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Christian Studies The Creative Curriculum

Christian Studies The Creative Curriculum The aim of a creative base in the curriculum is to surprise, provoke and discomfort students ... with the splendour of God’s word and how He acts in the lives of ordinary people (as seen in both the OT and NT) Following are some of the “WOW!”

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Christian Studies The Creative Curriculum

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  1. Christian Studies The Creative Curriculum The aim of a creative base in the curriculum is to surprise, provoke and discomfort students ... with the splendour of God’s word and how He acts in the lives of ordinary people (as seen in both the OT and NT) Following are some of the “WOW!” moments from 2010 Note: the first 3 slides were included just for the AEC Conference

  2. For the AEC Conference only ... a little too surprising for my Year 7s! sethskim.com

  3. Photo by Michael Clancy The above picture is a powerful image which was taken in August 19th, 1999 during an open fetal surgery for spina bifida. The unborn baby was little over 5 months in the womb when the surgical procedure was performed. You will notice the small little hands that grasped for the surgeon’s hand. It is pretty breathtaking. This is not only another reminder of God’s miracle of life, but it also reinforces what King David said in Ps 139:13-16, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” sethskim.com

  4. For the AEC Conference only ... a little too surprising for my Year 7s! uhcg.org

  5. Year 7 Unit: Creation • Introduce content / model task with teacher-designed resources: Psalm 119, Psalm 139 • StudentP-Point project - the 7 days of Creation • Worksheets + QUIZ (Moodle)

  6. One slide from a teaching Power-Point Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.  3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. http://www.space.com/php/multimedia/imagedisplay/img_display.php?pic=031125_3_Superprom_02.jpg

  7. One slide from a teaching Power-Point Photographs taken during the Apollo missions provided images of Earth, which helped us to be more aware of the need to care for our planet. In 1972, from a distance of about 45,000 km, the crew of Apollo 17 took one of the most famous of these photographs. This original “Blue Marble” inspired later images of the Earth compiled from satellite data. http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=1133

  8. One slide from a teaching Power-Point From Psalm 139 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. http://www.grtl.org/prenataldev.asp

  9. Year 7 Unit: • Creation • After exploring the seven days of Creation, • students devised a Power-Point including images of the Creation plus a personal response • Example from a Year 7 student project: • the last section = a personal response to Creation • (an acrostic Power-Point Poem!) • (See next 9 slides)

  10. Created by God and God alone

  11. Rightfully his to claim

  12. Established by God in six days

  13. And on the seventh day He rested

  14. The Earth and heaven he created

  15. Intended to be how it is

  16. Only one could do such thing

  17. None but God in heaven

  18. Thank you God

  19. Year 7 Unit: Abraham • Introduce content, read Bible stories together • Studentproject – dramas/ monologues / Google Earth • How God has blessed me – choice of mode e.g. autobiography / picture book (with focus on God’s blessings) • Worksheets + QUIZ (Moodle) • Extension: Storybook for Junior School / board game / drama as negotiated

  20. Year 7 Unit: Jesus’ Journey to Jerusalem (Luke 9+) • Introduce content, read Bible stories together • Studentproject – dramas/ monologues / Google Earth • Worksheets + QUIZ (Moodle) • Extension: Response to artworks: choice of creative form

  21. Year 7 Project: My life’s journey ... so far! • Studentproject – a book with photographs and memories of their life so far – with extra anecdotes and affirmations written by parents, grandparents and friends. • IT support needed for formatting and publishing – perhaps using commercial companies such as Snapfish or Momento (a more expensive option)

  22. Year 7 Unit: Narnia • Introduce the work of C S Lewis • View the film Narnia • Worksheets, reflectionand creative activities • Extension: drama / posters ...as negotiated

  23. Year 8 Overview: Theme: Slaves or free? EXODUS (Moses) Free or a Purpose (Jesus frees and heals) Free to be me Film study: Slavery & Wilberforce • Supported by: • Worksheets + QUIZ (Moodle) • Creative projects and Extension activities

