| 100 Years Ago Information, activities and drawings depicting the life of early European settlers in Australia and New Zealand. Contrasts life 100 years ago with today. Emphasis on patience, perseverance and wise use of resources. 100 Years ago cover page |
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Birds and Flight |
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Community Insects Observe the wisdom of the ant and the servant nature of community insects as they work together to help each other in the life of the colony. Community Insects cover page |
| Creation Explorer Creation Explorer cover page Find out the truth about the Creation, as recorded in Genesis. |
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Dinosaurs |
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Desert Animals |
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Earthworms Discover the important role earthworms have in supporting living things. |
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The Elderly The elderly members of our community have wisdom to share from life’s experience. This study helps students understand some of the difficulties faced in old age, and how we can show kindness and care. |
| Eyes to see Learn about light and the eyes. Discover how the eye is like the camera. Learn what the Bible has to say about light, and about Jesus, the light of the world. | |
| The Family Look at families as part of God’s plan; family relationships; tools for getting on together; family structure and family trees. | |
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Fire and firemen Firemen are faithful community servants. They are an example to us in serving, |
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Five Senses – The sense of touch |
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The Flying Doctor John Flynn was called by God to provide a medical service for people in the Australian outback. A servant of God who began this life-saving service that still exists today. |
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The Great Flood |
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Gravity and Pendulums |
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Growing Things Through the study of plants we learn that God is a provider, and that God is the giver of life. This unit focuses on the needs of plants, seed germination and seed distribution. |
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Light and colour White light, colour wheels, shadows and shadow puppets |
| Living and Non-Living things Explore the properties of living and non-living things. What do living things need to stay alive? Who gives life to every living thing? | |
| Our Special Planet Why is our planet so special? It is exactly the right distance from the sun, and has the right conditions for life support. Learn how the earth’s journey in space decides our seasons. Discover polar, desert, temperate and equatorial regions. Explore Antarctica. | |
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Rainforests |
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Safety in the home This unit looks at the wisdom of obeying rules for safety. |
| Shelter Study three aspects of shelter: houses, castles of the Middle Ages, buildings around the world. | |
| Space Study the wonders of the solar system, and learn about space exploration. | |
| Spiders Discover the amazing wonders of God’s creation through the study of spiders, but at the same time, learn that spiders can be a lesson in patience. Spiders Power Point Spiders writing activity |
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Trees Trees are an example of God’s life-giving sustenance, as the roots of a tree grow deep into the soil, taking up water and nutrients. |
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Water God our Creator has provided us with water for life and health. This is a study of the water cycle and the ways in which we use water. Suitable for ages 7-10 years. |
Visual Language Units
The following topic-based student activities have been provided by Matt Cameron, (N.Z.)
About you
Animals
Astronomy
Beliefs
Christianity
Communication
Conflict
Creation
Emotions
Family
Farming
Food
Fossils & dinosaurs
Friends
Leaders & leadership
Living things
Our neighbours
Pets
Poetry
Sport
The Bible
The birth of Christ
The cross of Christ
The human body
Water