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Lifting Up Jesus
Grade 3-Lifelong
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30 free downloadable Bible lessons with answer keys for adults, and a set for kids. "These Bible studies are relational in nature. These Bible study lessons are relational in nature. They speak not of what but of Whom. Jesus said in John 12:32, "But...
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Christian Principles for Assisted Procreation - The Bible and Bioethics
Tertiary-Lifelong
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The author notes, "The Bible does provide rich resources for bioethics, sufficient for the difficult questions we must face. But this is certainly not apparent unless we can learn to search for the broad principles of God’s Word. If the goal is...
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Christians and the Environment - A Biblical Perspective
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Zuill explores why the church has been so uncertain of it's place in the "Environmental Movement" and specifically how we as Adventists should relate to the needs of creation, needs that are now made more acute by years of neglect and abuse. Zuill...
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Giving a Reason for Our Hope - Adventists and Apologetics
Tertiary-Lifelong
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In this essay the author will seek to: understand Bible-anchored apologetics as a valuable strategy for Christian witness; examine the approach used by New Testament authors in explaining and defending core Christian beliefs; outline the biblical mandate and...
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Human Nature and the Human Predicament - A Comparison of Views of Modern Psychologies and Biblical Faith
Tertiary-Lifelong
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This paper gives an overview of several historical trends in psychology and provides an evaluation and critique from a Biblical perspective. Topics include: The centrality of values in the practice of psychotherapy; Psychological perspectives of human nature...
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Issues in Intermediate Models of Origins
Tertiary-Lifelong
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The nature of humans and their relationship to God and nature are fundamental issues in the Christian gospel. Scripture and science provide conflicting views on these issues, often producing major tensions within the Church, especially among the more educated...
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Life Before Death - Contemplating Life when the Earth Was New
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Zuccarelli examines a collection of scientific observations that may provide a foundation for reconciling Eden with reality. These include recent biochemical, genetic and physiological studies that bear on how long individual organisms may live. From these...
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Politics - A Biblical Perspective
Tertiary-Lifelong
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This paper is anchored in the belief that Seventh-day Adventists should manifest a presence in temporal politics and governance, in fact, that God has always had representatives in earthly governments for the express purpose of blessing humankind and as a...
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Sociology - A Biblical Perspective
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Matthews argues the case of sociology being an 'ally' of the biblical perspective, while not ignoring the furor it has engendered in the ranks of believers. He first discusses the "bad" side of sociology and then sets out to make an argument for...
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The Christian Church and Society - Some Functions, Dysfunctions, Conflict, and Interactions
Tertiary-Lifelong
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The purpose of this paper is to provide, from a sociological perspective, a broad overview of the historical and current interaction between the Christian Church and Society; with an inclusion of the specific contributions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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The Metanarrative of a Biblical Curriculum
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Today the magic of the screens is a more powerful and seductive force than the stars in the universe therefore it is imperative that we reconsider how we deliver schooling, kindergarten through graduate school in order to connect with the minds of the young....
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Life Events Stress Test
Tertiary-Lifelong
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How is stress affecting you? Check life events that are affecting you currently on this Life Events Scale, then click to read your score results. Or click home to link to stress management tips.
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TEACH Journal
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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"TEACH is a journal of Christian education that publishes articles on teaching & professional practice, educational administration, and research & scholarship. It also contains the reflections, impressions and experiences of Christian educators."...
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Christianity and Psychotherapy - Clinical Implications from a Seventh-day Adventist Biblical Anthropology
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Fayard looks at the impact of his religious background on his work as a therapist. Topics include: human nature; love; intrinsic religiosity and religion; values and Imago Dei; agency; and more.
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Exercise and Weight Control
Grade 7-Lifelong
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Short, clear notes on the benefits of exercise, starting an exercise program, weight reduction principles, diets to avoid, and weight loss tips.
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Mental Wellbeing
Grade 9-Lifelong
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"Living a healthy lifestyle also includes taking care of your emotional and mental needs. This helps you to be alert and in control when unexpected events happen in your life. Your attitude toward life, your emotions and the amount of stress you have...
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Nutrition Information
Grade 1-Lifelong
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"Part of living a healthy lifestyle includes eating the right foods. The Sanitarium Health Food Company, through its Nutrition Service, has conducted research in the areas of nutrition and diet." Sections include: eating for health, nutrition during...
