Light, Land and Life
Essential Questions:
- How do we find meaning in the diversity of landscapes and landforms?
- How can we express ourselves in prayer, poetry and drama?
- How is our identity linked to our landscape?
Key Terms
- Landscape
- Landform
- Geomorphology
Think: BY YOURSELF - try and come up with a definition for the key terms above.
Pair: Once instructed, share this with the person next to you. Discuss the process that you went through to think up your definition.
Share: As a class, we can discuss some of our ideas for what each key term means.
Then, we will Google the definitions and update/ write down the actual definition.
Pair: Once instructed, share this with the person next to you. Discuss the process that you went through to think up your definition.
Share: As a class, we can discuss some of our ideas for what each key term means.
Then, we will Google the definitions and update/ write down the actual definition.
Writing Exercise
Two mysterious portals had appeared in the twilight. The first door burst open and beams of light poured through, filling the countryside with an amber glow.
Sleepily, a man stumbled over the cool grass in a dream-like trance. The Earth seemed to stand still. Everything seemed to have stopped. All he could hear was the distant rumble of thunder, and the constant drone of the television within.
He was now just a few steps away. What lay within the mysterious door that lay ahead?
Sleepily, a man stumbled over the cool grass in a dream-like trance. The Earth seemed to stand still. Everything seemed to have stopped. All he could hear was the distant rumble of thunder, and the constant drone of the television within.
He was now just a few steps away. What lay within the mysterious door that lay ahead?
Air Bands
Tie up your pretend shoelaces and buckle up your imaginary seat belt because it is time for Air bands! But what is Air bands you might ask? It's Air guitar .... on performance enhancing substances!
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In groups of four, you are to pick a song, choreograph some sweet sweet air-band moves to that song and present it to the class. Pick your songs wisely ....
Australia's Landforms
We're going to work through the worksheet together as a class using the slides below.
Writing and Nature
Reflect on how the landscape prompts in us deeper questions that can act as an awakening of our spirituality. Think back to a time when you saw the intricacies of nature and how that has left you pondering. Can't think of anything... check the photo below.