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Black Tiger Academy Martial Arts Fitness Unit – Lesson 11

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.”—Lao Tzu. Black Tiger Academy’s martial arts lesson 11 of 20 has a written script to guide the class through an introductory meditation lesson. It's actually quite...
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The Cleverest Thief

For Teachers K
Students practice their reading comprehension while listening to a classic folktale from India.  In this cultural storytelling lesson, students read the book The Cleverest Thief and complete word identification worksheets based on the...
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Reading Comprehension Practice: Nonfiction Text

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils practice their reading comprehension. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read or listen to a nonfiction article about meditation. This lesson includes discussion questions and comprehension questions.
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Mandalas

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils explore meditation. For this relaxation and religious studies lesson, students identify reasons for meditation and practice relaxation. Pupils color a mandala, a richly colored design used as a focal point during Buddhist meditation.
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Buddhism-Nirvana Day: Meditation Article Planning Frame

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Buddhism belief worksheet, students plan a strategy for writing a descriptive essay about meditation. After filling in an idea for an opening sentence, 4 key points, and interesting ending, students will have created a plan for...
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Wrap Up

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders demonstrate methods of relaxation by participating and assisting each other in meditation. They demonstrate their ability to experiment with the elements of dramatic presentation by relying on group co-ordination of voice,...
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East Asian Study Seminar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and experience the culture of Zen Buddhism. They engage the practice of meditation by practicing themselves in a variety of contexts with different cultural readings.
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Minding Your Body

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the benefits of yoga and meditation by studying baseball players who incorporate them into their pre-season training. They investigate a variety of mind-body techniques and create a presentation for the class.