Nova Central School District

Leo Burke Academy

"Yearly Lesson Plan"

Course Description
Religious Education Seven:

•	The Intermediate Religious Education Program takes a non-confessional approach. Various religions are included in this program and beliefs, doctrines, practices and history of each are covered with sensitivity and respect.

•	The program creates a context for students to recognize the diversity of religion and how it has influenced and continues to influence individuals and society.

•	The program enables and encourages students to grow spiritually and morally into informed, caring and contributing members of society.

•	Students develop an appreciation for their own beliefs and values, and the beliefs and values of others.

•	Students acquire an understanding of the contribution that religions make to human life.

Textbook(s) and Resources
•	Framework Document for Religious Education (2002)

•	Intermediate Religious Education Curriculum Guide (2002)

•	Expressions of Faith (student edition)

•	Expressions of Faith (teachers edition)

Course Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation	Timing of Evaluation	% of Evaluation
Unit Tests	After each unit of study	30%
Quizzes, Assignments, Presentations, Participation (Checklist)	On-going	50%
Final Exam	During every unit of study	20
Total	100%

Course Material(s)
Reading Material(s):	Writing Material(s):	Art Material Supplies:
Textbook

Course Outline

Course Outcomes

Teacher Guide Notes	Booklet (exercise)

Graph paper

Looseleaf paper

Pencil, pen and eraser	Coloring leads, eraser, glue, scissors, glue, etc...

Course Outline
Unit of Study	Time Frame
Unit 1:

Journeying Through Biblical Times	-One God and Ten Commandments

-Harps on the Willows of Babylon

-Rock of Life

-Pilgrims to Easter: From Sacrifice to Celebration

-The Apostle Paul and the Galatians	September to

End of November

(10 weeks)
Unit 2:

The Growth of the Christian Church	-The Council of Nicaea

-Christianity and the Irish: The Impact of Patrick

-The Great Schism

-Martin Luther and the Ninety-five Theses

-The Methodist Movement	December to

Early February

(9 weeks)
Unit 4:

Champions of Faith	-Unselfish Service: Sir Wilfred Grenfell

-Dreams of Peace: Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.	Early February to

Early April

(9 weeks)
Unit 5:

Missions in Newfoundland and Labrador	-The Establishment of Religious Denominations in Newfoundland	Early April to

Mid-June

(9 weeks)

Course Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation	% of Evaluation
Assignments, Projects, and worksheets	100%