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Produced by CAFOD : official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of Caritas International.

Date accessed 6/7/2016Source of Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOgF2Kgel6k

CLIMATE KIDS : NASA’S EYES ON THE EARTH (WEBSITE)Produced by : NASA Date accessed 6/7/2016Source of Life Unit Level 4 : GOD : Harmony in Creation

Content areas : 1. weather & climate2. Air 3. Ocean 4. Fresh Water 5. Carbon’s travel 6. Energy7. Plants & Animals8. Technology

http://climatekids.nasa.gov/big-questions/

A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE (WEBSITE)Produced by : EPA – ENVORONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Date accessed 6/7/2016

Source of Life Unit Level 4 : GOD : Harmony in CreationContent areas

1. Learn the Basics2. See the Impacts3. Think like a Scientist4. Be part of the Solution

https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html

WRITING TO GOD – KID’S EDITIONAuthor/illustrator RACHEL G HACKENBERGPublisher PARACLETE PRESSISBN 9781612611075Source of Life TopicsThemes

PRAYER

Writing prayers that use your 5 senses Writing to God about your feelings

Writing to God about nature Writing prayers using Bible verses

Writing to God about ordinary events in your life

Trying new words and pictures of God

Tell God “Thank You’

MAMA MITIAuthor/illustrator DONNA NAPOLIPublisher SIMON & SHUSTERISBN 9781416935056Source of Life TopicsThemes

Levels 2-4 CREATIONOne person can make a difference

Summary: The story of Wangari Maathai, who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, an African grassroots organization, and in 2004 was the first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace

Prize.

CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOMEAuthors Bill Huebsch with trish HindmarshPublisher GarrattISBN 9781925009781Source of Life Teacher Reference

An Australian group reading guide to Poe Francis’ Laudato Si

Contents 1. What is happening to our Common Home?

2. The Gospel of Creation

3. The Human Roots of the Ecological Crisis

4. Integral Ecology

5. Lines of Approach and Action

6. Ecological Education and Spirituality

Review from Echoing the Word Vol 15 No 3 : Care of our Common Home is a document that places Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’, firmly in the hands of Australians. This reading guide uses a variety of reflection questions and additional materials to support an exploration of the encyclical. The prayer, the Canticle of Creation is used as the basis of the document. Each chapter poses a series of questions and reflections to challenge the reader to look at their own behaviours and attitudes, and those of our government and nation, and address these in practical ways. Some examples of these challenges include ; What does Pope Francis mean by a “throwaway culture”? What steps am I taking to reduce and recycle in my home or workplace? (School?) A true “ecological debt” exists, particularly between the global north and south, Pope Francis writes (LS 51). What does he mean? In addition to the questions, a variety of feature articles explore how various Australians have taken steps, within their influence, to preserve the environment. A particularly inspiring example for students is an article about some young Australian professionals who used solar technology to improve the living conditions and employment of those suffering poverty in India. Naturally, through the photographs and an article, indigenous Australians are highlighted as people who lived in harmony with the land and nature, and maintained a relationship with the land, which allowed it to heal and renew itself. Teaching Ideas: A school environmental group could use the document as a source of prayer and reflection and perhaps focus on one section of the encyclical annually. Secondary students could use the document to create a summary of the encyclical and rewrite the reflection questions for a younger audience. For example senior Catholic Studies students could do this for a Year 9, a Year 7 or a Year 4 class. Catechists or RE teachers could use one or more sections of the document as professional development in a meeting, retreat or reflection day.

MRS DOGAuthor/illustrator Janeen Brian & Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

Publisher Five Mile Press

ISBN : 9781760066451

Source of LifeTeaching Notes

http://resource.scholastic.com.au/resourcefiles/_49761.pdf

Themes Aging Change Courage Trust Friendship Hope Love

Echoing the Word review Vol 15 No 3

Mrs Dog is a heart-warming story of the development of an unusual but precious bond between an old sheep dog and an orphaned lamb. Mrs Dog, no longer able to do her duties as a sheep dog, fills her days chasing shadows and wandering around the farm. On one of her wanderings she finds a tiny lamb lying still and alone in the paddock.

“Leave it, Mrs Dog,” called Tall-One.“It’s too small and weak to live.” But Mrs Dog carried the little Woolly-Head to the Big Kennel.

Mrs Dog names the lamb Baa-rah and takes care of her. The day comes when Baa-rah needs to be taken out to learn about the world. Mrs Dog tries to teach Baa-rah how to pounce, belly-crawl and bark; but most importantly where not to go, especially not to the Dangerous Place.

