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 1 (Assessment of Child/Youth Religious Education) ACRE test. Ideally, stud... 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:
Collaborate in groups of 3-4
Access the Sacraments WebQuest
Research the Sacraments using provided links.
Create a slideshow presen... Read More...
Students will:
Engage & Explore - Watch a short video on how Jesus taught His disciples how to pray.
Explain - Read Luke 11: 1-13 and identify the O... Read More...
Students will review 12 Catholic practices/teachings in a "No Fail Quiz" format.
Meaning, they answer a question and if they get it right, they are moved on ... Read More...
Students will:
Engage - Discuss each virtue with a partner.
Explore - Find a representation image about each virtue.
Explain - Use provided research ... Read More...
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Engage - Watch a Matthew 22: 37-39 music video.
Explore - Watch a Parable of the Sheep and the Goats movie clip.
Explain - Read three ... Read More...
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Engage - Watch a short video about the Good News.
Explore - Collaborate in groups of 3-4 and choose one evangelist to study.
Explain ... Read More...