7th Grade Easter Lesson

Need a fun and motivating Easter-themed activity to move into the Easter holiday? This lesson reinforces basic geographical skills — a good review of geography skills and knowledge. This lesson is a great way to encourage students to use their map and technology skills, as well as, review using the coordinate system to calculate latitude and longitude (Geographical theme: absolute location). Students will use Easter terms and Google Maps to identify geographical locations and features around the world.

Your students will love this and interacting with their peers!

Description:

Each team will work together to go on a Scavenger Hunt around the globe to identify cities, landforms, and landmarks, etc. around the world that incorporate Easter words such as Easter Island (West of Chile in the Pacific Ocean), Easter Creek (Australia), Eggs and Bacon Bay (Australia), Bonnetan (France), etc. using Google Maps. Then, they will work together to determine its absolute location using the Easter Hunt Map.

Students will have a blast, and it is interesting and fun, too!

Includes:

• Easter Hunt Word List (Student Copy)

• Easter Hunt Chart (Student Copy)

• Easter Hunt Map (Student Copy)

• Detailed teacher instructions

• Teacher answer guide/key

• Suggested useful websites for checking absolute location.

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☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students

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Get ready for the most fun you'll have teaching all year with the Easter ESCAPE ROOM for ELA!

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Easter Escape Room for ELA. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. All tasks are Language Arts skills-based so that with this fun lesson, learning is not sacrificed. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of this game!

**Please note that although this activity is informative about the Christian holiday, it is a secular lesson and can be used for students of all backgrounds and religions. Students do not need any prior knowledge about Easter in order to complete this lesson and have fun with it!**

How does it work?

Your students are stuck in your classroom and cannot leave until they complete 5 tasks about Easter.

• Easter Fun Facts: In the first task, students must read fun facts about Easter, each demonstrating 1 of 6 comma rules. Students must match the fact with the comma rule. The code is revealed when cards are matched correctly.
• Easter 'Round the World: In the third task, students will read about how Easter is celebrated around the world. Many traditions may surprise you! In each passage is a commonly misspelled word. Shaded boxes in the corrected words on their answer sheet will reveal the code.
• Word Maze: In the third task, students solve a word maze about Easter. Letters collected along the way form the third code.
• Easter Hymn: In the fourth task, students will perform a close reading of the poem, Easter Hymn, by A. E. Housman (1859-1936). A. E. Housman was one of the most widely-read poets of his time and a self-proclaimed atheist which students must keep in mind as they read. Then, they will answer multiple choice questions about the poem that when correct, reveals the code.
• Jig Saw Quote: In the final task, students must assemble a jig saw puzzle that forms a humorous quote about Easter. Once the puzzle is assembled and students identify the figurative language the quote exemplifies, they may escape the room!

Product Includes:

- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Booklet

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

This escape room is suitable for middle and high school students and is ideal for any time during the Easter season!

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Inspirational Daily Slides bring daily moments of faith, reflection, and inspiration into your classroom. Perfect for use as class openers, discussion slides, homeroom, bell-ringers, or morning meeting prompts, these slides are carefully organized to engage students from the beginning of the school year until Advent.

Each slide features a bible quote from Sunday Mass, a thought-provoking quote from a saint, a discussion question or "Would You Rather?" prompt, and a light-hearted joke. The daily slides' content centers on the Catholic Mass readings for Sundays in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Product Features for Catholic Daily Slides

• Daily Bible Quotes: Start each day with an inspirational quote from the Sunday Catholic Mass readings. The slides ALSO are color-coded to match the Liturgical Colors of the Catholic Church.
• Saint Quotes: Read related reflections from saints, blessed, venerable, and servants of God, including a significant representation of BIPOC saints.
• Discussion Starters: Engage your students with thoughtful questions that range from serious to humorous, encouraging them to think deeply about their faith and personal experiences. Add a fun twist to your morning meetings with imaginative and reflective "Would You Rather?" questions that relate to the themes of the readings.
• Jokes: Lighten the mood with faith-based jokes that will bring a smile to your students' faces and create a positive atmosphere for learning. The jokes are connected to the bible readings and are ridiculous and cringy. Students will love to complain about the horrible 'dad' jokes!

How to Use Catholic Daily Slides

1. Class Openers: Begin each class with a slide to set a reflective and engaging tone. The quotes and questions can serve as excellent writing prompts or discussion starters.
2. Discussion Slides: Use the slides to spark meaningful conversations during homeroom or morning meetings, fostering a sense of community and shared values among students.
3. Daily Reflections: Incorporate the slides into your daily routine to provide students with a consistent and grounding spiritual practice.
4. Flexible Use: The slides are designed to be versatile. They can be used in sequence or chosen based on the needs and themes of the day.

Sample Content for Catholic Daily Slides

18th Week of Ordinary Time, Year B

• **Bible Quote: "**Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life." - John 6:27
• Saint Quote: "God watches over everything that happens to us. Nothing escapes His loving attention." - Blessed Benedict Daswa
• Discussion Question: Would you rather have bread rain down from heaven every morning or have a heavenly drink dispenser that gives you the perfect beverage whenever you want?
• Joke: Why is Jesus the best baker? Because He’s the bread of life!

Benefits of Catholic Daily Slides

• Engaging Content: The mix of quotes, questions, and jokes ensures that students engaged and reflective.
• Diverse Perspectives: With a significant focus on BIPOC saints and reflections, the slides offer diverse perspectives on faith and spirituality.
• Ease of Use: Download and start using the slides immediately. They are designed to fit seamlessly into your daily classroom routine.
• Spiritual Growth: Help students grow in their faith and understanding through daily exposure to inspirational and thought-provoking content. The Bible verses and questions connected to the Catholic Liturgy will help students learn about the Catholic Mass and connect to the Liturgy of the Word.

Religion teachers, Faith Formation Catechists, Catholic School Teachers, and Youth Ministers will all love these daily slides for homeroom, morning meetings, bell-ringers or ice-breakers. The quotes and questions will get kids talking. The jokes will help students to feel at ease, and the Bible verses will help prepare students to love and understand Sunday Mass.

Help your students build a meaningful and engaging Lenten journey with our specially crafted daily discussion slides for middle and high school religion classes. These daily PowerPoint slides are carefully organized to start the class with inspiration, humor, and interactive learning to your morning meetings, homeroom sessions, and bell-ringers throughout the Lenten season.

Key Features:

1. Saintly Wisdom: Each slide features a thought-provoking quote from a saint, offering valuable insights and guidance for reflection during the Lenten season to start your class with a holy bell-ringer discussion.
2. Humor in Holiness: A touch of humor is incorporated into every slide with a light-hearted joke, creating an uplifting atmosphere to start the day on a positive note during homeroom.
3. Interactive Discussion Prompts: Engage students during morning meetings with interesting and fun discussion prompts related to Lent, encouraging thoughtful conversations and fostering a sense of community in the classroom.
4. Biblical Connection: Connect each day's discussion to the recent Sunday Catholic Mass readings, reinforcing the relevance of scripture and its application to daily life.
5. Perfect for Morning Meetings, Homeroom, and Bell-Ringers: These slides are ideal for various classroom activities, serving as impactful bell-ringers, morning meeting materials, or homeroom icebreakers to set the tone for the day.
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Enhance your students' Lenten journey with our daily discussion slides, fostering a blend of spiritual reflection, humor, and community engagement. These slides are versatile, making them a perfect addition to your morning routine, homeroom sessions, and bell-ringers. Elevate the Lenten season in your classroom and inspire students to embrace the spiritual growth and community connection that Lent offers.

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