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VERSES: Luke 15:11-32 MEMORY VERSE: Luke 15:17 "And when he came to himself..." BOOK TO REMEMBER: 1 Kings Write "1 Kings" on small slips of paper, so the students may memorize another book of the Old Testament at home. PRAYER: Pray that we will stay in God's loving family and be protected and cared for. God loves us; let us show our love to Him by doing His commandments. SPECIAL SONG: Read, Read Every Day (see February 2014 - Songs We Sing In Bible Class #1 on this blog. Click on orange circle to hear song.) VISUAL AID: Draw a large Activity on whiteboard or chalkboard (see Activity below) LESSON POINTS: Jesus had been teaching different parables to the people and He told one more-The Parable of the Prodigal Son. Jesus said, "There was a man who had two sons. One day the younger son said to his father, "Father, give me my inheritance." So the man divided his money up between his two sons. Not too long after the younger son had received his money, he gathered all of his things together and moved to faraway country and wasted all his money with riotous or rowdy, uncontrolled, and undisciplined living. Whatever the younger son wanted to do, he did it until he had spent all of his money and had nothing left. Then the unexpected happened. There was a great famine in this faraway country and there was no food and the prodigal son was hungry. Since he had wasted all of his money, he had no food and no friends and no family. There was no one who would help him, so he got a job. His boss sent him out to the fields to feed the pigs. The younger son was so hungry that he would have gladly eaten the garbage that the pigs ate. But, then the young man came to his senses, and he said to himself, "How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread to eat at home, and here I am dying from hunger! I know what I will do! I will go back home to my father and say, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you and am no more worthy to be called your son. Please make me like one of your hired servants." This was a very reasonable and mature way of thinking! The young man got up and headed home, back to his father. But, when he was a long way down the road, his father saw him, and had compassion on him, and ran to him and fell on his son's neck and kissed him. His father had been looking for him every day and, finally, his son had come home! What a happy day! The younger son said to his father, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to called your son.' But the father said to his other servants, "Bring him the best robe and put it on him. Bring a ring for his hand and shoes for his feet! Prepare a feast and let us eat and be happy! My son was dead and is alive again! He was lost and now he is found!' Everyone was happy that the prodigal son had come home--or almost everyone! His older brother had been working out in the field and as he got closer to the house, he could hear music and dancing. He did not know what was going on, so he called to one of the servants and asked what had happened. Why was there music and celebration? The servant told the older son that his younger brother had come home and his father had made a feast or banquet because he had come home safe and sound. But the older son was angry and would not even go into the house! Finally, his father came out to him and urged him to come in and celebrate. But, the older son said to his father, "I have served you all of these years and have not sinned against you, and you have never made a feast for me that I might celebrate with my friends! But, as soon as your son, who has wasted all of his money, came home, you have made a feast for him!" The father explained to the older son, "Son, you have always been with me, and all that I have is yours. It is good that we should celebrate and be happy. Your brother who was dead is alive again, and was lost, but now he is found!'" What this parable means: Even more valuable than a lamb or coin, this story tells of a man who was lost and was found alive! After making bad decisions, the best decision the young man made was to go home, ask for his father's forgiveness, and become a son again. That is what it is like for someone who has left God and realizes his mistake, asks for forgiveness of his sins, and returns to the Lord. The father had been looking for the day that his son was coming home. He had been looking down the road for him. That, too, is like God watching for the sinner to come home. Then, when the sinner returns to his home, the Father is filled with so much compassion and happiness that all is forgiven. The older son is like some Christians today who are selfish and are without compassion and forgiveness towards the sinner who has come to their senses like the prodigal son. "Older Student" Tips: The word "prodigal" means "one who is wasteful." Feeding pigs was probably one of the lowest and worst jobs that the younger son could have performed. Being a Jew, pigs were 'unclean' and not eaten, so being right down there in the mud with the pigs would have been a great insult to a Jewish man. It is interesting to note that the prodigal son returned home without even wearing any shoes on his feet! Notice, also, the father's tremendous joy when his younger returns home! When we have separated ourselves from God by sinning, God is grieved, yet, when we return back to Him with godly repentance, God feels more joyous than the prodigal son's father! God loves us so! ACTIVITY: The Prodigal Son Materials needed: 9" x 12" yellow construction paper, marker, crayons. Hand out yellow paper. Fold 2" of top edge of paper down. Fold paper in half. Trace on lines (see picture). Write "What the PRODIGAL SON was given when he returned home" and "Luke 15:11-32" in top box on yellow paper. Number each box: 1, 2, 3, 4. In Box #1: Write "best robe" and draw a colorful robe or coat in the box. In Box #2: Write "ring" and draw a ring in the box. In Box #3: Write "shoes" and draw a picture of shoes in the box. In Box #4: Write "love" and draw a picture of a heart in the box.

