Ms.+S+-+God's+Children

Challenge #1 ANDREW & SALIM
== 3. Read the following short stories about the exodus from a children's website...these will help you get the background you need to understand the 10 Commandments: ==
 * 1) ==Choose a team name. Your team name must have something to do with the themes of the 10 Commandments, The Beatitudes or Good and Evil. Our team name is Gods childrens ==
 * 2) ==Think about some laws we have in society today. (Complete this on your own and label your own responses). ==
 * List 3 - 5 laws that you know of: (laws about stealing, driving, telling the truth in court, Do not drink drive.
 * do not still
 * do not murder.
 * do not lie in court.
 * Why do we have laws? So everone is safe and protected
 * How do they help us to live better and more safely ?people will do what their told and their will be a more happier and safer life.
 * What would life be like if we didn't have laws in society? It would be bad people would do what they want and some people will be dangerous and it would be a bad life.

[|The Story of Baby Moses] [|Moses the Shepherd] [|Moses and the Pharoah] [|Moses and the 10 Commandments]


 * What do you think a covenant is? Define it - and if you are unsure, read this explanation first: [|Definition of a covenant]
 * Why were the 10 Commandments provided to the Jews at this time? Because Jesus was jewish and people worshiped him and his commandment
 * How did having the 10 Commandments help the Jews to live out their covenant with God more faithfully? They want to show their faith to jesus with these commandments and they didnt want to make God angry so they obay the ten commandment tdont take this wrong they were always going to obay the commandments

4. Copy a list of the 10 Commandments to your page.
> A Father murdering his 4 year old daughter and then thrown off Westgate bridge at 29th of January 2009. His been charged with a life sentence to jail for 32 years. >
 * === Which commandments are about God? List these by number. number 1 to 3 ===
 * === Which commandments are about how we should treat others? List these by number. ===
 * The answers is 4 to 10
 * === Make a list of all the commandments which are stated in the negative (eg "Thou shalt NOT") - for each of these, re-write them as a postive commandment to guide us in how we should live today. (As an individual - re-write each negative commandment into a positive and label your own work.) ===
 * 5. For homework, you and your partner must locate images/headlines of people who are NOT following the commandments. Paste the links or images onto your team page and provide a BRIEF explanation of what the image/headline is telling us about people who have NOT followed the commandments. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/11/3187780.htm

Challenge #2 3. With this step you have two choices (you must do your own work here...) : 4. What does it mean to be marginalised or outcast? As a team make a Venn Diagram or other chart which compares who the outcasts or marginalised were in Jesus' time, and who are those left on the margins of society today. (for example... a widow or a tax collector was an outcast in Jesus' time - today, it might be the homeless or refugees...) 5. Here again, you have two choices: (complete on your own and label)
 * 1) Copy and paste these instructions to your team's page.
 * 2) Read "The Beatitudes" as found in Matthew 15: 1 - 12 [|The Beatitudes: Matthew 5: 1 - 12] . Also, read through the two explanations of the Beatitudes found on the wiki's "Beatitudes" page (towards bottom of navigation bar...)
 * Discuss what you have read in your team.
 * As a team, construct a list of synonyms for the words "Blessed" and "Happy" - you can make two separate lists, upload a table, or do a word web or mind map - be creative! You can start with what is in your heads, and add to this using an online tool such as [|Synonyms online].
 * Explain what the Beatitudes mean. You should write in complete sentences and use some of your synonyms in your response. (Individually, what does each Beatitude mean? As a whole - What do they mean for us as Christians?...) (Type and label your own answer).
 * read this passage "The Widow's Offering" and explain in a short paragraph which Beatitudes are illustrated through this passage: [|The parable of the Widow's Offering Mark 1: 41-44] [|Explanation of the parable] (YOu will receive a C or less on this part of the criteria if you choose this option).
 * OR using your bibles, or searching online, locate a parable or other passage in the New Testament which illustrates one or more of the values from the Beatitudes. Try this as a starting point: [|List of parables] . Write a short paragraph which summarises your parable and explain in your own words which Beatitudes are illustrated in your chosen parable. (for an A or B you must do this option).
 * read one of the scenarios about Human Rights and Children from Amnesty International linked here: [|Scenarios] . Explain in a short paragraph how this relates to the Beatitudes today. (C response...)
 * OR think about society today - write your own description of a real life situation where someone is outcast or marginalised. Then, explain how this situation illustrates or relates to the beatitudes today.

Challenge #3

__**IMAGES OF GOOD AND EVIL**__ 1. Copy and paste these instructions to your team's page. 2. Brainstorm and create a list of synonyms( words with a similiar meaning) for each of the following terms :
 * Good: attractive, beneficial, benevolent, bountiful, enjoyable, excellent, agreeable, desirable, distinguished, favourable, fine, first-rate, genuine, great, helpful, high quality, marvellous, pleasant, proper, qualified, reliable.

3. Paste onto your team page two media items( movie,link,clip,)... one that portrays good and the other evil. http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2010/05/05/2890944.htm Good http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/28/3175976.htm Evil
 * Evil: Unholy, ugly, vile, slimy, unworthy, evil-minded, dark, monstrous
 * Conscience: Moral, sense, principles, scruples, sense of right and wrong, still small voice.

4. Find the lyrics to a song or poem that promotes good in society.

http://www.lyrics007.com/Shannon%20Noll%20Lyrics/What%20About%20Me%20Lyrics.html

5. Find a scripture passage that has a positive message that helps shape your life.

Challenge # 4

Challenge 4 is so easy for 2 reasons- there are only 4 parts AND you don't even have to leave your bedroom ! ! ! 1. Visit  [|Learn about Oxfam]  a <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">When and where was Oxfam established?<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> IN 1942 OXFORD England <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">b <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">What is the purpose of Oxfam's work?<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> It is used to help people with starvation in a region in which there is famine. Also to help others that <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">c <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">What can you do to help Oxfam achieve this? <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">you can provide money/food.Also donate clothing.

<span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">2. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Visit Oxfam ** ( stands for 'Oxford Committee for Famine Relief' ) ** via the link below and put yourself in the shoes of a sweatshop worker by either reading a 24 year old worker's blog OR watching Lulu's Story OR playing the Sweatshop Game OR by just choosing your own adventure.. check it out, there's sooo much to see and do!! <span style="color: #0012ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">i played the game!! <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;">[|Oxfam Australia]

<span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">**3.** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Go to your wardrobe and choose <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">10 <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> items of clothing/ shoes/ accessories and check the tags for the following-

<span style="color: #05ff00; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;">** a what is the** **brand?** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">**b** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> **origin of fabric?** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">**c** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> **where is the item made?**

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;">Don't be shy! List all data on your team site.. this should be interesting. <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;">**4.** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">** a Ask yourself, could one of the** <span style="background-color: initial; color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">[|Sweatshops (check out your fave brands on the left hand side)] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> featured on the Oxfam website have created this garment for you?

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">b <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> Do <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">you feel <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">a <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">'change of heart' <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">? <span style="color: #05ff00; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: left;">How do you [|reconcile] your thoughts with your actions?

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">c Consider <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">the following- <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> From what you've studied and reflected upon, how do <span style="color: #ffff00; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">you <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> perceive your future decision making regarding ethically made clothing?

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">Create an under <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">1 minute video diary <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">of your response. Make sure to load it onto your team page !