  24. Year 8 Christian Studies Invent a “gnat rap!” ... about the flies and the gnats that God sent to plague Egypt Write it, rehearse and be ready – to present it! • SAMPLE opening: • Well God sent Moses to tell Pharoah • “Let my people go!” • But Pharaoh, mean Pharaoh • Guess what he said • That mean old Pharaoh said “NO!” http://www.pestproductsonline.com/Graphics/Pest%20Pics/gnat.jpg http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/flies(7).jpg

  25. Year 9 Overview: Theme: Who rules? Rahab (and Jericho) King David The Kingdom of the Now and Not Yet Sneaking Suspicions • Supported by: • Worksheets + QUIZ (Moodle) • Creative projects and Extension activities

  26. Year 9 Unit: The Kingdom of the Now and Not Yet Creative activity: After exploring the Parable of the Sower (through interactive Power-Point lessons and reflections), students invented their own riddle / parable on the same concept (See next 6 slides)

  27. Granny Smith gave her 4 grandchildren each a necklace.

  28. The first granddaughter rejected the necklace completely and never wore it.

  29. The other granddaughter wore the necklace a couple of times but then forgot about it.

  30. The next granddaughter only wears the necklace occasionally, when she feels like it.

  31. The last Granddaughter always wore the necklace and knew it was special because It was from her beloved grandmother.

  32. The End

  33. Year 10 Overview: Theme: No Compromise! Daniel Paul & Ephesians Healthy relationships Understanding World Religions: Buddhism and Judaism • Supported by: • Worksheets + QUIZ (Moodle) • Creative projects and Extension activities • IT projects e.g. database for SC competencies

  34. Year 10 Unit: Paul & Ephesians • Supported by: • Full-colour workbook • Worksheets + QUIZ (Moodle) • Creative projects and Extension activities • 2 examples of a Year 10 Creative response to Ephesians and the concept of a new start • (See next 5 slides)

  35. A response from a Year 10 student to Ephesians ... and the concept of a new start Pain washes through and over Drowning in a sea of despair The hands clasp around your throat You gasp for air But none will come to satisfy The sea knows no other life Nothing of beauty and what you face It doesn’t see the light inside your eyes Slowly fading, a spark remains

  36. Nothing of beauty and what you face It doesn’t see the light inside your eyes Slowly fading, a spark remains But that is all that’s needed The fire catches It shall come alive again The water and fire Working as one

  37. Stumbling around the shore It picks you up and you float away It happens slowly But watch on For here is where it happens ********** She opens her eyes The water dribbles from her mouth Thrown overboard from the boat That hobbles raggedly out at sea

  38. This is her new life • The new start she has waited for • Nine months on that boat • And away they sail without her • Without her body. • This is her new start. Love146.org {The abolition of child sex slavery and exploitation. Nothing less.}

  39. Year 9-10-11 Project: “Note to self” • A document ... in which the student writes a PRIVATE letter to him/herself (to be kept safe by the school or parent until the student leaves Year 12. • This letter contains their reflections on ... • Their understanding of God and response to Him • Where they hope to be/do in 3-2-1 year’s time • Who has been a positive influence on them • How they hope to be a positive influence on others • What they would do to change the world

  40. Year 11Overview: Theme: No Regrets! The “I AM” statements of Jesus Marriage Forgiveness Understanding World Religions: Islam and Hinduism • Supported by: • Workshops • Visiting Speakers • Film studies /YouTube • Discussions

  41. Year 11 Unit: The “I AM” statements of Jesus (John’s gospel) • Explored through interactive Power-Point lessons, readings and activities. • Activity: Each student chooses one artwork (from 25) ... re the Woman at the well, answers a few probing questions, then presents to the class. (See next 3 slides)

  42. www.wayneforte.com/images2004

  43. http://www.charleswalkerhazzard.com/index.htm

  44. Sadao Watanabe, Japan. Asian Christian Art Association. http://eutychusfell.blogspot.com/2005/02/woman-at-well.html

  45. Year 12Overview: Theme: Leaving school ... living well! Ethical dilemmas Living as a Christian Responding to issues in Australia and the world • Supported by: • Workshops • Visiting Speakers • Film studies / YouTube • Discussions

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