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Sharing the Good News
This activity helps students prepare to share the Good News of Jesus with different individuals or groups, and then act out how they would do so, given the individual's or group's particular needs and characteristics.
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Your Relationship with Jesus
This worksheet leads students to reflect on one of three Gospel passages in which Jesus interacts with the people around him and how he shows them compassion and mercy. Students will also reflect on their own relationship with Jesus and …
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Exploring the Lectionary
In this activity, partners read the readings for a specific feast day and identify key symbols, similarities, and differences that help make Mass more meaningful.
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Final Performance Tasks for Unit 4
This handout provides two final project possibilities for Unit 4.
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Paul’s Missionary Journeys
This small-group activity asks students to read a Scripture passage about one of Paul’s missionary journeys. Students must then create several blog posts describing the story.
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Miracles
This small-group activity asks students to read several versions of a miracle of Jesus. Groups must then answer questions and create a storyboard to accompany the Scripture passage.
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Final Performance Tasks for Unit 2
This handout presents two project possibilities to assess student understanding of the concepts learned in Unit 2.
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Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1
This handout provides two project possibilities to assess student understanding of the concepts covered in Unit 1.
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Responding to God’s Invitation: Exemplary Models
This project asks students to research an exemplary model of what it means to be the best person that God created each of us to be.
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Final Performance Tasks for Unit 4
This handout provides two project options that allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts learned in Unit 4.
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Final Performance Tasks for Unit 3
This handout presents two projects to assess student understanding of the concepts presented in Unit 3.
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Final Performance Tasks for Unit 2
This handout presents two final-project possibilities for Unit 2.
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Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1
Two possible projects to assess student understanding of concepts learned in Unit 1.
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Teacher Evaluation An Interreligious Interview
A teacher evaluation for interviewing someone of a different religion.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7
The final performance task options for Unit 7 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include creating a children’s book about the Catholic Church in the United States, or creating a PowerPoint presentation about the Catholic Church in …
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Brochure on Vatican I
Work with your group to create a six-panel (folded) brochure describing the history and work of Vatican Council I.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5
The final performance task options for Unit 5 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include creating a gallery of original art on the missionaries of the church in the age of exploration, or creating a Christian missionary …
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Creating a Promotional Brochure
Your group has been assigned to create a brochure about one of the two major religious orders to emerge during the Catholic Reformation: the Jesuits or the Carmelites. Imagine that you are members of this new religious order during the …
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Web Quest on Renaissance Culture
Write your group member’s names at the top of this handout, and circle the topic assigned to your group. Use the Internet to locate three reliable sources about your group’s assigned topic in Renaissance culture. Use this handout to organize …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3
The final performance task options for Unit 3 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include creating a podcast about the Church in the High Middle Ages, or creating a journal of a Christian in the High Middle …
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Handout: Images of God in Scripture
Circle the Scripture passage that your teacher assigns you in the following list. Reflect on your assigned Scripture passage using the questions below. Use poetry, prose, painting, illustration, sculpture, or another medium to depict an image of God that is …
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Final Performance Task Options
The final performance task options for Unit 3 focusing on the Paschal Mystery, the Holy Spirit and the Church, and the mission of the Church. The options include exploring one important ministry in a diverse Church, creating a poster comparing …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2
Options of final performance tasks for Unit 2 focusing on faith, the Trinity, the Kingdom of God, and creation in the image of God. The options include writing a personal creed, creating a Holy Trinity play, or exploring three Kingdom …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
Options of final performance tasks for Unit One about the basics of Catholicism, Scripture and Tradition, and Reason and Revelation. The options include reflecting on the Catholic faith in an essay, writing a personal story about your salvation history, or …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7
Final performance task options for unit 7 that assess the students’ knowledge of consecrated life. The options include writing a biographical essay about a woman or a man who chose the consecrated life, or giving an oral presentation on a …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6
Options for final performance tasks for unit 6 focusing on the vocation to ordained life and the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The options for final performance tasks include creating a brochure on priestly formation for prospective candidates, or writing a …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5
This assessment presents the final performance task options for unit 5 focusing on the priesthood. The options include interviewing a priest, or “adopting” a missionary priest project.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4
Options of final task performances for students to choose from to demonstrate their knowledge about the Sacrament of marriage.
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Vocations: Answering God’s Call – Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3
Several project options that reinforce the main ideas of Unit 3.
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Vocations: Answering God’s Call – Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2
Several project ideas centered around the main ideas from the Unit.
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Vocations: Answering God’s Call - Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
Several final performance task options/activities that correlate with Unit 1 of Vocations: Answering God’s Call.
