ICSE Class 6 History & Civics, Unit 3: Mahavira & Buddha - Great Preachers
From the CISCE curriculum. 7 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The theme on ‘Mahavira and Buddha” will enable children to understand and appreciate the teachings of Gautam Buddha and Mahavira. Use of interesting pedagogy can help them compare and find the similarities and dissimilarities between the two ideologies. It will also develop their understanding on the importance of Ahimsa and tolerance which will in turn help them become responsible citizens.
Your child should be able to
- discuss the social conditions that led to the rise of new religions ideology – Buddhism and Jainism
- explain the teachings and ideologies of the two great preachers
- compose and analyze the reasons that led to the spread and decline of Jainism and Buddhism
- critically analyze the importance of Ahimsa and tolerance in today’s society
Key concepts in this unit
- Concerns Social conditions for rise of Jainism and Buddhism.
- Vardhamana Mahavira Jainism Early life
- Teachings (Ahimsa, Caste system, Karma, Rebirth, Search for truth)
- Sub Sections of Jainism Gautama Buddha Buddhism
- Early life Teachings (Four Noble Truths, Eight- Fold Path, Ahimsa, Karma, Nirvana, Caste System)
- Sub Sections of Buddhism A comparative study between Jainism and Buddhism
- Spread and Decline.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.