Putting Yourself in the Shoes of Others
Today we are going to look at how other people may see the Bega Valley. This will help to form up some of the ideas you may want to elaborate on for your podcast.
In three groups, we are going to have a think about what three different generations (teenagers, parents, grandparents) feel about our local area. On one side, you are going to write what you think they like about the local area. Then, on the back, you are going to brainstorm what you feel they don't like. We will come back and discuss our ideas. |
Now, you are going to come up with a range of different questions that you would pose if you were going to survey the local community to find out what they think about our local area.
Come up with ten questions in a Google Doc that you think would help to gather helpful information.
Come up with ten questions in a Google Doc that you think would help to gather helpful information.
World's Most Liveable Cities In 2019
In pairs, answer the following question: Which factors affected the ranking of Australia’s cities? Students highlight main ideas in the article. Students share their findings with the class.
Now that we've read about what metrics are used to rank a city, create a table in your exercise book using those same metrics and fill in the ideas we brainstormed yesterday to see how the Bega Valley Shire would rank.
Reminder, metrics include:
Reminder, metrics include:
Podcast Example - The Signal
Today we are going to listen to a podcast that has been created by the ABC. This is a daily podcast that goes a little further into some of the current news stories that are in circulation.
We are going to listen to this podcast in its entirety and write down any of the structural components/ ideas that you could use in the creation of your podcast. |
Changing Liveability
Creation Stories: In the Beginning
Let's grab the Bibles and have a read through the Genesis story.
As we read create a list of all of the different stages of creations. You may like to create a table in your book like below:
As we read create a list of all of the different stages of creations. You may like to create a table in your book like below:
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As we watch the video below add anything you may have missed.
Three Worlds of the Text
Students identify similarities and differences between our scientific understanding of the evolution of the earth and the biblical account.
The Bible is a spiritual document, not a scientific one and therefore it cannot be read as one. The Bible highlights that our universe has a divine creator who cares about humanity and seeks a deep relationship with us.
Students explore the world behind the text:
What is the context of the Creation Story?
This text was created by Jewish Nomadic people who had been enslaved by other people for centuries (think Roman Empire). They are trying to find their beginning story is that unites them and answer civilisation's key questions:
- Who am I?
- Where did I come from?
- What is my faith story?
It is impossible to put a historical finger on the Creation Story, because it is a sacred story. This is part of the story of Man Kind. It has been argued that written by Moses, (according to Jewish Tradition). Ancient cosmology understood that the world was flat, and had four corners, heaven resided above the waters and there was a pit below the earth known as Sheol - the abode of the dead.
Students explore the world of the text:
What is the text saying?
Is it a poem, story, prayer etc?
What literary techniques is the writer using to convey his message?
Students explore the world in front of the text:
How do you respond to the story?
What experiences have you had that shape the way you read it??
What spiritual insights do you get from the text?
What does Genesis tell us about God?
Extension: The Bible passage is full of visual imagery. In your exercise book you are to create a visual representation of one of the key sentences.