RE Unit Planning - Buddhism KS2

**RE Unit Planning for KS2- Buddhism **

Children will learn how Buddhists live and celebrate important occasions in their faith. They will explore the Buddhist community and learn about how Buddhists live. Symbolism is an important aspect of Buddhism; therefore children will learn the major symbols of this tradition, while exploring the importance of symbolism in other faiths.

Below are the lesson outcomes covered in this unit planning:

• To learn about the life of Buddha
• Investigate the significance of Vesak and explore ways Buddhists celebrate it
• To investigate how Buddhists live their faith
• To hear and discuss Buddhists stories that have a moral message
• To explore how Theravadin Buddhists express their faith
• To explore the concept of community in the Buddhist tradition and beyond
• To develop an understanding of the symbolism involved in Buddhism

There are 7 sessions in total but some sessions could be split over two lessons.