, this video resource pack is ideal for the busy class teacher. It has proved indispensible in the classroom and its clear and interesting style makes it an invaluable resource for use with Special Needs pupils at secondary level.
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Four 20-minute programmes introduce the main Buddhist beliefs in a way that is stimulating, fun and relevant to children in the modern world. A 62-page comprehensive teacher's handbook (as pdf's on disc or available as a booklet for £15) contains essential background information, photocopiable activity sheets and suggestions for further activities.
Programme 1. The Buddha
- The holy site of Bodh Gaya
- The Four Sights
- The Buddha's Enlightenment
- A story from the the life of the Buddha: Kisa
Programme 2. The Dharma
- The holy site of Sarnath
- The Four Noble Truths
- An introduction to the Noble Eightfold path
- The Five Precepts
- A story from the life of the Buddha: Angulimala
Programme 3. The Sangha
- The holy site of Rajgir
- The early Sangha
- The origins of monastic life
- The routine of a boy monk in Ladakh
- Buddhism in the west
- Buddhist retreats
- A Jataka tale: The King's Elephant
Programme 4. Meditation & Worship
- Introduction to meditation
- The Five Hindrances
- The symbolism of the the shrine
- The purpose of worship
- The festival of Wesak
- A story from the life of the Buddha: Ajatasattu
62-page teacher's handbook (included on the disc) contains
background information, photocopiable worksheets, activity suggestions.
Highly Commended
Sandford St. Martin Trust Religious Education Awards 1997
I had no specialist knowledge of Buddhism at all. With the help of this package I was able to plan for and deliver the learning objectives for Buddhism in an effective and confident way. I was particularly impressed by the supporting material in the teacher's handbooks. This resource has proved invaluable.
Boothstown Methodist Primary School
The presentation is straightforward and clear, yet deals with some of the profound and complex issues raised throughout the study of Buddhism in ways generally suitable for the age group ... The support material is excellent. It is clear, easy to use and full of information and ideas to reinforce and extend issues raised through the videos.
CEM's Look Hear magazine