Grade 2- Themes 1 and 2

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THEME ONE:

Created and Loved by

God

-       appreciate that creation, people, and feelings are all gifts from God and develop ways to respond to these gifts

-       understand and value how each person is unique and has feelings, likes and dislikes

-       identify and appreciate what the human body is like and the ways in which the student grows

-          enter into prayers of thanksgiving

-          name/express personal feelings, likes and dislikes

-          describe the actions that can be done with a person’s ears, hands, nose, eye and mouth

-          assess own personal growth and areas in which growth needs to happen (i.e. orally, picture drawing)

·     (name of student)   has demonstrated an understanding of the uniqueness of people as well as the celebrations and changes that can occur in the family

·                                        has recognized the uniqueness of people as well as learned that each family welcomes its children in special ways

·                                         has discovered the uniqueness of people including his/her own special place in his/her family and the world

·                                         ’s contribution to class discussions demonstrates an understanding of the relationship in families, amongst friends, and between friends

THEME TWO:

Living

in

Relation-ship

–          discover and celebrate the many ways families share love

–          identify the feelings that occur and some of the ways a family changes with the birth of a new baby

–          recognize that each child has a special place in the family

–          comprehend and appreciate the gift of friendship

–          draw a picture to introduce the members of the student’s family

–          draw/orally describe one family activity that the student enjoys

–          discuss orally the feelings associated with and the changes that occur when a new baby joins the family

–          draw a picture about a story told to them when the student was a baby

–          draw and name one special activity done with a brother, sister, cousin or close friend

–          name qualities of friendship

–          describe one friend

–          help create a class book entitled, “We Have Fun With Our Friends”

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THEME THREE:

Created

Sexual:

Male

and

Female

-    deepen understanding about sharing life and love in marriage

-    discover human life in the uterus, during birth and human growth after birth

-    recognize the gift of their bodies and how to treat their bodies with respect

-    describe a family wedding orally or in written form

-    actively and respectfully participate in a discussion about human life in the uterus

-    share a story about a new baby with my family

-    research and orally present information about his/her day of birth and naming

-    actively and respectfully participate in a discussion about the gift of boys’ and girls’ bodies

-    orally or in written form show she/he can care for her/his body

-    complete the crossword activity “All About My Body”

·    (name of student)   has demonstrated a deeper understanding and respect this year for God’s plan for new life through participating in class discussions about how human life develops

·   ________________  through written class assignments has demonstrated a good understanding about marriage, new human life and the care his/her body needs in order to stay healthy

· _______________   has respectfully and actively been a part of our class discussions and story sharing about weddings and her/his birth and naming

*We have suggested previously that teachers should teach parts of the Physical Education Health unit using Theme Three from Fully Alive since there is overlap in these areas.  Some of the statements for reporting learning in Family life can then be included in the Physical Education section of the report card.  This will hopefully assist you in your reporting of both subject areas as well as ensuring that what is covered in the Health unit is reflective of Catholic Family Life teaching.

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THEME FOUR:

Growing

in

Commit-ment

-    recognize and appreciate that they depend on the commitment of many people

-    appreciate the importance of keeping our word to others

-    realize that sometimes people have to break their word

-    appreciate and practise the skill of how to make good decisions

-    write/tell a story about some of the people in the community on whom they depend

-    actively and respectfully participate in a class discussion/presentation about the consequences of keeping/not keeping one’s word

-    write/tell about a time when it was hard for them to keep their word

-    write/tell responses to the examples of children faced with making a decision:

1) to choose between the circus or a birthday party

2) to choose to follow a friend and break a school rule or refuse

-    make posters using the statement “Decisions Are Hard to Make”  using helpful sayings (ie. Think for Yourself, Be Strong).

·      (name of student) has demonstrated a good understanding of the importance and the difficulty involved in making decisions and keeping commitments through his/her participation in our class discussions and written work.  Thank you ____________ for being God’s gift to our class this year.

·      ______________  understands and appreciates the skill of decision-making by demonstrating this in day- to- day school situations, as well as identify the many ways in which people use and appreciate the gifts that God has made in this world.  Thank you ____________ for being God’s gift to our class this year

·      ______________ can identify the many people in the community on whom he/she depends, can name some/all of steps involved in making a decision and has shown through his/her pictures an appreciation for the gift of God’s world.  Thank you ____________ for being God’s gift to our class this year.

THEME FIVE:

Living

in

the

World

-    identify and appreciate some of the reasons why God’s world is a good place to live

-    recognize and appreciate the many natural resources of the world

-    discover and value some of the ways people work to transform God’s many gifts

-    write/tell and draw a picture about something that makes the world a good place to be

-    write/tell and draw three gifts/resources that God has given us that we need

-    draw some of the people who work together to make a house