We can learn about our environment/world by using our senses (sight, touch, smell, taste, hear). But has the earth always existed in the form that we know it today? How did it all begin?

God's work is not done! He's counting on us to do work for Him. You and your classmates will be learning about how God created the world (as found in the book of Genesis), and how we are co-authors of the Creation Story. In small groups you will respond to the Creation Story in a creative way (poem, song, prayer, story). You will share your work with your classmates, and will possibly have the opportunity to share your final product with the entire school.

1. In your small group (3-4), choose one person to read "The Creation Story" (Genesis 1 - 2:4). Pay careful attention to the sequence of events that occurs. How many days did it take for God to create the world? What did he create on each day? What did he do on the seventh day?

2. To help you remember what God made on each of the days of creation, make a Creation Wheel.

3. We are God's helpers. We are "Stewards of Creation". This means that it is our responsibility to take care of all that God has given us. How can we do that? Think of specific examples that involve caring for God's creation.

4. In your small group create a song, poem, prayer, or story that demonstrates your understanding of "The Creation Story". Make sure that you mention what God created on each day. Also, be sure to include a section that gives specific examples of how we can be "God's helpers" on a daily basis.

5. REVISE AND EDIT the rought draft of your groups' song, poem, prayer, or story. Use the REVISING and EDITING checklist. (Rodd please link here)

6. Create a final copy of your groups' work. It will be used for your presentation and it will also be displayed in the classroom. Bristol board and construction paper will be made available to you. You will want to make your work pleasing to the eye. You will also want to include pictures and images.

7. You will be presenting your final product to your classmates. Each person in your group must take an active role in the preparation for the presentation and the presentation itself.

    

    

1. Bible - Recommended version = CEV (Contemporary English Version). It is written at a level that primary students will be able to easily comprehend.



2. To make the "Creation Wheel " craft you will need: · scissors · pencil · ruler · corrugated cardboard · light weight cardboard · markers · glue · cotton ball · brass paper fastener
   
   
   
   1. You will need bristol board and construction paper to make your "final product".

   Optional Resources

   1. Any book that depicts the Creation Story

   ex. This is the Earth That God Made by Lynn Downey (ISBN 0-8066-3960-1)

   The Creation Story - Illustrated by Norman Messenger (ISBN - 0-7894-7910-9)

   2. Mini-story books about Creation that can be found at http://www.dltk-bible.com/

3. Colouring Pages for the Creation Story http://www.coloring.ws/creation.htm

4. Creation PowerPoint Presentation Http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/re/contents.htm

Grade 2

• Music
• Oral & Visual
• Reading
• Religion
• Visual arts
• Writing

Grade 3

• Music
• Oral & Visual
• Reading
• Religion
• Visual arts
• Writing

You have learned that all of Creation comes from one source - the Creator, God. God established order in the universe according to His plan. You have also learned about our responsibilities as human beings. God's has given us homework!

Write a reflective journal entry about this learning experience. Comment on the following:

1. Your favourite part of this learning activity. Why was it your favourite?

2. The part of this learning activity that you found to be the most challenging. What made it so difficult?

3. How are you going to "share" what you have learned with people other than your classmates?.

If you are interested in learning more about this subject matter, you can find related hyperlinks at Student Links 2 on the LDCSB "Intranet" Website.

* Note: This link is not licensed for home use by students

The theme for Catholic Education Week 2006 was "And God Saw That It Was Good". The Ontario Catholic School Trustee's Association developed a resource, which provided the inspiration for this learning activity.

OCSTA Education Week 2006 Resources

Thanks to St. Mary's H.S. students Graham deGraaf, Brody St. Louis, April Earl, Amanda Martin-Bolan, Ross Cheeseman, Amanda Hartary, and Kyle Holst for recording the audio for this task.