Worship
1.1 Basic chants, ''mantras as per Buddhism
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- identify basic chants\the mantras of paying homage to the Buddha for spiritual nourishment
- describe the importance of Tisa rana (taking refuge in triple gem) for spiritual
- appreciate pancha sila (five precepts) for moral development
- How is recitation of chants/ mantras Important in Buddhist occasions?
- mention basic chants/mantras according to the Buddha faith
- discuss with peers how chanting these mantras helps one develop moral
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1.2 Buddhist Vihaar in Africa
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Buddhist Vihaar in Africa.
- Why is it important to visit a place of worship?
- _ What is the importance of the features found in a Buddhist temple?
- name practices and ceremonies held in a Buddhist Vihaar
- collect pictures of Buddhist Vihaar in Africa from magazines\newspapers/digital devices
- discuss with peers the different features of Buddhist Vihaar, create a montage using photos from the places of worship
- visit places of worship to witness activities carried out at different times
- use digital devices to locate the Buddhist Vihaar in Kenya, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching draw and colour the Buddhist Vihaar
- visit a Buddhist Vihaar to witness ceremonies, architecture and other important features _ Suzeested
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1.3 Sub-strand 30
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- classify the types of resources relevant in their life for harmon iOus living
- explain correct uses of various resources for better living
- demonstrate appropriate use of resources for sustai nab Ie devel opment
- develop a desire to use and manage prudently for
- uestio s How can we take care of resources In school and comm unity?
- Why is it important for an individual to take care of resources ?
- _ How is technology useful in resources prudently?
- name different types of resources, research and classify different types of commonly used resources, compare and adopt various strategies from other countries to manage resources, discuss with peers appropriate use of resources, plan for and share resources with the less fortunate in society , download and use time management applications from digital devices, Initiate campaign with peers to motivate peers to be punctual in all school activities
- create a hypothetical budget with priority items to be purchased within the available design posters indicating switching offthe electric appliances\turning off the taps after use at centres
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1.4 Sub-strand 33
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Sub-strand 33.
- Why are Asanas Important in Yoga?
- What is the importance o f P ranayam in life?
- a) b) c) describe the types of Pranayam and Asanas for familiarisation, practise Pranayam and Asanas for physical wellbeing, acknowledge the importance of Pranayam and Asanas for healthy living?
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