Year: 7 Unit: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Unit Code: Stage 4 Module 47C2 Duration: 15 Lessons [15 X 50 = 12.30 hours] Program Leader: Edited L. Corke 2011, Edited by M. Aure & D. Sain 2012 Unit Overview: The unit “Sacred Times and Place” focuses on places and buildings, which are considered to be of special spiritual significance either for Catholics or for those of other religions. The students have engaged in activities, which motivate them into sharing ideas about what they consider sacred. The unit also involves research into the beliefs of other religions and symbols, which are associated with celebrations of other cultures. Unit Outcomes: By the end of this unit students should be able to: C4.7 Explains ways in which prayer and spirituality are faith responses central to the life and mission of the church. C4.9 Gathers and analyses information about religion independently and in teams. C4.10 Communicates information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms to different audiences and in different contexts C4.11 Uses appropriate terminology related to religion and belief systems C4.12 Names, reflects on and integrates life experience, within a response to the Christian story and vision LS4.7 Recognises and participates in prayer and devotions. LS4.9 recognises ways to locate and select information, individually or in teams LS4.10 recognises ways to organise and communicate information LS4.11 recognises subject specific terminology LS4.12 relates Christian story and vision to their life experience Catholic Values addressed in this unit: Key Competencies addressed in this unit: V1-Awe and Wonder V2-Celebration V4-Community V6- Conservation V8-Cultural Critique V10-Community Faith V20-Multicultural Understanding ITC Perspectives addressed in this unit: □ □ □ □ □ □ Computer operations Word processin Graphics Multimedia Email Internet Literacy Perspectives addressed in this unit: □ KC1: Collect, analyse and organise information □ KC2: Communicate ideas and information □ KC3: Plan and organise activities □ KC4: Working with others in teams □ KC5: Using mathematical ideas and techniques □ KC6: Solving problems □ KC7: Using technology Cross-Curricular Perspectives addressed in this unit: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Civics & Citizenship Difference &Diversity Multiculturalism Gender Numeracy Special Education Aboriginal & Indigenous Perspectives Values and Attitudes Reading Writing Speaking Listening Text Types- Description & Response Work, Employment and Enterprise Perspectives addressed in this unit: Learning Technology Teamwork Planning and organising Self Management Communication Problem solving Personal attributes Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Glossary of Key Terms Compare Describe Explain Contrast Define Show how things are similar or different Provide characteristics and features Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how Make; build; put together items or arguments State meaning and identify essential qualities Catholic Values Faith Justice Prophetic stance, taking a Accepting that God has freely communicated with us in Christ and that God continues to speak to the world through the Christian community. Faith relies on God’s free gift (grace) and on our free human response (freedom).i Faith is expressed in words as ‘beliefs’ and underpinned by ‘values’, in turn expressed in actions by ‘virtues’ Committing oneself to the right ordering of relationships and right exercise of power in a way that is life-giving for all people. A just person and a just life find their inspiration in God’s justice towards us. Justice is linked to peace, development and spirituality Adopting a (often unpopular or dangerous) position based on the Catholic Christian tradition, in the spirit of the biblical prophets, especially Jesus, in order to challenge viewpoints and organisations opposed to the Gospel and the teachings of the tradition GLOSSARY – SACRED TIME AND PLACE Subject Specific term Sacred Symbols Rites Liturgical Solemnities Triduum Creation Easter Liturgical calendar Reverence, Festival Definition/Description Connected with God (or the gods) or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration A shape or sign used to represent something such as an organization, A religious or other solemn ceremony or act : Of or related to liturgy or public worship. The state or quality of being serious and dignified : The three holy days from Maundy Thursday through the vigil of Easter which focus on Christ's passage from death to life. The act of God forming and breathing life into the world The part of the Christian calendar which marks the rising of Christ from the dead and his resurrection into heaven as a complete person, To treat with respect A celebration to mark an event of special social or spiritual interest. Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place SST Grades D Sacred Symbols Rites C Creation Reverence Festival B Liturgical Easter Liturgical calendar Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place A Solemnities Triduum UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Outcome 4.11 4.12 LS4.11 LS4.12 Students Learn About Students Learn To Common features of sacred time and sacred place. Identify common features of sacred time and sacred place, including examples of Jewish, European and Aboriginal sacred sites Examples of sacred sites; e.g. the Jewish ‘Wailing Wall’ (kotel), the European Chartres Cathedral, and the Aboriginal Uluru. 4.9 4.10 LS4.9 LS4.10 Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Lesson 1 and 2: SSTS: Sacred Issue pre-learning quiz Introduce the topic of Sacred Time and Place by showing the Keynote presentation explaining the significance of each slide. Verbally test the students on what they have learnt from the slides and ask them to write a paragraph about one which appeals to them, giving reasons for their choice. Otherwise, get the Keynote presentation from the WYD11 pilgrimage taken by Chris Ellul & Matthew Torrico. V1-Awe and Wonder V4-Community V8-Cultural Critique Analyse, Describe, C4-Basic word processing skills L14-Spelling L22-paragraph KC2: Communicate ideas and information M5Security and Harmony M6-Diversity G7Classroom Dynamics Using laptops, allow students, in groups of 3, to find and list any other sites in the world which they would consider sacred. Write descriptions of the sites. (Text Type) Students are to comment on the followingWhy is the site considered sacred? What is the historical significance of the site? Who visits the site? What do sacred sites have in common? How can sacred places strengthen the faith of believers? Is the site linked to a religion? LS: Ensure that they are in a group that could help them research other sacred sites. Resources Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Sacred Time & Place Keynote Presentation Register Date started: Date finished: Work samples: Laptops Students’ books Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Observe group activities in order to assess interaction and amount of information already evident about the topic. Signed: UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Outcome 4.10 4.11 4.12 Students Learn About The concept of sacred time and sacred place. LS4.10 LS4.11 LS4.12 Students Learn To Research the sacred sites in Australia identified by Catholics as having religious significance. Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Lesson 3: Each group from last lesson can present two sites, which they have listed and say as much as they know about it. Allow other students to add to the information after each presentation. V20-Multicultural Understanding Assess, Construct, Demonstrate, KC2-- Communicating Ideas and Information, KC4- Working With Others and in Teams C7 Basic Multimedia skills C9 Research using ICT L3- Explanation L10Recount CC8-Place and Space M9- Cultural Identity G4- Influence of Popular Culture Allow students to independently complete the KWHL activity about Sacred Time and Place. Explain the basic difference and the connection between, “Time” and “Place”. List on the board the subject specific terminology as follows and explain them. Sacred, creation, Triduum, Easter Liturgical calendar, Aboriginal, meditation, management, travel, hospitality, sustainable practices, festival, feast, reverence, personification, autonomous, faith, Select 5 words from the list and allow students to place them in detailed simple sentences, demonstrating their meaning. LS students are directed to the simpler vocabulary. Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register Date started: Informal assessment of group’s presentations. Date finished: Work samples: KWHL Chart Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Signed: Assess the students’ ability to write a detailed simple sentence. UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACES Outcome 4.7 4.9 4.10 Students Learn About Common features of sacred time and sacred place LS 4.7 LS 4.9 LS 4.10 Students Learn To Identify common features of sacred time and sacred place, including examples of Jewish, European and Aboriginal sacred sites Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Lesson 4: SSTS: Sacred, symbols, rites, liturgical, Solemnities, reverence, Complete a Y-Diagram (What does is look like? What does it feel like? What sounds do you hear?) for a sacred site. Use this to discuss what makes a site sacred. Allow students to brainstorm what they consider to be Sacred Time across different religions. V13-Global solidarity with World Community. Clarify, Define Explain, L17-Writing a Sentence L22-Paragraphs CO19-KWHL CO34-Y Diagram KC2: Communicate ideas and information CC9Culture A1- Heritage and Culture A2- Identity Students are issued with a map locating the position of specific religious beliefs throughout the world. Initiate a discussion about the distribution of religions and the way particular beliefs influence a culture. Allow students to use the internet and follow instructions on worksheet “Places of Worship” LS- Assign a LS student to a more able student if necessary V20-MulticulturalUnderstandingAnalyse, Clarify, Distinguish, Evaluate, ICT- Use of internet KC7-Using technology M9- Cultural Identity Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register Date started: Copy of Y Diagram Date finished: Resource 1a, 1b, 1c Distribution of World Religions Work samples: Resource 2 Places of Worship Laptops Res 3a&3b Visiting Holy Places. Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Signed: UNIT: Sacred Times and Place Outcome 4.9 4.10 LS4.9 LS4.10 Students Learn About Students Learn To the concept of sacred compare and contrast time and sacred the importance place Australians place on sacred places Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Lesson 5: SSTS: Sacred, symbols, rites, Solemnities, Creation, reverence, festival Students work in teams of 3 and each team is given one of the following information sheets “Visiting Holy Places” “Jerusalem and the Western Wall” “ Christian holy places” “Coventry Cathedral” “Pilgrimage to Makka “The city of Banaras” “The golden temple at Amritsar” “Places of pilgrimage” Allow each team to choose a reader, a writer and a spokes person. After reading the printed material and making notes, draw an illustration from the text. Each team can present to the class. Other members of the class take notes during the presentation followed by questions. LS- Ensure that LS students are evenly distributed within each team. V1- Awe and wonder V6- Conservation Analyse, Apply, Extract, ICT-Use of internet L12-ReportL13-ResponseKC2-Communicating Ideas and Information, CC12-Critical AnalysisW3-Team work skills M5-Security and Harmony M6-Diversity Resources Res-4a, 4b & 4c Jerusalem & the western Wall Res-5a &5bChristian Holy Places Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register Date started: Date finished: Res 6-Coventry Cathedral Res 7- The Pilgrimage to Makka Work samples: Res 8- The city of Banaras Res 9- The golden temple at Amritsar Res 10a- Places of pilgrimage Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Signed: UNIT: Sacred Outcome 4.10 4.11 4.12 Times and places Students Learn About Students Learn To symbols and rites present artistically the associated with the Church’s liturgical year major Christian celebrations LS4.10 LS4.11 LS4.12 Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register Lesson 6: SSTS: Sacred, symbols, rites, liturgical, Tridiuum, Creation, Easter Liturgical Calendar, reverence, festival Writing Task: Describe a Sacred Time and Sacred Place giving one example of each the Catholic Faith and one example of each from another Religious Tradition. (3 – 4 paragraphs) e.g Islam, Buddhism, Judaism or Hinduism Introduce term “Liturgical Calendar” - define it and brainstorm any notable occasions, feast or ceremonies throughout the year (link them with particular cultures). In pairs, students are requested to write a paragraph about the event and draw a symbol which comes to mind about the event/feast. Present symbols to class. LS- Place a LS student with a confident student for this activity. The confident student may write the paragraph and model it for the LS student. The LS student may draw a symbol representing the event and explain its significance to his/ser partner. V2-Celebration Construct, Demonstrate, Explain, L13-Response L14-Spelling L17-Writing a Sentence L22-Paragraphs CO3- BrainstormingKC2Communicating Ideas and Information W4-Problem-solving skills G6-Equality and Respect G7- Classroom Dynamics Literacy: Description Date started: Date finished: Work samples: Resource 13 for Lesson Prep Signed: Resource 11 Religious festivals Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Outcome 4.7 4.9 4.10 Students Learn About Students Learn To present artistically the the Church’s liturgical Church’s liturgical year year LS 4.7 LS 4.9 LS 4.10 Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Lesson 7: SSTS: Sacred, symbols, rites, liturgical, Solemnities, Tridiuum, Easter Liturgical Calendar, reverence, festival Allow students to consider the special dates linked to the Christian calendar and indicate if, and how they celebrate them. Suggested Activities: (i) Issue “Religious festivals” and allow students to use the websites to access information about festivals around the world; (ii) Students Complete work sheets on “Autumn Festivals” and “Spring Festivals”; (iii) Issue “Christmas Around the World” and allow students to complete for Lesson prep. (iv) Students are required to work in pairs to investigate festivals celebrated in other cultures and Religions. Stimulus material can include – “The Hindu Calendar”, “Hindu Holidays” Allow students to draw as many symbols connected with Christianity as they can and indicate their significance. Select students to comment on their symbols. LS- Place a LS student with an confident able student for this activity V10-Community FaithV2 –Celebration Assess, Construct, Describe, CO14- Five Ws and HowKC4- Working With Others and in Teams G6- Equality and Respect C10 Internet / intranet skills Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register Date started: Resource 12a & 12b Autumn