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Vanessa Collova
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PLANNING OVERVIEW TERM
Year 3 Water of Life Baptism God creates our human life and it is
precious. Human beings grow and
change and our soul lives forever.
Overview explanation of the content of the unit and how it explores the Salvation Topic and development of the Human Person
Human life is a great gift, which God gives to every person when God creates their souls. In this unit, the children wonder at the gift of the human soul
and realise that a persons soul, once created, never dies. Jesus teaches of a greater life of unimaginable happiness that people will
experience with God after they die, which is called heaven. The unit explores how sometimes it is hard for people to love and do good as
Jesus taught, and live the life of friendship with God that leads to heaven. Children will learn that the sacrament of Baptism was given to
them by Jesus to help them over come these difficulties. With the help of God, who lives in each person, in a special way through Baptism ,
they can grow in love and goodness and become closer to God. The unit goes on to explore how through Baptism people become members
of Gods family. Students will be encouraged to continue to wonder at how they can live in ways that will draw them closer always to God.
A1.1 - Illustrates ways in A1.2 - Identifies that human A1.4- Expresses that A2.1 - States wonder A3.1 - Celebrates that Formative
1 which human beings grow beings die. human life is precious to questions about human life God lives forever. assessment
and change. A1.3 - Represents that the God. from anecdotal
soul lives forever. Students create a collage Discuss that God has notes,
Students collect photos of Students listen to the of what human life means always been alive and checklists and
themselves over various Students read the book sounds of their body. to them. Students come up will live forever. His poem.
stages of their life and Lifetimes by Bryan Mellonie Students wonder about with their own wonder purpose is to help us The iMovie will
create an iMovie where they and Robert R. Ingpen. human life and add to a thoughts about the gift of spread love, joy, peace, create part of a
explain how they have Students talk about the wonder wall. Students human life and use the kindness and faith. summative
grown and changed. word forever, and create a create a cartoon strip ones from previous lessons Write a poem to assessment for
word wall with words and about God creating their to write on a question mark celebrate and thank the unit.
emotions they associate with soul. shape and attach it to the God for their lives, add
the word forever. collage. it to the iMovie. Allow
students to continue to
add to the wonder wall
B1.1 - Discusses the B2.1 Explains how Jesus is B2.1 (Continued) B2.2 - Expresses that B2.2 (Continued) Formative
2 elements of the Christian available in his Church through Baptism God assessment
teachings about death. today. Students create a series of draws people into the In small groups from anecdotal
text messages from a Church, which helps them students brainstorm on notes,
Review wonder questions Students look at Matthew person with a dilemma to live like Jesus. a graffiti wall (each checklists,
from the previous week. 18:20. They brainstorm who is seeking help from using different coloured graffiti wall &
Read the book Waldo Tell times members of the Jesus. The activity is to be Students listen to Godly markers) times they drawing of
Me About Dying by Hans Church gather. linked to the idea that the Play about the Baptism of have been helped by heaven.
Wilhelm. In small groups, Church helps us to create Jesus. Students show their others. Students think Understanding
students share their this connection and is a understanding of the bible of ways the class can of Baptism
understanding of heaven. place we can get help and story through art. support a charity. activity will
They then express through guidance. create part of a
drawing. summative
assessment for
the unit.
C1.1 Discuss how living C1.2 Identifies that Baptism C2.1 -Represents that C3.1 - Identifies ways C4.1 - Reviews and Formative:
3 things gather around water. makes a person a member Jesus followers pray to the people can keep the Fifth expresses the main anecdotal
of the Church community. Saints at a celebration of Commandment by caring ideas of the unit. notes,
Read the book, Greetings C1.3 States that Baptism is Baptism . for their health and the checklists and
from Sandy Beach by Bob the first sacrament. C2.2 -Relates stories from health of others. In small groups, rain drop work
Graham. the life of Mary. students create a mind sample.
Students do a Stand up, Students listen to a Godly C2.3 -Explores that Jesus Students research how map on popplet about Research on a
Hands up, Pair up, to start Play about the sacrament of made Mary the Mother of their saint helped others. what they have learnt saint and the
conversations about times Baptism . They learn the his Church. Students look at how they during this unit. What a Bright
where they shared water different signs and symbols Students listen to Godly can care for the health of Students complete Idea
with other people. used during Baptism as well play The Birth of Jesus themselves, and practical worksheet What a worksheet will
Students paper collage a as why they are used. Foretold. They talk about ways they can help the Bright Idea and create part of a
rain drop and write on it, a They wonder at who how Mary might have felt health of others. answer the questions: summative
special moment they have Baptism is for. to be told such news and Using the list of Charities - When I think about assessment for
shared with others around that she showed much brainstormed in lesson heaven I think the unit.
water. courage. B2.2, students identify about
Students talk about how which ones help care for - When I think about
there are many other the health of others. Jesuss Baptism I
important people in the Students brainstorm things think about
Catholic faith and these they can donate. (I.e. - When I think about
include Saints. toiletries to be donated to church I think about
Students choose a saint to a women shelter) - When I think about
research with guided caring for others I
questions provided by think about
teacher.
