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Guru Nanak's teachings on being honest and living a good life
I can understand Guru Nanak's teachings on being honest and living a good life.
Lesson 4 of 6
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Guru Nanak's teachings on being honest and living a good life
I can understand Guru Nanak's teachings on being honest and living a good life.
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Key learning points
- Nanak's mission was to teach people to do good work, to pray and to live simply and in honesty.
- The story of Bhai Lalo teaches Sikhs to work hard and to live an honest and good life.
- Integrity was an important part of Nanak's teachings and is still a feature of Sikh life today.
Keywords
Integrity - the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
Truth - a fact or belief that is accepted as true
Honest - always telling the truth and doing the right thing, even it's hard
Common misconception
Sikhs only do things for themselves.
Many Sikhs work hard to help other people and to live an honest and good life.
Act out different events from the story of Bhai Lalo. Have some scenarios for children to discuss and take a decision being honest. Visit a Gurdwara to experience a langar.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.The story of the Rich Man and the Needle of Heaven teaches Sikhs to be ...
The story of the Rich Man and the Needle of Heaven teaches Sikhs to be ...
listen and speak softly
greedy and selfish
Q2.To help or give something to someone is to ...
To help or give something to someone is to ...
Q3.A selfless service is called ...
A selfless service is called ...
Q4.A guru is a ...
A guru is a ...
parent or carer
friend or relative
Q5.What is the item called that is round symbolising God's eternal presence and the idea that Sikhs should act with kindness all the time?
What is the item called that is round symbolising God's eternal presence and the idea that Sikhs should act with kindness all the time?
kara
kanga
Q6.Guru Nanak's parents were ...
Guru Nanak's parents were ...
Sikhs
Buddhist
Assessment exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the definitions.
Match the words to the definitions.
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
a fact or belief that is accepted as true
always telling the truth and doing the right thing, even if it's hard
Q2.What did Guru Nanak believe was one of the most important values in life?
What did Guru Nanak believe was one of the most important values in life?
caring for animals
kindness
Q3.Why did Guru Nanak accept Bhai Lalo’s meal?
Why did Guru Nanak accept Bhai Lalo’s meal?
because it was made with patience, kindness and care
because he was hungry
Q4.Being honest means ...
Being honest means ...
always agreeing with others
Q5.What did Guru Nanak teach Sikhs through Bhai Lalo’s story?
What did Guru Nanak teach Sikhs through Bhai Lalo’s story?
the importance of wealth, riches and appearance
the importance of happiness, patience and understanding
Q6.Guru Nanak showed that what matters most is ...
Guru Nanak showed that what matters most is ...
how rich or fancy something is
listening to others