Festivals & Spring Festivals Resource 13 Christmas around the World Date finished: Work samples: Resource 14a & 14b Him Hindu calendar & Hindu Holidays Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Signed: UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Outcome 4.7 4.9 4.10 Students Learn About the concept of sacred time and sacred place LS 4.7 LS 4.9 LS 4.10 Students Learn To Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Lesson 8: research the sacred sites in Australia identified by Catholics as having religious significance SSTS: Sacred, symbols Issue “Christian Symbols” and “The Cross” and discuss how they reflect different changing times and specific cultures. Allow students to compare a variety of symbols from different religions and research additional symbols from other cultures. Engage in a pre-activity exercise by using motivational stimulus- “Buddhist Symbols”, “Hindu Symbols” and “Taoist Symbols.” Ask students to find the Easter story in the bible. After SQ3R, the class reads LK 22:7-24:12 a gospel account of events from the Last Supper to the Resurrection. Discuss the importance of this event in the Christian Calendar. LS students may require individual attention by the teacher or partnering with another student. V10-Faith Community V20-Multicultural Understanding Assess, Demonstrate, Discuss, KC1 - Collecting, Analysing and Organising Information, M9- Cultural Identity G6- Equality and Respect. Numeracy – Looking up Bible references and using a calendar Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Ability to use scripture Register Date started: Res15a Christian Symbols Res 15b The Cross Res 16a & 16b Buddhist Symbols Date finished: Work samples: Res 17a & 17b Hindu Symbols Res 18 Taoist Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Signed: UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Outcome 4.10 4.12 Students Learn About the Church’s liturgical year Students Learn To Explain the centrality of Sunday and the Easter Triduum LS 4.10 LS 4.12 present artistically the Church’s liturgical year Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register Lesson 9: Date started: SSTS: Sacred, symbols, rites, liturgical, Tridiuum Easter Liturgical Calendar, reverence, festival Students comment on how they usually celebrate this festival. Students write 3 headings in their workbooks 1) The Evening Mass of the Lord’s Super. 2) The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. 3) The Easter Vigil. In response to teacher information the students make notes under each heading about: a) Historical events remembered. b) What Catholics believe about the events. c) Features of the Liturgy. Resource 20 The Easter Story V10-Faith Community, KC1 - Collecting, Analysing and Organising Information, Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Date finished: Work samples: Signed: UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Outcome 4.9 4.10 4.11 Students Learn About Students Learn To the Church’s liturgical year present artistically the Church’s liturgical year LS 4.9 LS 4.10 LS 4.11 Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Lesson 10: Date started: SSTS: Sacred, symbols, Solemnities, Tridiuum, Creation, Easter Liturgical Calendar, reverence Students use the internet to complete “The Easter Story.” Allow students to locate Jesus’ teachings about the Sabbath and indicate how the observance has changed over time. Teacher to introduce the concept of the Liturgical calendar and initiate a discussion about the different aspect of the Christian Year. Students (in groups) are to construct a 2010 Liturgical Calendar showing the Easter Triduum, Lent and Pentecost, Advent, Christmas. They must mark important feasts and liturgical seasons with appropriate symbols and colours. Students must make their own notes to explain the special feasts and celebrations. NB To be completed on paper and make notes in workbooks. Register Use Of PMI to assess students reaction to the Jewish calendar Resource 21 The Jewish calendar Resource 22 Liturgical calendar V2 –Celebration Construct, Construct, C2-Basic operations in applications L16-Writer’s Purpose CO23- Negotiation, KC2-- Communicating Ideas and Information, W3-Team work skills G7- Classroom Dynamics, Numeracy – constructing a calendar, utilising terms such as triduum (3) and Pentecost (50) Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Date finished: Work samples: Signed: UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Outcome Students Learn About 4.7 4.9 4.10 4.11 the Jewish religious calendar LS 4.7 LS 4.9 LS 4.10 LS 4.11 the concept of sacred time and sacred place Students Learn To describe differences between major Jewish and Christian religious celebrations Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Lesson 11: SSTS: Sacred, symbols, rites, liturgical, Solemnities, Tridiuum, Creation, Easter Liturgical Calendar, reverence, festival Students compare and contrast Jewish Religious Celebrations. Issue the students with “The Jewish Calendar” and use questioning strategies to determine if the students understand