Days later after their usual wandering, Mrs Dog leaves Baa-rah to return to the kennel but is attacked by magpies and falls over the edge down into the Dangerous Place. Hours pass and Baa-rah searches everywhere for Mrs Dog.

Trembling Baa-rah crept towards the Dangerous Place.Closer. Closer. Closer. And then… His heart pounded.

Baa-rah returns to the farm house. He must find help; he must be understood; try to bark and be heard…

The feelings of nurture, protection, loyalty, devotion, trust and such like are all key characteristics of strong relationships and it is important that children are intentionally and explicitly taught about these qualities. Mrs Dog is an ideal story that affords such intentional exploration in a warm, tender and sensitive manner.

HOME OF THE CUCKOO CLOCKAuthor/illustrator ROBERT FAVRETTO & David

EustacePublisher FORD STISBN 9781925272253Source of Life TopicsThemes

Creation: Creating order from chaosMeasurement of time.

Summary: The village of Schoenwald is frozen in time. With no clock to measure their lives, the townsfolk live in chaos. Until an unexpected visitor arrives and changes the village that time forgot, forever. A magical legend about the incredible cuckoo clock.

Michael Fallon’s Commentaries – New TestamentProduced by Michael Fallon MSCDate accessed 15/aug/2016ISBNSource of Life Topics Teacher REF - Scripture

http://mbfallon.com/new_testament.html

IMMIGRATIONAuthor/illustrator Harriet BrundlePublisher Book LifeISBN 9781786370228

Source of Life TopicsThemes

Level 4 : MISSION : Living and Sharing

Summary: What does it mean to be an immigrant? Why do people move to a new home? How does it feel when they get there? This informative title answers all the big questions on immigration and helps children to understand this topical issue from a range of perspectives. Modern images and

accessible text make each page engaging for young readers.

WELCOME TO COUNTRYAuthor/illustrator Aunty Joy Murphy & Lisa

KennedyPublisher Black DogISBN 9781922244871Themes Welcome to Country

Teaching Notes available

THIS IS A WELCOME to country : Wurundjeri Country (not an acknowledgement but could be adapted)

Summary: Welcome to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. We are part of this land and the land is part of us. This is where we come from. Aunty Joy Wandin Murphy is a most respected senior Wurundjeri elder of the Kulin alliance. This is a very accessible welcome that introduces and gives meaning and explanation within the text to the customs and symbols of Indigenous Australia. Aboriginal communities across Australia have boundaries that are defined by mountain ranges and waterways. Traditionally, to cross these boundaries or enter community country you needed permission from the neighbouring community. When this permission was granted the ceremony now called Welcome to Country took place. Each community had its own way of welcoming to country, and they still do today. (Books in Print)

BIG BOOK OF BIBLE GAMES 2 Grades 1-6Author/illustratorPublisher Gospel LightISBN 9780830730537Source of Life TopicsThemes

General

150 active games – FUN

Discussion questions for each game

Relating to life situations

Games grouped around following themes;

Christmas Easter/Palm Sunday Forgiving Others Friendship God’s Care God’s Forgiveness God’s Love God’s Wisdom Leadership Obeying God Praising God Prayer Sowing Love to God Showing Love to Others Telling Others

REFUGEESAuthor/illustrator Harriet BrundlePublisher Book LifeISBN 9781786370242Source of Life TopicsThemes

Level 4 : MISSION : living and Sharing

Summary: Why do people become refugees? How does it fell to be a refugee? How do refugees travel to a new home? This informative title answers all the big questions on refugees and helps children to understand this topical issue from a range of perspectives. Modern images and accessible text make each page engaging for young readers.

THE AUSTRALIAN MUSLIM STUDENTAuthor/illustrator Manar ChelebiPublisher David Barlow PublishingISBN 9781921333040Source of Life TopicsThemes

Level 4 : Discovering Our Christian Heritage Teacher Ref

Contents

1. Introducing Islam2. Islam and Christianity3. Muslims in Australia4. Misconceptions about Islam and Muslims5. Effects of September 11, 2001 on Australian Muslims6. Respecting the needs of Muslim students.

7. Suggested activities for Primary students8. Suggested activities for Secondary students

Glossary, resource list and Photocopiable activity sheets

25 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLEAuthor/illustrator LES MILLERPublisher NOVALISISBN 9782896464111Source of Life Topics LEVEL 4 : SACRED STORIES

GENERALQuestions include;

Why was the Bible written?

How do we know the Bible is true?