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Spiritual Wellbeing
Grade 9-Lifelong
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What effect can spiritual values have on your life? How can you improve your spiritual life? Link to Bible studies and the South Pacific Division prayer section.
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The Role of the Church in the Interpretation of Scripture
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Davidson seeks to address the question "What is the relationship between the church and Scripture?" A number of interrelated issues are connected, these include: the church and the principle of sola Scriptura; the church and the formation of the...
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A Critique of Current Anti-Creationist Arguments and Creationist Responses, from a Biblical Perspective
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Brand discusses the scientific and philosophical issues behind the choice between naturalistic origins and biological origins by divine creation. Topics included are intelligent design and religion, irreducible complexity, self-organization, redundancy, origin...
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Biology Pictures
Kindergarten-Tertiary
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Find pictures to use when teaching on Biology and Biotechnology here.
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NOAA Education
Grade 3-Grade 12
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The NOAA Ocean Service Education website includes printable resources, videos, activities for students as well as lesson plans, and curriculum for grades 3 through 12 on a wide variety of topics, including: nautical charts, sea floor mapping, corals, currents,...
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The Inspiration of Scripture - Word Made Flesh
Tertiary-Lifelong
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The primary textbook of the Christian faith is the Bible. Of course, the Bible isn’t a textbook in the modern definition of the word. But it is a book, nevertheless. And its materials need to be studied fairly and attentively, making sure one is heedful...
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A New Focus
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Have you ever wondered what happens to retired teachers? After so many years of experience and accumulated knowledge it is mind boggling to imagine them just disappearing from the scene of action they’ve been a part of for so long. Consider how Peter...
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Blog of a Beginning Teacher
Tertiary-Lifelong
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In this TEACH journal article, an Australian teacher reflects on how the assumptions he had in college about teaching didn't always turn out the way he expected. He gives suggestions about surviving the first year of teaching, and speaks to seasoned teachers...
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Book Review - Religious Education in Early Childhood
Preschool-Grade 3
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Fitzgibbon reviews the book "Religious Education in Early Childhood", which focuses on "research, current issues, and opinions from new perspectives, to encourage and provoke discussion and reflection among early childhood educators in religious...
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Book Review: Sex, Gardening and God - Setting the Values for Christian Schools
Tertiary-Lifelong
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In this TEACH journal book review, Herschell examines Leo's book, noting: "This intriguing text is a 'must read' for educators especially for Christian educators who are intent on developing authentic, responsive, transforming approaches to values education...
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Mission Accomplished
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Bond and Long describe their experiences as student missionaries in Thailand. These journal entries describe the latter half of their year teaching together.
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New Teacher Mentoring Program Handbook
Grade 1-Grade 12
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Download the handbook for mentor and mentee Christian teachers linked to Dordt College. This model includes descriptions of roles, checklists, and the schedule for a one year mentoring program.
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Outdoor Education
Grade 1-Grade 8
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Begin planning outdoor education with this article. It lists general objectives for using outdoor environments as an extension of the school curriculum, as well as practical tips for planning for outdoor education, preparing students and parents, applications...
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Science Labs - GRISDA
Grade 1-Grade 12
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Access a variety of class-tested science labs. Some college level labs can be used with high school students and vice versa, particularly the writing labs.
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Sorry Matters - Through Indigenous Eyes
Grade 9-Lifelong
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In this TEACH journal, four indigenous Australians share their response to the national apology for the 'stolen generations' by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd given February 13, 2008.
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The God Delusion Delusion
Grade 9-Lifelong
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In this TEACH journal book review, Leo looks at Richard Dawkin's book, The God Delusion. Dawkins offers four key arguments against religion: it's infantile; it's irrational; proving God doesn't exist; and religion produces violence. Leo responds to each of...
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Do We Hold Learning in Contempt?
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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"At every level of the church's structure, education needs to be given the highest priority. To sacrifice academic quality is to cut at the very roots of responsible
Christian education. To do it in the name of religion is
shocking. Schweitzer was thinking...
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PET 09-10: Panorama of Educational Thoughts
Kindergarten-Grade 12
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Download Vaughn Jennings' October 2009 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition features over 20 links to service project ideas.
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A Benevolent Trojan Horse - Sacred Values in a Secular Setting
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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In this TEACH Journal article, an architect discusses how creative professionals may contribute to the mission of the Christian Church. Drawing on personal experiences as illustrations and using a metaphor as a frame, he describes the "penetration"...
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Book Review - Supporting Mathematical Thinking
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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In this TEACH Journal article, the authors review an informative source for teaching mathematics in K-6 and lower secondary classrooms.