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Explore some of the amazing and unusual homes found around the world with this ‘Who Lives Here?’ Geography scheme of work for KS1. This downloadable Geography scheme of work is ready to teach. Each lesson contains a lesson plan, a slideshow presentation and printable resources, all saved as PDFs. Pick from one of the lessons or download the whole scheme. While you are here, make sure you have browse our other paid and free Geography resources.   #TheCompleteSeries6lessons From a single dwelling in the Amazon rainforest that houses an entire village, to underground cave homes in Africa, your class will learn about the diverse homes and cultures of different groups of people around the world! Containing six detailed lesson plans, a set of slides for each lesson, as well as a variety of engaging and colourful printable resources, this KS1 ‘Who Lives Here?’ scheme is completely ready for you to teach and enjoy with your class. This scheme of work is also part of a Topic Bundle. Perfect if you are teaching 'Houses and Homes' as a cross-curricular topic. #Lesson1TheInuitPeople In this first lesson, children find out who lives on the largest island in the world, Greenland. They explore both the traditional and modern way of life for Inuits. In their independent activities, they will match answers to questions, sort fact cards, or identify and correct true and false statements. In the FSD? activity, children will compare and contrast the traditional Inuit way of life to their own lifestyle, using given headings. What's included: Lesson plan Slides Activity ideas Question and Answer Cards Fact Cards True or False Cards Comparison Sheet #Lesson2TheYanomamiPeople Children find out about the way of life of the Yanomami people in South America. They explore their homes, the differing roles of men and women, the food they eat, and how they celebrate. In their independent activities, children use what they have learned to identify true and false statements, complete sentences, and answer questions. In the alternative activity, children pretend to be members of a Yanomami village and make decisions together! What's included: Lesson plan Slides Activity ideas Differentiated worksheets Word Bank Question Cards Scenario Cards #Lesson3ANomadicWayofLife In this lesson, children learn about a nomadic way of life by exploring the lifestyle of those who live on the Mongolian grasslands. They find out why they need to keep moving from place to place, and what their portable homes are like. In their independent activities, children use a map and key to answer questions involving simple compass directions. In the alternative activity, children discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the nomadic way of life. What's included: Lesson plan Slides Activity ideas Differentiated worksheets Grasslands Map Map Key Cards The Barga Family Sheet #Lesson4TheMaasaiPeople Children learn about the traditional way of life of the Maasai people in Kenya. They explore what their villages are like, why their animals are so important to them, and other aspects of the Maasai culture. In their independent activities, children use what they have learned to explain what life is like in a Maasai village. In the FSD? activity, children match and sequence pictures and descriptions of how to build a Maasai house. What's included: Lesson plan Slides Activity ideas Differentiated worksheets Photo Cards & Question Mat Letter to the Maasai Sheet Word Bank Inkajijk Building Picture Cards Inkajijk Building Description Cards #Lesson5UndergroundCaveHomes In this lesson, children explore the underground cave homes created by the Berber people in Tunisia. They learn how they were built, and why people choose to live there. In their independent activities, they explore the culture of the Berber people, by either creating their own paper weaving of a kilim, or following some simple recipes for making flavoured couscous. What's included: Lesson plan Slides Activity ideas Kilim Picture Cards Teacher Preparation Instruction Sheet Kilim Weaving Instruction Sheet Challenge Sheet Teacher Information Sheet Recipe Cards #Lesson6ComparingHomes This final lesson begins with children showing what they have learned by using clues to identify different homes. In their independent activities, they compare and contrast homes through discussion prompted by given questions. In the alternative activity, children complete a map key matching the location of the different homes to information about them. What's included: Lesson plan Slides Activity ideas Picture Cards Question Cards Compare and Contrast Sheet Information Cards World Map Key Sheet Key Cards Free Overview (Medium-Term Plan) Download a free overview to support your teaching of this scheme of work. Free Assessment Grid Download a free, editable assessment grid to support your teaching of this scheme of work. Curriculum Objectives covered KS1 - name and locate the world's seven continents and five oceans. KS1 - understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical geography of a small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in a contrasting non-European country. KS1 - use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical features, including: beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather. KS1 - use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage KS1 - use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, near and far; left and right], to describe the location of features and routes on a map

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Using timelines in your classroom is a key requirement of the Australian HASS curriculum. Incorporate this Australian First Nations Reconciliation Timeline into your classroom and you will not only be meeting these history requirements but you will also have a great display in your classroom that can lead to further language-rich activities and investigations, perfect for National Reconciliation Week or NAIDOC week! Events included on these posters: - Captain Cooks arrives in Botany Bay - First Fleet arrives - Commonwealth of Australia is formed - Australian citizenship given to all Australians - Indigenous people given the right to vote - Australian Government given power to make laws regarding Indigenous peoples - Aboriginal Tent Embassy campaigns for rights outside parliament - Department of Aboriginal Affairs is established - Racial Discrimination Act is passed through Parliament - Patricia O'Shane becomes Australia's first Aboriginal barrister - Uluru is handed back to its traditional owners - Bob Hawke receives The Barunga Statement - Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody presents its final report - Aboriginal Reconciliation Council meets for the first time - Mabo decision is handed down - First National Week of Prayer for Reconciliation is held - First Reconciliation Week is held - Bringing them home report is launched - National Sorry day is commemorated for the first time - 300 000 people walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of reconciliation - Memorial established for Stolen Generations - Kevin Rudd formally apologises - Australia supports United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Take a look at some of the great feedback for this resource: "Useful and informative" "This is awesome, thanks so much" "Great resource! Being from the US, it really came in handy getting to know more about the Aboriginal culture. Thank you!" "Amazing display! Love this resource!" If you liked the look of these posters, you may also like these: — Aboriginal Multi-Purpose Editable Classroom Labels — Australian History Timeline — Australian Celebrations Classroom Display Posters FAQ How many posters are included? 24 beautifully presented posters, highlighting the events that have had an impact on the recognition of the rights of Australia's Indigenous peoples are included in this set. Can I share this resource with my teaching partner? No. This product is for personal use only. Multiple licences are available for use among more than one person. On what size paper is this resource best printed? This resource is designed to be printed on A4 sized paper. To fit other paper sizes, ensure you hit 'fit to page' before printing. Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback!  If you want to connect with me further, check out Ridgy Didge on these social media platforms: - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you so much, Mel

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