LESSON PLAN ONE A - Wondering at the Creator
One of the signs of human life is growth and change. People start A1 Wondering at the gift of human life
life as babies and then grow through infancy to become children. - A1.1 Illustrates ways in which human beings grow and change.
Gradually they will become adults, like their parents and then older
adults, like their grandparents. Lesson Objectives
- Students will be able to verbalise at least three distinguishing features of growth
and change from baby, to toddler, to now.
Introduction
Gather students on the mat
Introduce the topic of the lesson and wonder what it means to be alive.
2:40 - 2:45 Today, we will be talking about how human beings grow and change. What does it mean to be
(5 mins)
alive? How do we know we are alive? It means that we can move, breathe, speak and do many other
things we enjoy.
We can tell that we are alive in other ways too. We can feel our pulses, our heartbeats and the
movement of our lungs as we breathe. One of the signs of human life is growth and change. People
start life as babies and then grow to become children. Gradually they will become adults, like their
parents, and then older adults, like their grandparents.
Link to activity
Who can tell me what we have been collecting over the past week?
Yes, we have collected three images of ourselves, one when we were babies, one when we were a
toddler and one recent one that shows what we are like currently. Today, we are going to create a
slideshow on iMovie, using these three photographs to show how we have grown and changed and
will continue to grow and change.
Strategies for Learning and Teaching
Give instructions for the activity
2:45 - 2:50
5 mins On the iMovie app you need to place the three images into a new project. If we are creating a slide
show, which image do you think you will start with first?
We will start with the ones where we are youngest. We will put the one where we are oldest last.
On each image, I would like for you to record your voice and give two facts about how you were
growing and changing in each photograph. For example you could say, When I was a baby I was
only 30cm long! on the first image, and on the last image you could say, Now I am 1m and 30 cm
tall.
What other differences from when you were a baby to now could you include?
I am going to project the instructions on the board if you would like to look back on them and if you
want extra help to get started, come sit on the mat with your iPad and I will give you a hand. The
video only needs to be between 30seconds to 1minute. I will give you 15 minutes to do the task.
Then we will show some of your videos to the class.
When a few students have finished, stop the class and go over the last two steps. Students who
finish early can help those who are struggling.
Explain you are looking for students who are working quietly to show their video on the board at the
end. Check with students during this time if they are happy to share theirs on the board.
Conclusion
Pack, stack and share
3:05 - 3:15 When everyone has finished, or the 15 minutes are up, ask students to put their iPads in their bags,
10 mins except those who you have asked to share theirs with the class. Have them tidy their desks ready for
the end of the day, stack their chairs and come sit onto the mat. Those who do it quickly and quietly
will be rewarded with the foot stools. The three students who have been chosen to share their
videos can airplay it to the screen. When they have finished, have them put their iPad in their bag.
Finish the day with a prayer about growing and changing:
Lord you have given me a precious body that I often forget to thank You for.
Today, I thank You for my eyes which see light, colours, and the faces of those who love me.
I thank You for my hearing which allows me to enjoy people's voice and music.
I thank You for my voice which allows me to express my thoughts and innermost feelings.
Words of prayer projected on board
I thank You also for the sense of smell, and the sense of touch.
With each new day, my body is growing and changing.
God, help me use my body to face challenges with confidence. To keep trying, keep trusting, keep
believing and keep growing.
I pray that you will help me and guide me to use my body to spread joy and love all around me.
(Adapted from http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1979)
Catering for Learner Diversity Evidence of Learning for Assessment and Reporting
Students who are more advanced can extend themselves by talking Students will be able to verbalise at least three distinguishing features of growth and
about their hopes for the future. Teacher will give extra guidance to change from baby, to toddler, to now. This will be evident from the iMovie they
those who need help using the app. If students are struggling create which will be uploaded into the folder Growing and Changing on Google
teacher can pick a few example topics for the student to discuss classrooms.
rather than them choosing their own.
Introduction
Gather the students onto the mat. Ask students:
2:40 - 2:47 Where can we go to learn what sort of person Jesus was?
7 mins In the church, we talk, listen to and share moments with the priest, other children and families who
all believe in Jesus. Jesus created the church not just so we can hear words from the bible, but to
help us grow and become better people. We look at the type of person Jesus was and how He
wanted us to be, and from the moments we share with others in church, we learn how to express
love and we make friends with people who are both very different and very similar to us all becasue
we share the same beliefs.
