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\u00a0<\/td>\n100 Years Ago<\/a>
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. \u00a0 100 Years ago cover page<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBirds and Flight<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCommunity Insects<\/a> 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. \u00a0 Community Insects cover page<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nCreation Explorer<\/a> Creation Explorer cover page<\/a> Find out the truth about the Creation, as recorded in Genesis.



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<\/td>\nDinosaurs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDesert Animals<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEarthworms<\/a>

Discover the\u00a0important role earthworms have in\u00a0supporting living things.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nThe Elderly<\/a>

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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nEyes to see<\/a> 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nThe Family<\/a> Look at families as part of God’s plan; family relationships; tools for getting on together; family structure and family trees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFire and firemen<\/a>

Firemen are faithful community servants. They are an example to us in serving,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFive Senses – The sense of touch<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nThe Flying Doctor<\/a>

John Flynn was called by God to provide a medical service for people in the Australian outback. A servant of God who began this\u00a0life-saving service that still exists today.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nThe Great Flood<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nGravity and Pendulums<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nGrowing Things<\/a>

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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLight and colour<\/a> White light, colour wheels, shadows and shadow puppets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nLiving and Non-Living things<\/a> Explore the properties of living and non-living things. What do living things need to stay alive? Who gives life to every living thing?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nOur Special Planet<\/a> 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nRainforests<\/a>

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<\/td>\nSafety in the home<\/a>

This unit looks at the wisdom of obeying rules for safety.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nShelter<\/a> Study three aspects of shelter: houses, castles of the Middle Ages, buildings around the world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nSpace<\/a> Study the wonders of the solar system, and learn about space exploration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nSpiders<\/a> 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<\/a>

Spiders writing activity<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTrees<\/a>

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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWater<\/a> 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

 Measuring Time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual Language Units<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following topic-based student activities have been provided by Matt Cameron, (N.Z.)

About you
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Animals<\/a>

Astronomy<\/a>

Beliefs<\/a>

Christianity<\/a>

Communication<\/a>

Conflict
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Creation<\/a>

Emotions
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Family<\/a>

Farming<\/a>

Food<\/a>

Fossils & dinosaurs
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Friends<\/a>

Leaders & leadership<\/a>

Living things<\/a>

Our neighbours
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Pets
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Poetry<\/a>

Sport<\/a>

The Bible<\/a>

The birth of Christ<\/a>

The cross of Christ<\/a>

The human body
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Water<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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