it. Laptops Use a PMI proforma to further assess their understanding. CO3- Brainstorming CO31- Strategic Questioning, CO24-PMI G6- Equality and Respect Issue students with the Liturgical Calendar taking into account central event of the Exodus Similarities Both follow a regular yearly cycle Both celebrate a pivotal feast which is echoed in weekly celebrations throughout the year. Both relate to events in the Bible Both nourish and give expression to people’s faith and relationship with God. Formative Evaluation Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register The listing of these factor will indicate students’ appreciation of basic differences & similarities between calendars Date started: Literacy: Discussion Work samples: Date finished: Signed: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place UNIT: SACRED TIMES AND PLACE Outcome 4.7 4.9 4.10 4.11 LS 4.7 LS 4.9 LS 4.10 LS 4.11 Students Learn About the Jewish religious calendar the concept of sacred time and sacred place Students Learn To describe differences between major Jewish and Christian religious celebrations Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Lesson 11 (continued) SSTS: Sacred, symbols, rites, liturgical, Solemnities, Tridiuum, Creation, Easter Liturgical Calendar, reverence, festival Laptops Differences The Christian year revolves around the life, death and resurrection of one person Jesus Christ. Jews are still awaiting the coming of the Messiah Christians accept Jesus as their saviour Christians celebrate a new covenant with God whilst acknowledging the enduring nature of God’s relationship with the Jewish people. The names of the months are different. Celebration of the feasts are different Writing Task: Choose ONE major religious celebration from Christianity and Judaism. Discuss the similarities and differences in these Religious Celebrations. (4 paragraphs) LS students should be allowed to verbalise the similarities and differences while another student takes notes. Formative Evaluation Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register The listing of these factor will indicate students’ appreciation of basic differences & similarities between calendars Date started: Literacy: Discussion Work samples: Date finished: Signed: UNIT: Sacred Outcome 4.7 4.9 4.12 LS 4.7 LS 4.9 LS 4.12 Times and Place Students Learn About Students Learn To the concept of sacred research the sacred time and sacred sites in Australia place identified by Catholics as having religious significance Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Lesson 12: SSTS: Sacred, rites, Solemnities, Tridiuum, Creation Students discuss what they have learnt from their observations and comment accordingly. Additional questions could be1. Why is Jesus not mentioned in the Jewish calendar? 2. What liturgical calendar would Jesus & His apostles have used? Teacher emphasises the role that the church building plays in creating sacred space for the Christian community, focussing upon Shape of the building Exterior features Layout of the sanctuary Position and design of the altar Position of the people in relation to the altar. Statues, symbols & icons Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Register Date started: Date finished: Work samples: Scaffold for Explanation Explain the changes which have occurred since the 2nd Vatican Council V10-Faith Community V8-Cultural Critique Assess, Classify, Describe, Explain, L3- Explanation M6-Diversity G4- Influence of Popular Culture Writing Task: Analyse the significance of the Easter Triduum for Christians. Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Signed: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place UNIT: Sacred Times and Place Outcome 4.7 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 Students Learn About Students Learn To the concept of sacred research the sacred time and sacred sites in Australia place identified by Catholics as having religious significance LS 4.7 LS 4.9 LS 4.10 LS 4.11 LS 4.12 Suggested Teaching & Learning Strategies Resources Lesson 13, 14 and 15: Assessment completed in class Assessment Strategies / Evidence of learning Formal Assessment. Register Date started: Lesson 16: SSTS: Sacred, symbols, rites, Solemnities, reverence Benchmark Chapel lesson Print off the day’s prayer from Date finished: http://usccb.org/nab/readings/020709.shtml website and take the students to the chapel encouraging them to take note of the design of the chapel so that they can draw the main features of the chapel for lesson prep. Laptops Work samples: Students write a description of the chapel explaining the significance of the colours and positioning of the altar etc. Benchmark Quiz TT- Describe, V8-Cultural Critique V20-Multicultural Understanding Appreciation, Discuss, KC2: Communicate ideas and information CC7-Time, Change & Continuity M9- Cultural Identity Formative Evaluation: Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place Signed: UNIT: Sacred Times and Place Summative Evaluation Emmaus Catholic College – Semester 2 2012 - Unit: Sacred Times and Place