What do things that happened so long ago have to do with me today?

Why do we have four gospels?

What is the Kingdom ?

25 QUESTIONS ABOUT PRAYERAuthor/illustrator LES MILLERPublisher NOVALISISBN 9782896463763Source of Life TopicsThemes

GENERAL

Questions include;

Why should I pray?

How did Jesus pray?

Why do we end our prayers with AMEN?

Can we use our own words when we pray?

Does God always answer our prayers?

How does prayer help the world?

INSIDE ISLAM : a guide for Catholics : 100 questions and answersAuthor/illustrator Daniel Ali & Robert SpencerPublisher Ascension PressISBN 9780965922852Source of Life TopicsThemes

Level 4 : Discovering Our Christian Heritage Teacher Ref

CELEBRATING CHRISTIAN FESTIVALSAuthor/illustrator NICK HUNTERPublisher RAINTREEISBN 9781406297706Source of Life TopicsThemes

Level 4 : Discovering Our Christian Heritage

Christian not CATHOLIC

CELEBRATING ISLAMIC FESTIVALSAuthor/illustrator LIZ MILESPublisher RAINTREEISBN 9781406297676Source of Life TopicsThemes

Level 4 : Discovering Our Christian Heritage

THE LONELY GIANTAuthor/illustrator SOPHIE AMBROSEPublisher WALKER BOOKSISBN 9781406361544Source of Life TopicsThemes

Level 3 : sacrament of reconciliationLevel 3 : for creation PraiseLevel 2 : Creation

Summary: A modern fable, this is a story of conserving the environment, friendship and freedom. The forest giant likes nothing better than smashing, bashing and pulling up trees. But when all the animals run away in fear, the giant finds himself so very sad and lonely. How he misses the crackling warmth of a fire; how he misses the sweet, melodious songs of the birds! Can the lonely giant find a way to bring back the woodland bloom, and even make some friends? (Publisher)

TEACHING NOTES : http://www.lamontbooks.com.au/media/69322/august-2016-ps-the-lonely-giant.pdf

DOG LOSTAuthor/illustrator Jan Ramage & Brian SimmondsPublisher Helen Chamberlain Book –

Windy HollowsISBN 9781922081612

Summary: This story is inspired by the heroic accounts of dogs that miraculously find their way home after long periods of being lost. Some inner sense of knowing guides them back home. A longing and bond of love and loyalty drives them forward. Mankind owes so much to our faithful best friend

Could be treated as an Australian version of the LOST SHEEP parable.

MUSIC FOR REFLECTIVE PRAYER DVDAuthor/illustratorPublisher Kevin MayhewISBNSource of Life TopicsThemes

PRAYER STAFF

Soft spiritual music and images.

25 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POPEAuthor/illustrator Les MillerPublisher NovalisISBN 9782896462377

Questions include

Who is the pope?

How do popes help the world?

How are Popes chosen?

What does a pope do during a normal day?

Why does the pope travel to other countries?

Why does the pope make rules for Catholics?

How can we help the pope with his work.

25 QUESTIONS ABOUT CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGAuthor/illustrator LES MILLERPublisher NOVALISISBN 9782896464128Source of Life TopicsThemes

GENERAL

QUESTIONS INCLUDE

What is social justice?

What does the Lord’s Prayer teach us about justice?

What does the Church teach about the environment?

Where do Catholics stand on capital punishment?

How do we work for peace in our world?

What is a human right?

25 QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT WE SEE IN A CATHOLIC CHURCHAuthor/illustrator LES MILLERPublisher NOVALISISBN 9782896463220Source of Life Topics Level 1 : Our Church : Teacher ref

Questions include;

Why do churches have coloured glass windows?

Why is there a cross on the wall?

What is the sanctuary?

What is the altar and how is it used?

What books are used during Mass?

Why do churches have different names?

PRIMARY SOURCE READINGS IN WORLD RELIGIONS + leader’s guideAuthor/illustrator JEFFREY BRODDPublisher SAINT MARY’S PRESSISBN 9780884898474 &

9780884898276Source of Life SECONDARY & TEACHER REF

Chapters

The Catholic Church and World Religions

Primal religious Traditions

Hinduism

Buddhism Sikhism ConfucianismTaoism Shinto JudaismChristianity Islam A world of Perspectives

THE COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS : CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES

Author/illustratorPublisher GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PRESSISBN 9781626161962Source of Life Topics SECONDARY & TEACHER REF

RACHEL CARSON AND HER BOOK THAT CHANGED THE WORLDAuthor/illustrator LAURIE LAWLORPublisher HOLIDAY HOUSEISBN 9780823431939Source of Life TopicsThemes

Level 4 ; Harmony in RreationDetermination and persistenceStrong female role modelconservation

Summary: In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the publication ofSilent Spring, here is a biography of the pioneering environmentalist. 'Once you are aware of the wonder and beauty of earth, you will want to learn about it,' wrote Rachel Carson, the pioneering environmentalist. She wroteSilent Spring, the book that woke people up to the harmful impact humans were having on our planet.

