Lesson 1: Story of Ulambana

Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Ulambana handouts, markers Introduction: Introduce Ulambana as a Buddhist festival and explain its significance. Development: Read the story of Ulambana to the class and discuss its roots and history. Conclusion: Ask students to reflect on the story and discuss what they learned. Assessment: Have students draw a picture depicting the story of Ulambana.

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions

Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Symbol cards, construction paper, glue Introduction: Show pictures of Ulambana symbols and explain their meanings. Development: Have students create a collage of Ulambana symbols and discuss their significance. Conclusion: Display the collages and have students explain their choices. Assessment: Assess student participation and understanding during discussions.

Lesson 3: Connecting to Daily Life
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Worksheet on connecting Ulambana to daily life Introduction: Discuss how Ulambana values can be applied in everyday life. Development: Have students complete the worksheet by connecting Ulambana to their experiences. Conclusion: Share some of the responses and discuss as a class. Assessment: Review completed worksheets for thoughtful responses.

Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Introduce key concepts of Ulambana celebrated in Buddhism. Development: Divide students into groups and have them discuss and illustrate one concept. Conclusion: Present group illustrations and discuss the concepts as a class. Assessment: Evaluate group participation and understanding of concepts.

Lesson 5: Art and Craft - Lantern Making
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, scissors, glue, markers, tea lights Introduction: Explain the tradition of lanterns in Ulambana. Development: Guide students in making their own lanterns and decorate them. Conclusion: Have a mini lantern parade around the classroom. Assessment: Assess creativity and craftsmanship of student lanterns.

Lesson 6: Culminating Activity - Ulambana Celebration
Time Allocation: 90 minutes Resources Needed: Food items for offering, music Introduction: Explain the tradition of making offerings during Ulambana. Development: Have students prepare and present their own offerings. Conclusion: Organize a mock Ulambana celebration with music and sharing of offerings. Assessment: Assess student participation and understanding of the culminating activity.