Topic Description: In this lesson, students will be exposed to the Buddhist religion. The web quest will give students an introduction to the religion through short readings and videos.
Lesson Goals: Students will...
- describe the founding of Buddhism.
- identify the "Four Noble Truths".
- identify the main goal of Buddhism.
- describe the four conventional features of a Buddha statue.
Concept(s):
- Use of Google Docs to collaborate with a partner.
- Use of Khan Academy readings and videos.
- Who was the Buddha?
- What did the Buddha preach?
- How did Buddhism begin?
Collaboration using Google Docs:
1. Break students up into pairs (either assign pairs or allow them to choose partners).
2. Students will need access to the shared Google Doc (either through Google Classroom or through e-mail).
3. Once the Google Doc is accessed, students will click on the provided link to access the correct Khan Academy resource (created with the help of the Asian Art Museum).
4. Both students will answer the first question on the shared Google Doc, the remaining questions will be divided between the two partners.
Partner #1: #2, #4, #6, #8
Partner #2: #3, #5, #7, #9
5. When the worksheet is completed, partners will take turns explaining their findings to each other.
Lesson Goals: Students will...
- describe the founding of Buddhism.
- identify the "Four Noble Truths".
- identify the main goal of Buddhism.
- describe the four conventional features of a Buddha statue.
Concept(s):
- Use of Google Docs to collaborate with a partner.
- Use of Khan Academy readings and videos.
- Who was the Buddha?
- What did the Buddha preach?
- How did Buddhism begin?
Collaboration using Google Docs:
1. Break students up into pairs (either assign pairs or allow them to choose partners).
2. Students will need access to the shared Google Doc (either through Google Classroom or through e-mail).
3. Once the Google Doc is accessed, students will click on the provided link to access the correct Khan Academy resource (created with the help of the Asian Art Museum).
4. Both students will answer the first question on the shared Google Doc, the remaining questions will be divided between the two partners.
Partner #1: #2, #4, #6, #8
Partner #2: #3, #5, #7, #9
5. When the worksheet is completed, partners will take turns explaining their findings to each other.