Key Question: How and why do Hindus hold funerals? Do Now Task: ‘We should not mourn loved ones’. Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer. What does the class think? Thumbs up or down?

Karma, death and funeral rites Task: As a pair, read through the information provided on ‘Hindu beliefs about Atman and Karma’ and ‘Old age and Death ’. Complete all comprehension tasks attached to the information sheets. Challenge: Create a Venn Diagram to show the similarities and differences between Christian and Hindu beliefs about life after death. Include information on how funerals are conducted.

Has your opinion stayed the same? Plenary Do Now Task: ‘We should not mourn loved ones.’ Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer. Has your opinion stayed the same? Thumbs up or down?