Introduction
You are a group of scientists and have recently uncovered an old pair of rosary beads in the rubble of an ancient ruins in Europe. Your task is to research the history of the beads and their significance to Christians, today and in the past.
Task
You will explore the origins of the Rosary and the information you uncover will be used to make a presentation to the class, using PowerPoint, or another form of presentation.
Process
Let’s begin! But wait….
Before we set off on our journey to discover the mysteries of the Rosary, please be sure to have completed the first two columns of the KWL worksheet!
Next, explore the following links proivded to complete "The Mysteries of the Rosaries" handout.
1. Explore the History of the Rosary, used a string of beads to pray to God.
2. Read through The Mysteries of the Rosary : Joy / Light / Sorrow / Glory
- Use the ‘Mystery Worksheet’ to complete your answers. See pictures of each Mystery.
3. Learn How to Pray the Rosary.
4. Lastly, now that you have explored the origins and the mysteries of the Rosary, Your group's task is to create a presentation about your findings to the class. *Your teacher will inform you who is in your group at the end of your research.
The following components need to be included:
Slide 1 : An Introduction
Slide 2 : A Brief history of the Rosary’s history
Slide 3-5 : Choose ONE Mystery of the Rosary and explain using text and images
Slide 6 : Explain the importance of saying the Rosary in your own life.
Evaluation
Your group's task is to create a presentation about your findings to the class.
The following components need to be included:
Slide 1 : An Introduction
Slide 2 : A Brief history of the Rosary’s history
Slide 3-5 : Choose ONE Mystery of the Rosary and explain using text and images
Slide 6 : Explain the importance of saying the Rosary in your own life.
ASSESSMENT RUBRIC:
Conclusion
After all groups have presented their explanations of the rosary, please be sure to bring in a rosary to class so that we can practice praying the rosary together. (Deadline will be given in class).
Credits
CTN resources