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Book Review - Teacher Well-being
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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This TEACH Journal book review highlights the need for teachers to look after their health; a self-help book with a smorgasbord of tips and ideas.
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Book Review - Teachers Behaving Badly? Dilemmas for School Leaders
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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In this TEACH Journal article, the authors raise ethical dilemmas that apply to all teachers, but may be of particular significance to administrators and beginning teachers.
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Can I last the distance? Stress and School Leadership
Kindergarten-Grade 12
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This TEACH Journal article reviews a research study that examined whether principals in a Christian school system perceived they experienced work-related stress, and if so, the nature and extent of the stress. Principals also reported on their perceived role...
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Can Reading Adventure Packs (RAPs) complement and enrich the literacy program in your classroom?
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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This TEACH journal article describes the implementation and outcomes of an "early years" literacy program in a home that involved family members and a novel set of reading resource materials.
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Christian School Counseling - Towards Conceptualising a Distinctive Paradigm
Grade 1-Grade 12
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This TEACH journal article proposes there are inherent core understandings in the words 'Christian' and
'school' that make this type of counselling different. The writer argues for a Christian distinctive through a critical challenge put to contemporary psychology...
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Christian Schools - A World of Difference
Kindergarten-Grade 12
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Christian education is distinctly different from other approaches to education. But knowing what that distinctiveness is and acting consistently on it is vital for Christian schools to be authentic and to justify their existence. This TEACH journal article...
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Christian Schools International
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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Christian schools are essentially faith-based learning communities. In this TEACH Journal article, Rieger looks at two defining characteristics of Christian schools.
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Christianity and a Good Society in Australia - A First Response to Stuart Piggin's Murdoch Lecture
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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In this TEACH Journal article, the author responds to a challenge to focus the values of Christianity on making 21st century Australia a "good society". The author charts the directions for a projected three-part series, framed by the typology of...
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Does God Exist? and Evil?
Grade 9-Lifelong
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discussion starting video clip portrays Einstein as a schoolboy questioning his teacher. Evil only exists in the hearts of those who do not know God.
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Educational Administrators - Leaders or Managers?
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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In this TEACH Journal article, the author asks: "What is the difference between leadership and management? What is the role and function of leaders and managers and how does each group cope with change?" Readers are challenged to consider a solution...
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Factors that Influence the Desire to Become Teachers of Technology - An Australian Study
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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This TEACH Journal article reports on researchers who collected data from 337 pre-service teachers enrolled in Technology Teacher Education Programs, in eight tertiary institutions. Strategies for promoting technology teaching and increasing TTEP student intake...
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Growing with Early Childhood Education
Kindergarten-Grade 2
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In this TEACH Journal article, the author becomes conscious of the changes that have affected not only early childhood education, but also herself.
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Implementing Interactive Whiteboards. What can we learn?
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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This TEACH journal article provides helpful pointers from case studies about the benefits of interactive whiteboards, and the process of introducing them in schools.
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Issues in Studying the Bible in Secondary School Religion Classes
Grade 9-Grade 12
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The use of the Bible in Religion classes in the Christian secondary education context appears to be something that should naturally take place. However, two issues may stand in the way of biblical study actually happening. First, it is all too easy to talk...
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Justifiable or not? Developing and Preserving a Christian School Ethos
Kindergarten-Grade 12
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In this TEACH journal article, Youlden suggests "that the best thermometer of what influences parental choice of schooling is the ethos or special character of a school. School ethos evolves within a school environment in response to the school’s...
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Learning 4 Life - Experiences in Classrooms without Walls
Grade 9-Grade 12
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The term, 'classroom without walls', captures the essence of the Year 9 Learning 4 life program at Gilson College. For those teachers who have experienced the behaviour issues of typical Year 9 students and their lack of connection with the traditional curriculum,...
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Mamarapha - Teaching Indigenous Adults
Tertiary-Lifelong
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Mamarapha commenced as a tertiary level initiative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministries (ATSIM). Now in its 12th year of operation, the College offers a cluster
of courses: pastoral ministry training for indigenous ministers; ministry studies...
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Preparing Students from a Different Culture for Examinations - A Pastoral Care Investment with Costs and Benefits
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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This TEACH Journal article reviews teacher action research that examined student study skills needs in a Solomon Islands secondary college. The study focused on three areas: prior study habits; existing, ineffective study habits; and the impact of a study...