CELEBRATE THE EARTH : PSALM 104Author/illustrator DORRIE PAPADEMETRIOUPublisher ST VLADIMIR’S SEMINARY

PRESSISBN 9780881412048Source of Life TopicsThemes

PSALMS

BOGTROTTER

Author/illustrator MARGARET WILD & JUDITH ROSSELLPublisher WALKER BOOKSISBN 9781406361957Source of Life TopicsThemes

CHANGENEW EXPERIENCES

Teaching notes : http://classroom.walkerbooks.com.au/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Bogtrotter-Classroom-Ideas.pdf

Summary: Every morning Bogtrotter runs across the bog, up the bog, down the bog and around the bog until its time to go home. Sometimes he wishes things would change, but he doesn't know how or what or why. Until one afternoon, when he picks a flower for the first time in his life...(Back cover)

DON’T THINK ABOUT PURPLE ELEPHANTSAuthor/illustrator SUSAN WHELAN & GWYNNETH

JONESPublisher EK BOOKSISBN 9781921966699Source of Life TopicsThemes

NIGHT TIMES WORRIESEMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Summary: Sometimes Sophie worries, especially at night when everything is calm and quiet. Her family all try to help, but somehow they just make things worse. Until her mother thinks of a new approach ... that might just involve an elephant or two! (Back cover)

TEACHING NOTES : http://purpleelephants.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PurpleElephantsTeachersNotes.pdf

BOOMERANG AND BAT : THE STORY OF THE REAL FIRST ELEVENAuthor/illustrator MARK GREENWOOD & TERRY

DENTONPublisher ALLEN & UNWINISBN 9781743368336Source of Life TopicsThemes

Aboriginal cultureSportUsing our gifts

In 1868 a determined team of Aboriginal cricketers set off on a journey across the world to take on England's best. Led by star all-rounder Johnny Mullagh, and wearing caps embroidered with a boomerang and a bat, they delighted crowds with their exceptional skill. --Back cover.

LET THE WHOLE EARTH SING PRAISEAuthor/illustrator TOMIE DE PAOLAPublisher PENGUINISBN 9780399254789Source of Life TopicsThemes

SCRIPTURE

COMBINES 2 PIECES OF SCRIPTURE

a) Benedicite – book of Danielb) Psalm 148

ME …. JANEAuthor/illustrator Patrick McDonnellPublisher Little Brown and CompanyISBN 9780316045469Source of Life TopicsThemes

Dreams can come trueGoodall, Jane - FictionChimpanzees - FictionAmbition - FictionNature study - Fiction

ONE STEP AT A TIMEAuthor/illustrator Jane Jolly & Sally HeinrichPublisher MidnightSunISBN 9780987380951Themes Animal-human relationships

Mines (Explosives) Courage Prayer and actionSocial Justice

Landmines, the hidden menace left behind in war torn countries ensure the destruction of war never ends. One Step at a Time explores many issues of which most Australian children are oblivious – the ever presence of landmines.A strong bond exists between Luk and his baby elephant, Mali. Luk was much more than Mali’s keeper, he loved her like a sister.Mali raised her trunk and stepped forward to reach for the sweetest bananas, “BOOM!”The jungle fell deathly still and silent. And then voices shouted, “Landmine! Landmine!”Luk looked up, walked carefully, as he had been taught, to the clearing where Mali lay, cradled her and begged her not to die. Mali was carted to the hospital; Luk rushed off to the temple and lit a candle. The monks walked reverently to Mali’s enclosure, prayed over her and blessed her with holy water.

Mali grew stronger and finally was ready to stand and walk, only to stumble and fall. She was measured and fitted with a plastic leg.“Come on! Follow me! Just like this Mali, one step at a time,” said Luk and he led Mali out of the enclosure.So many issues can be explored in this story: friendship between a boy and an animal, the universal faith in prayer and religion, the two sides of humanity, on the one hand its deepest empathy in reaching out to help those in pain, but on the other its bleakest malevolence ensuring that pain is ever-present.