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Middle School Retreat to Learn about the Church as a Saving Community
An outline to help plan a middle school retreat focused on the Church as a saving community.
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Presentations on Vocations
A project where students are asked to create several presentations on vocations.
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Modern-Day Martyrs: Redemptive Love in Action
An activity where students will learn about the lives of several modern-day martyrs, draw connections between the lives of these people and the life and death of Jesus, and explore what the witness of martyrs, from the time of Jesus …
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A Graphic Novel or Play
A project where students are asked to create either a graphic novel or a play based on what they have learned in the Old Testament.
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Researching and Writing about Scripture
A wrap-up project on researching and writing about Scripture.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5
Several final performance task project options for Unit 5 of The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4
Several project ideas that coincide with Unit 4 of The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition.
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Wrap-up: A Graphic Novel or Playlist, from Section 3 of "Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible"
A section wrap-up activity where students create a graphic novel or playlist.
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The Life and Times of Jesus, from Section 3 Part 2 of "Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible"
A homework assignment on the life and times of Jesus.
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Research Ideas for the Life and Times of Jesus, from Section 3 Part 2 of "Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible"
Several research ideas for projects and activities on the life and times of Jesus.
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Revelation Gallery Walk Stations Wrap-Up Activity, from Section 2 of "Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible"
Stations for a section wrap-up Revelation gallery walk.
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Interviewing an Adult Who Has a Personal Relationship with Jesus, from Section 2 Part 1 of "Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible"
How to conduct an interview with an adult who has a personal relationship with Jesus, including appropriate questions to ask.
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A Brochure about the Trinity in Everyday Life
A wrap-up activity for Section 1 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ”
Several final performance task options for Unit 8 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ”
Several final performance task options for Unit 7 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ”
Several final performance task options for Unit 6 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
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Analyzing Artistic Depictions of the Book of Glory
A group activity where students analyze the artistic depictions of the Book of Glory.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ”
Several final performance task options for Unit 5 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ”
Several final performance task options for Unit 4 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ”
Several final performance task options for Unit 3 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ”
Several final performance task options for Unit 2 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ"
Several final performance task options for Unit 1 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 8 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 7 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 6 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 5 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
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A Service Project
A service project that will help students imitate Jesus’ love for those in need.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 4 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final performance Task Options for Unit 1 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 1 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
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Using Final Performance Tasks to Assess Understanding
A reading on how to use final performance tasks to assess student understanding.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 8 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 7 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 6 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 5 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Moses and Joshua: Small-Group Project, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
A small-group project where students compare and contrast Moses and Joshua as leaders of Israel, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 4 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Festivals and Holy Days: Research Project, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
A research project on festivals and holy days, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 1 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
Several final performance task options for Unit 8 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A list of several final performance task options for Unit 7 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A list of several final performance task options for Unit 6 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A list of several final performance task options for Unit 5 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A list of several final performance task options for Unit 5 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Just Choices
A worksheet on just choices where students choose a topic to cover as well as a task based on their preferred learning style.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A list of several final performance task options for Unit 6 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4
A list of several final performance task options for Unit 4 of "Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A list of several final performance task options for Unit 7 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Prayer Stations
Three prayer stations presenting ideas for craft projects to help make forgiveness more tangible for students.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
Several final performance task options for Unit 8 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
Several final performance task options for Unit 3 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Final Performance Tasks Options for Unit 4 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A listing of several final performance tasks options for Unit 4 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A listing of several final performance task options for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3
A number of final performance task options for Unit 3 of "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2
A listing of final performance task options for Unit 2 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
Options for final performance tasks for Unit 1 of "Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
Options for final performance tasks for Unit 1 of "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8
Several performance task options for Unit 8 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Spotlighting Quotes on Respecting Sexualtity
Quotes on respecting sexuality, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Card Deal Questions on the Christian Vision of Marriage
An activity dealing with index cards from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performace Task for Unit 7
Several final performance task options for Unit 7 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6
Options for final performance tasks for Unit 6 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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The Church Is One
This project is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students are asked to do research on the mark of the Church as 'One' using various websites.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers ideas for assessing students who have recently learned about the Church, especially the birth of the Church at Pentecost.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers various project ideas for students who have recently studied the Paschal Mystery, especially the birth of the Church at Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit, and the …
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Using a Wiki for Group Projects
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the use of Wikis for classroom group projects, including some suggestions and caveats.
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Using Final Performance Tasks to Assess Understanding
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using Final Performance Tasks to assess students.