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Problems Arising From Streaming Mathematics Students in Australian Christian Secondary Schools
Grade 8-Grade 12
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This TEACH journal article focuses on selected sections of a wider research study that investigated the perceptions of students in upper, lower, and mixed-ability stream mathematics classes, regarding their classroom learning environment. The most significant...
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Protectors or Shapers?
Kindergarten-Tertiary
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In this TEACH journal article, Patrick challenges educators to discuss the dynamic impact that Christian education has exerted and can continue to exert upon Australian society. This article is one response to that challenge.
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School and the Law - School Handbooks
Kindergarten-Grade 12
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This TEACH journal article discusses the issues involved in suspending students, suggesting use of the school handbook and respectful communication prior to suspending with the student and his/her family.
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STORM Co - An Introduction to Adventure in Service
Tertiary
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This TEACH Journal article outlines the philosophy underpinning the STORM Co program that sends teams of trained young people to work for, learn from and encourage individual communities, sharing God's love through service.
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STORM Co Programs Change Lives
Tertiary
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This TEACH Journal article is an eye-witness report on recent STORM Co teams in action; including community responses.
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Teens Tank Up With Spiritual Fuel
Kindergarten-Grade 12
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This TEACH journal article reports on Australian young people leading out in spiritual programs.
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Thailand Diary
Tertiary
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In this TEACH Journal article, extracts from the diary of two recent Avondale College graduates who are teaching as volunteers in a refugee camp in Thailand are shared.
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The Gateway to Learning
Grade 1-Grade 12
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In this TEACH Journal article, an account of and reasons for establishing a composite class with a different learning culture is discussed; "one that emphasises independence, academic success, responsibility, organisational and social skills, and community...
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What does it mean to be a Christian teacher in the modern world?
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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Christian teachers have a vision of hope that transforms contemporary lifestyles and enriches relationships. Read this TEACH journal article to learn more.
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You Walk Away Each Day Feeling Content
Kindergarten-Lifelong
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This TEACH journal article explores personal encounters with God in life and in the classroom.
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Education Information for Christian Mission Workers
Kindergarten-Grade 12
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OSCAR provides information about Christian education services in Britain and online, for parents working overseas, with third culture (TCK) or missionary kids(MK). Schools in many countries are listed with contact information, as well as education resources...
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Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 3-Grade 4
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 4 (even year) theme book, Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman. Sections include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access...
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Galimoto - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 1-Grade 2
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 2 (even year)theme book, Galimoto. Materials include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free to all...
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George Washington Carver - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 3-Grade 4
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 4 (even year)theme book, The Story of George Washington Carver. Materials include theme book activities for each chapter, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme....
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I Miss Grandpa - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 1-Grade 2
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 2 (even year)theme book, I Miss Grandpa. Materials include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free to...
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Little Maid - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 1-Grade 2
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 1 (even year) theme book, Little Maid. Sections include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free to all...
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Sarah, Plain and Tall - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 3-Grade 4
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 4 (even year) theme book, Sarah, Plain and Tall. Sections include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and...
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Singapore Math
Kindergarten-Grade 12
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Math textbook series designed for the Singapore curriculum, available for home and school use in USA and other world regions. Singapore Math is acclaimed due to the first place scores earned by students from Singapore tested in the TIMSS international math...
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Summer of the Sharks - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 3-Grade 4
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 3 (even year)theme book, Summer of the Sharks. Sections include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free...
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The Adventure of Lisa and the Drainpipe Prayer - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 3-Grade 4
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 4 (even year)theme book, The Adventures of Lisa and the Drainpipe Prayer. Sections include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login...
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The Courage of Sarah Noble - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 3-Grade 4
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 3 (even year)theme book, The Courage of Sarah Noble. Materials include teaching ideas and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free to all Adventist...
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The Gardener - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 1-Grade 2
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 2(even year)theme book, The Gardener. Materials include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free to all...
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The Warrior Maiden - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 1-Grade 2
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 1 (even year)theme book, The Warrior Maiden. Materials include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free...
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Trash - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 3-Grade 4
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 3 (even year) theme book, Little Maid. Sections include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free to all...
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Twenty and Ten - Pathways Wiki Materials
Grade 3-Grade 4
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Find and share ready-to-use materials for the Pathways curriculum Grade 3 (even year) theme book, Twenty and Ten. Sections include theme book activities, teaching ideas, and supplementary reading material for this theme. Login access is required and free to...