Entries by catholicteacher

Arts and Crafts: Lenten Symbols

Using only this print out and basic art materials, students will identify and examine the symbols of Lent: the grain of wheat, crown of thorns, color purple, palm leaves, and washing of feet. Includes options for K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 grade levels. Mount this craft on construction paper for a more durable result.   Level:…

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Activity Pack: Lent

This activity pack includes several printouts designed to give students a deep dive into all aspects of the season of Lent. Each pack includes the following differentiated worksheet for all grade levels: 1. Ash Wednesday- Students learn about the significance of this day with a short reading and art assignment. 2. My Lenten Promises- Students…

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Science Through Our Faith: The Light of the World (6-8)

NGSS: HS-PS2-5: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field and that a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current. MS-PS2-3: Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces. Other Standards Met: 6.EE.9: Represent and analyze…

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Science Through Our Faith: Planting Seeds of Faith (6-8)

NGSS: MS-LS1-5: Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Genetic factors as well as local conditions affect the growth of the adult plant. Other Standards Met: 6.EE.9: Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables SEP6:…

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Activity Pack: St. Nicholas (K-2)

Remember: Students will illustrate a mini book about the life and legacy of St. Nicholas. Understand: Fill in the blanks to complete sentences about St. Nicholas. Apply: Learn what generosity means and reflect on when you have shown and been shown generosity. Analyze: Identifying and discussing ways we can be like St. Nicholas in our own communities. Evaluate: Read Matthew…

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Mini-Book: St. Nicholas

This Mini-book tells the story of St. Nicholas. It includes a vocabulary list at the back of the book for front-loading and/or review. Three versions of this book make it an appealing option for teachers.  The full-color copy can be projected and reviewed whole class or laminated and assembled to keep in your classroom.  The…

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WebQuests: St. Nicholas (3-8)

Overview This lesson will enable students to gain an understanding of who St. Nicolas is and how his feast day is celebrated today. Level: 2-5, 6-8   Learning Outcomes Students will Identify St. Nicholas. Students will retrieve, organize, and report information about St. Nicholas and the good deeds and miracles he performed. Students will construct…

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Arts and Crafts: Paper Stockings

Students will use this print out, crayons, scissors, and glue to make their own paper stocking to put out on the Feast Day of St. Nicholas. Level: K-8 Download: Arts and Crafts: Paper Stockings…

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Activity Pack: St. Nicholas (3-8)

Remember: Fill in the blanks to answer questions about the life and legacy of St. Nicholas. Understand: Students will define the word “generosity” and recall times they have been generous and received generosity. Apply: research volunteer opportunities in the community and make a plan to help out. Analyze: Read and analyze Matthew 6: 1-6 in relation to St. Nicholas. Evaluate: Compare…

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