What happens when we die? (Part 2)

Continuing to investigate concepts relating to death and exploring the concepts of reincarnation and karma.

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Teacher video: What happens when we die? (Part 2)

An overview video to support the teaching of this unit.

If needed, watch the video for What happens when we die? (Part 1) before teaching this unit.

Lessons

Lesson 1: If there is a soul, where does it go?

Lesson 2: What is samsara?

Lesson 3: How might someone reach moksha?

Lesson 4: How can people find comfort after death?

Lesson 5: What is nirvana?

Lesson 6: What does enlightenment look like?

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Optional lesson

Optional Easter lesson: What might the Easter story suggest about life after death?

  • To compare Jesus’ resurrection and beliefs about eternal life by exploring Bible passages.

Key skills

Disciplinary

  • Asking challenging questions and
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • The meaning of
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Key vocabulary

Dharmic

Eightfold Path

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Religion and worldviews

Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5: What happens when we die? (Part 2)

Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit 'What happens when we die? (Part 2).

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Vocabulary display – R&W Y5: What happens when we die? (Part 2)

A display version of the key vocabulary from the unit 'What happens when we die? (Part 2)'.

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