Our Universally Designed ACRE (Assessment of Child/Youth Religious Education) test activities were created with multiple intelligences in mind and frequently align to the 5 E’s. These activity packs prepare students for the yearly assessment from the National Catholic Education Association. In addition, with all of the activities originating in Google, they allow for easy Google Classroom integration. Just Open, Make a Copy, and Assign! They make for rich experiences in a blended learning environment that can be easily accessed.
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The following student-led activities are meant to prepare students for the Level 2 (Assessment of Child/Youth Religious Education) ACRE test. Ideally, stud... Read More...
The following student-led activities are meant to prepare students for the Level 1 (Assessment of Child/Youth Religious Education) ACRE test. Ideally, stud... Read More...
Students will:
Engage - Read bible verses.
Explore - Roll dice to move around the game board landing on each colored section and thereby exploring seven... Read More...
Students will:
Engage - Watch and participate in a 2-minute guided meditation.
Explain - Read specific Bible verses.
Elaborate - Place Holy Trinity w... Read More...
Students will:
Engage - Read Psalm 23.
Explore - Watch a spoken word performance of Psalm 23.
Reflect - Complete a quick write on the Psalm's persona... Read More...
Students will:
Engage - Read two famous quotes about prayer.
Explore - Watch two videos on how the brain changes with prayer.
Explain - Watch a video... Read More...
Students will:
Complete comparison diagrams for 12 vocabulary words
Use provided vocabulary research links for definitional assistance
Distinguish be... Read More...
Students will:
Collaborate in groups of 3-4
Access the Sacraments WebQuest
Research the Sacraments using provided links.
Create a slideshow presen... Read More...