Context: This lesson was designed to be taught following a lesson on the origins and beliefs of Hinduism.

These two lessons were particularly important because students were going to take an open-note district assessment at the end of the week that asked them to compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism. This modified plan assumes an ideal environment where all students have equal access to technology.

Lesson Plan Origins of Buddhism

Name: Megan Cavitt Class/Subject: Sixth-grade World Cultures Date: November 29, 2010 Student Objectives/Student Outcomes: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism by comparing and contrasting the two religions to identify differences and similarities. Content Standards: 16.E.3b (W) Explain how expanded European and Asian contacts affected the environment of both continents, 1000 BCE - 1500 CE. Materials/Resources/Technology: - Online textbook (my.hrw.com) - Smartboard - Worksheets of the Buddhism Countdown (see below) - Voice recorders for students who have trouble taking written notes - Computers and the website Glogster (http://edu.glogster.com/) Teachers Goals: Students will achieve the objective stated above by using knowledge acquired during the lesson to complete a Buddhism Countdown stating the basic beliefs of Buddhism and create an advertisement on Glogster explaining the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism. Time

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Introduction of Lesson: Project the Buddhism Countdown onto the Smartboard and pass out the attached worksheets. Explain that Buddhism, much like Hinduism, originated in India and then spread to other regions. Tell students to watch for ways that Buddhism is both similar to and different from Hinduism. Lesson Instruction: Present a mini-lecture on the origins and teachings of Buddhism, pausing at appropriate points to fill out the Buddhism Countdown. Google Earth images of the Indian subcontinent can be used to give students a sense of where Buddhism began and where it spread. Be sure to point out what points of Hinduism Siddhartha disagreed with and which ones remained in his teaching. Students who have trouble taking written notes or who are worried they will not be able to read their handwriting on the day of the test may record the lecture with voice recorders. Lesson Instruction Continued: Students will use Glogster to create an advertisement enticing people to adopt Buddhism. The advertisement should explain 1) the basic beliefs of Buddhism, using the Buddhism Countdown notes, and 2) how Buddhism is different from its predecessor, Hinduism. The advertisement should be colorful and eye-catching; it should contain at least three pictures. Assessments/Checks for Understanding: Return to the question posed at the beginning of the lesson: How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar? How are they different? Have students provide a few examples to answer both questions. Closure/Wrap-Up/Review: Ensure that students have all the notes for their Buddhism Countdown. Remind students of the test at the end of the week and assure them that their notes will be useful on the test.

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Buddhism Countdown Eightfold Path 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Four Noble Truths 1. 2. 3. 4. Two Branches of Buddhism 1. 2.

Buddhism Countdown Eightfold Path 1. 2. Right intention 3. 4. 5. Right livelihood 6. 7. Right mindfulness 8. Four Noble Truths 1. 2. Desire causes suffering. 3. 4. Following the Eightfold Path frees you from suffering. Two Branches of Buddhism 1. - found mostly in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Recognizes only Gautama Buddha as the Buddha. 2. - found mostly in East Asia. Recognizes multiple Buddhas. Its beliefs and practices are influenced by other cultures.