Circle Talk
Ask the students to conduct a circle talk. Have half the class form a circle in the middle of the room
and then get the other half to pair up with someone sitting in the circle. Have them sit on the
outside of the circle facing their partner. With their partner discuss some things they can do to act
like Jesus and share His love in the playground during lunch and when they get home to their
families. After about 30 seconds with their partner have the outside person rotate one person to
their left. Repeat about three times. Stands in the middle so it is easier to monitor the class
behaviour and take anecdotal notes. When time is up, grab their attention by Miss Collova says
and stay in a circle on the mat ready for Godly Play.
Strategies for Learning and Teaching
Godly Play Kit
Ask students questions linking to the sacrament of Baptism
2:47- 3:00
13 mins - How do we become a member of the church family?
- Do you have to be baptised to go to church?
No, you dont have to be baptised to go to church. God welcomes everyone into church because
God loves all people equally. He loves people who are baptised just as much as he loves people
who arent. He wants to live in every human being in a special way. Baptism isn't only celebrated
when people are babies. Sometimes teenagers and adults decide they would like to be baptised. If
someone wished to receive Baptism later in life, God is very happy for them to do so.
- Why do you think we are baptised the way that we are?
Catholics were given the gift of Baptism from Jesus. Today we are going to look at the bible story
of the Baptism of Jesus and wonder why we are baptised too.
He told people to listen to Jesus. He told people to get ready for Jesus by changing their lives. He
said: I baptise you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than me is coming; I
am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan River to be baptised by him. Jesus said to
John, Come, baptise me. But John prevented him saying, I am not worthy, you should baptise
me, but Jesus answered, you must baptise me John, in this way, we will fulfil all righteousness.
So John did baptise Jesus, together John the Baptist and Jesus went down into the river and Jesus
was baptised in the water of the Jordan River. When he had been baptised, just as he came up
from the water, the heavens suddenly opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a
dove and alighting on him. A voice from heaven said, This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am
well pleased.
So we are baptised today just as Jesus was too, so we can become his disciples, which means we
are becoming followers of Jesus. Jesus said, Baptise them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to follow the commandments I have given you. And
remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Wonder questions:
- I wonder why Jesus wanted to be Baptised by John?
- I wonder what John thought when Jesus asked to be Baptised?
- I wonder what Jesus and John thought when they heard the voice?
- I wonder who Baptism is for?
- I wonder why we are Baptised like Jesus?
Ask students to stand up depending on what method they would like to use. Send each group off as
they stand up to find a quiet spot to work.
- Stand up if you would like to draw a picture
- Stand up if you would like to model it with plasticine
- Stand up if you would like to explain it on Explain Everything
Conclusion
Catering for Learner Diversity Evidence of Learning for Assessment and Reporting
Non-catholic students Students will be able to verbalise to their partner one way we can act like Jesus in
- Students are reminded that God loves all people equally and their life. This will be observed during the Circle Talk activity, where this objective will
everyone is welcomed into the church be checked off on a checklist. Any additional anecdotal notes can be added to this
document. Students will be able to show their understanding of the Baptism of
Different learning preferences/abilities (dyslexia) Jesus by interpreting it into a hand drawing in their religion book, a photo of a model
- Students will have the option to draw, model or explain the Bible made by plasticine uploaded to Google drive or a video clip made on Explain
story. This allows students to choose a method which they are Everything.
confident in and which suits their learning style.
This lesson has connections to the spiritual and religious capabilities of Hope, Prudence and Justice as well as the general capabilities of ethical behaviour
and critical and creative thinking. The lesson relates to Hope by encouraging students to become followers of Jesus by discussing Baptism and why we are
baptised. The circle talk also gives them opportunities to be disciples of Jesus as they discuss some things they can do to act like Jesus and share His love.
The circle talk also encourages ethical behaviour and Justice as students consider what it means to be a good, just and fair person. The Godly Play
encourages students to ask wonder questions which exercises their skills in Prudence. Students practice critical and creative thinking as they show their
interpretation of the Bible story in a creative way.
Introduction
Introduce topic of lesson
Today, we are going to look at the importance of water, and how living things gather around water.
2:40 - 2:43
Here is a small video clip from the movie Jungle Book. There was a very small amount of water for
3 mins
the animals to survive off at the time as there was a drought. When the water was so low that they
could see the peace rock, the animals made a pact that they wouldn't hunt near the river. They
called this the Water Truce.
Watch the 30 second video clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrFbRGzj-9I Youtube Clip water truce
The narrator says So you could come to the peace rock, on a day like this and find all people side https://www.youtube.com/watch?
by side. What do you think he means by this? v=KrFbRGzj-9I
- All the animals were very different, if they saw each other in the wild, they might even be each
others food! What made them put their differences aside and trust in each other at the peace
rock?
