Stories and Heroes
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212ENoble BeingsAnalyze the qualities of noble beings, evaluate which qualities to cultivate personally, and create strategies to incorporate these qualities into daily activities.
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209EClassic Buddhist Stories and ParablesAnalyze Buddhist stories and parables to extract wisdom for daily living, and differentiate between the forms and functions of history, story, myth, and legend.
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220EThe Life Stories of Buddhist HeroesAnalyze the biographical narratives of at least five Buddhist heroes from diverse cultural and historical contexts, evaluate how their activities demonstrate core Buddhist principles, and synthesize understanding by identifying specific qualities and actions that demonstrate their transformation from ordinary individuals to exemplars of wisdom and compassion.
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221AThe Life Story of the Buddha ShakyamuniExplore the Buddha’s story through songs, drawings, and movement activities that celebrate his birth, his kindness, and his teaching; create simple art projects depicting key moments; and share how different cultures remember and honor the Buddha today.
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221BThe Life Story of the Buddha ShakyamuniRetell the Buddha’s life story in chronological order from birth to enlightenment; identify the four sights and explain how they changed Siddhartha’s understanding; and connect key moments in his journey to lessons about courage, compassion, and wisdom.
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221CThe Life Story of the Buddha ShakyamuniResearch the historical Buddha’s life using multiple sources and timelines; analyze how his personal experiences shaped his teachings; and evaluate the universal themes in his journey that relate to contemporary challenges and personal growth.
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221DThe Life Story of the Buddha ShakyamuniAnalyze the Buddha’s life within the social, political, and religious context of ancient India; evaluate how his background as a prince influenced his later teachings; and assess the revolutionary nature of his message within the caste system of his time.
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221EThe Life Story of the Buddha ShakyamuniSequence and analyze the ten acts of Buddha’s life within their historical and geographical contexts; evaluate the universal themes in Buddha’s journey that relate to contemporary human experience; and synthesize understanding by examining how specific events in Buddha’s life demonstrate key Buddhist principles such as the four noble truths and the middle way.
