Guru Nanak's teachings on being honest and living a good life
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand Guru Nanak's teachings on being honest and living a good life.
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.
Teacher tip
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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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The story of the Rich Man and the Needle of Heaven teaches Sikhs to be ...
Q2.To help or give something to someone is to ...
Q3.A selfless service is called ...
Q4.A guru is a ...
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?
Q6.Guru Nanak's parents were ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.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?
Q3.Why did Guru Nanak accept Bhai Lalo’s meal?
Q4.Being honest means ...
Q5.What did Guru Nanak teach Sikhs through Bhai Lalo’s story?
Q6.Guru Nanak showed that what matters most is ...
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