Intended for the unit on Buddhism entitled, ‘Buddhism in the Modern World’, these learning mats provide a creative and engaging way of presenting information at KS3 and KS4.
Easily adaptable and editable to suit different GCSE specifications.
Topics Covered:
1. Schools of Buddhism
2. Tibetan Buddhism
3. Buddhist Meditation
4. Buddhist Art
5. Buddhist Festivals
6. Places of Pilgrimage
7. Inspirational Leaders
8. Buddhism in the UK
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as a A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Growth in Britain
2. History and Conversion
3. Chithurst Community
4. Samye Ling Community
5. Rokpa Charity
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Two different types of lessons included in resource, depending on your class. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition Task
- Worksheet
- Travel Guide (creative activity)
- Group research
- Group presentations
- Plenary
- Differentiation (where necessary)
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition Task
- Group Task
- Group Presentations
- Peer Assessment and Feedback
- Plenary
- Differentiation (where necessary)
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of Christian Beliefs and Teachings units. Lesson includes:
- Starter
- 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
- Definition Task
- Individual Research
- Exam-style question with exam technique
- Self/Peer Assessment
- Plenary
- Differentiation (where necessary)
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
8 Creative and visually engaging learning mats / revision sheets for Buddhism: Buddhist History and Beliefs. Learning Mats cover the entire topic:
1. Introduction to Buddhism (What is Buddhism?)
2. Early Life of Siddhartha Gautama
3. Four Sights
4. Path to Enlightenment
5. Four Noble Truths
6. Eightfold Path
7. The Sangha
8. The Spread of Buddhism
Files come as A4 documents (PDF) and A3 Word documents.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. The death of the Buddha
2. Emperor Ashoka
3. Buddhism Spreads
4. Pali Canon
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. The first Buddhists
2. The Three Jewels
3. The Five Precepts
4. The Sangha Today
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. The Eightfold Path
2. The Analogy of the Path
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Shamanism
2. Tibetan Book of the Dead
3. Tibetan Sangha
4. Chinese Occupation
5. Dalai Lama
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Theravada Buddhism
2. Mahayana Buddhism
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. The Dharma
2. The Four Noble Truths
3. The Analogy of the Doctor
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism: The Four Sights and Great Departure.
Includes:
1. Four Sights (story of)
2. The Great Departure
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Leaving the Palace
2. Asceticism
3. The Middle Way
4. Defeat of Mara
5. Symbolism of the Story
6. Three Stages of Enlightenment
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. The Queen's Dream
2. Siddhartha's Upbringing
3. Siddhartha and the Swan
4. Marriage and Life of Luxury
5. Siddhartha and the Ploughing Ceremony
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism: Introduction to Buddhism / What is Buddhism?
Includes:
1. How did Buddhism begin?
2. Is Buddha a god?
3. What do Buddhists believe?
4. How do we know about Buddha?
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Maha Ghosananda
2. Thich Nhat Hanh
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Lumbini
2. Bodh Gaya
3. Sarnath
4. Kusinara
5. Other
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Wesak
2. Vassa
3. Kathina
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Buddhism.
Includes:
1. Interpretations and Representations of the Buddha
2. Mandalas
3. Symbology
4. Making a Mandala
Download as an editable A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.