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Essential Questions what’s the “big idea”? M. Sutherland, R. Guetter OCSTA Convention, 2009
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Prairie Assoc of Christian Schools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Edmonton Christian Schools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Students will praise God by creating beautiful things. 4. Beauty – Creating ,[object Object],[object Object],Students will respond to God’s call to be stewards of all of creation. 3. Earth – Keeping ,[object Object],Students will be challenged to identify and understand the idols of our time. 2. Idolatry – Discerning ,[object Object],Students will be involved in regular and meaningful worship experiences. 1. God - Worshipping
[object Object],[object Object],Students will find harmony and order in God’s creation. 10.Order - Discovering ,[object Object],[object Object],Students bear the image of God in their daily lives. 9.Image – Reflecting ,[object Object],[object Object],Students will be active pursuers and builders of communal shalom. 8.Community – Building ,[object Object],[object Object],Students will work actively to heal brokenness and bring joy. 7.Servant – Working ,[object Object],[object Object],Students will celebrate God’s beautiful creation. 6.Creation – Enjoying ,[object Object],[object Object],Students will act as agents of change by identifying and responding to injustices. 5.Justice – Seeking
Marva Dawn – streams of living water ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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