Dharma: Ganesha's race around the world

Religious education

Rules to live by

The Ten Commandments

Jesus and good choices

Humanist choices: The Fox and the Stork

Reflecting on rules and choices

In this unit, pupils consider a philosophical question: 'do we need rules to live by?' They answer this through first examining how many Jews and Christians frame an answer through the Ten Commandments. They then explore how dharma offers another way of living. Finally they look at humanist ideas.

Choices: Do we need rules to live by?

What did Ganesha do in the race to show he was wise?

{{}} means thinking carefully and making good choices.

Hindus believe that compassion means {{}} for all living things.

Who gave the Ten Commandments to help people live well?

The Ten Commandments help people make {{}} choices.

Where do Jewish people keep the Torah scrolls that include the commandments?

The commandments teach people to {{}} others and live in peace.

Dharma: Ganesha's race around the world

Lesson outcome