Starter quiz
- Guru Nanak is considered the...
- first Sikh guru. ✓
- last Sikh guru.
- least important Sikh guru.
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- As a child, Guru Nanak loved asking big questions about ...
- health, wealth and happiness
- life, God and nature. ✓
- maths, space and technology
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- 'Guru' means ...
- 'thoughtful teacher'.
- 'caring teacher'.
- 'spiritual teacher'. ✓
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- Guru Nanak is considered a __________ by Sikhs.
- God
- spiritual guide ✓
- instruction-giver
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- For how long did Guru Nanak disappear before he began teaching people about God?
- 3 days ✓
- 5 days
- 7 days
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Exit quiz
- What are teachings?
- Something that gives you lots of homework
- Opinions shared for debate
- Advice that help someone understand how to live a better life ✓
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- What does the word 'Sikh' mean?
- 'teacher'
- 'learner' ✓
- 'leader'
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- Guru Nanak’s teachings are very important for Sikhs as they teach Sikhs how to live ...
- sensibly.
- excitedly.
- peacefully. ✓
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- Match the keywords to their definitions.
- equality⇔having equal opportunities and rights ✓
- respect⇔showing care and understanding for others ✓
- acceptance⇔welcoming and being okay with others as they are ✓
- The story of the Milk and the Jasmine Flower teaches Sikhs that there is always room in the world for more ...
- goodness and kindness. ✓
- wealth and power.
- anger and hate.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Guru Nanak taught that everyone, no matter their background, should be treated equally.
- The story of the Milk and the Jasmine Flower reminds Sikhs of the importance of welcoming and accepting others.
- He taught that good actions change the world.
- He emphasised the importance of love, peace and respect, encouraging people to live in harmony with others.
Common misconception
Pupils might think the story is only about the physical objects (milk and flowers).
A clear explanation of the symbols is important, as the symbols represent the attitudes, behaviours and spiritual lessons of the story (such as purity, kindness or spiritual values).
Keywords
Teachings - lessons or things that help you learn
Equality - having equal opportunities and rights
Respect - showing care and understanding for others
Acceptance - welcoming and being okay with others as they are
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