KS2 Complete RE Unit: Buddhism - What are the key beliefs of Buddhists?

KS2 RE Unit: Buddhsim and the key beliefs

This religious education (RE) unit includes 5 lessons about Buddhism and the key beliefs. The unit is aimed at KS2 children.

The unit uses key questions, rather than learning objectives. This is fully resourced with a unit plan, knowledge organiser, Smart Notebooks and worksheets/activities. There are different challenges within the lessons, with additional support (such as sentence starters) for those who need it. Some lessons also include extension tasks.

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Lessons include:

1. What are some key Buddhist beliefs?
2. What did Buddha come to believe was the truth about the nature of life?
3. What sacred texts do Buddhists have and why are they regarded as important?
4. What teachings, rules or codes of conduct to Buddhists follow and how do these affect everyday life?
5. How and why is a Buddhist shrine used?

Resources included:

1. Unit plan
2. Knowledge organiser
3. 5 lessons (Smart Notebooks)
4. 5 worksheets/activities
5. 1 information/research sheet

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