- Why is water so important? What do we use water to do?
- What are some other places you have been to with others that is near water?
Australia is a very hot and dry place, especially in the summer. So, many people spend their time
gathering around water. This is very similar to Israel, where Jesus was from. Israel is very hot too, so
water is very important there.
Strategies for Learning and Teaching
Now we are going to read a book called Greeting from the Sandy Beach.This is a book about a
2:43 - 2:50 family that go to the beach for a holiday. Whilst I am reading the story I want you to think about a
7 mins special time you were at the beach or river or a pool with your family.
Read the book, Greetings from Sandy Beach by Bob Graham. (5 mins) Book Greetings from Sandy Beach by
Bob Graham
- Who here has special memories of a time you spent with your family at the beach?
- What are some holiday places near the beach? Up north, Rottnest etc?
- Who has met a new friend at the beach?
- So, water, draws living things together. Can you think of a sacrament which uses water?
So, much like the beach connected the family with many new friends, Baptism is the same. Jesus
wanted His followers to use water for Baptism, to help them understand, that when a person is
Baptised, they become connected with the church community. Being part of a church community is
helpful as it reminds you how to be loving and kind to others just like Jesus was.
Now I would like you to think about a time where you shared water with others.
(Prompt with ideas wash my dog, water fight, fishing with my granddad, on holiday with my family at
2:50 - 2:55 Rottnest, helping my dad wash his car, if struggling)
5 mins
Students do a Stand up, Hands up, Pair up, to start conversations about times where they shared
water with other people.
I would like you now, to create your own water droplet. On these water droplets you are going to - Ice cream bucket (1 per group)
write down a time when you shared water with others, just like we were talking about before. You - PVA glue & brushes (1/2 per group)
have all the materials you need on your desk in the ice-cream container. You will each get a water - Water droplet outline on wax paper
droplet background and a small piece of paper to write your special moment on. You will have to (1pp)
share the PVA glue, brushes and the tissue paper in the ice-cream buckets. - Small piece of paper (1pp)
- Small cut up squares of blue tissue
paper (1/2 bucket full per group)
(Hold up items whilst mentioning them and quickly go through instructions which will be projected
on the board with a reference photo)
Slide of instructions and picture
1. Cover your raindrop with glue. projected on the board
2. Place the tissue paper all over the rain drop.
3. When you are finished, coat a thin layer of glue over the whole raindrop and stick down the
piece of paper with your special moment on it.
4. Leave on desk to dry overnight. When you come into class tomorrow morning, you can cut the
water droplet out.
Ask people what they are going to write. If they can stand up, they can share their moment and
start. Say, Stand up if you know what you are going to write on your droplet. Do this for the first 5
or so people and then send back one desk group at a time.
2:55 - 3:10 When students are completing the task, have relaxing beach sounds playing in the background. Youtube Clip Lullaby of the Ocean
15 mins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-0w0YrsfA https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Q2-0w0YrsfA
Conclusion
This lesson has connections to the spiritual and religious capabilities of Hope and Prudence as well as the general capabilities of ethical behaviour and
literacy. The lesson relates to Hope by encouraging students to become a missionary disciple of Jesus, by looking at his teaching and applying it to our
lives, in particular, the use of water to bring together communities. Skills in Prudence are developed as students are encouraged to adopt habits of finding
awe and mystery in the natural world, for example, how living things naturally gather around water. Students consider how the Catholic Church binds
together all sorts of people to be part of a community. This enriches their ethical behaviour skills. Students touch on literacy skills when they write their
special moments they have spend with others around water.
APPENDIX
1. Lesson One
Power Point Slide (Instructions) Power Point Slide (Prayer)
2. Lesson Two
Power Point Slide (Prayer) Godly Play
3. Lesson Three
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Catholic Education Office of Western Australia (n.d.). Water of Life. Religious Education, Archdiocese of Perth. Perth:Author.
Graham, B. (1997). Greetings from Sandy Beach. Happy Cat Books, London, United Kingdom.
McGunnigle, C. & Hackett, C. (2015). Spiritual and religious capabilities for Catholic schools. eJournal of Catholic Education in Australia, 2(1),
Article 6, pp. 1-30.
Miracle Forest. (2015, May 8). Lullaby of the Ocean. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-0w0YrsfA
Noah Sprouse. (2010, April 21). Come to the Water by Matt Maher with lyrics. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uJJVrZKqKNE
The Gold Jelly Bean. (2013, April 4). Crafts for Kids : Raindrop Suncatchers. Retrieved from http://thegoldjellybean.com/2013/04/crafts-for-kids-
raindrop-suncatchers.html