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- Elementary Curriculum: Building on the Rock - Level 1
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Building on the Rock - Level 1 (Christian Schools)
Worldview Section: Wisdom
Building the Foundation of My Life on God, My Rock, by Knowing, Loving, and Obeying Him
This theme lays the foundation for the curriculum by presenting the Biblical perspective of God and truth. The relational nature of God and the personal nature of truth as expressed in Christ are emphasized.
Bible Survey Section: God's Good Plan
The Story of Creation, the Fall, and God's Plan for Redemption
This section explores the days of creation, the fall, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. It focuses on the central theme of God's covenant with Abraham and the redemption of Creation through Christ.
Building on the Rock - Level 1 (Christian Schools)
The Building on the Rock Teaching Package includes the following: Worldview Teacher Manual, Bible Survey Teacher Manual, Worldview Student Workbook, Bible Survey Student Workbook, 10 Time Line Posters, 2 Supplemental CDs, 20 Symbol Posters, 4 Worldview Posters, 11 Creation Posters, 5 Bible Posters, Cross and Crown Poster, Bible, and more.
Worldview Teacher Manuals
A two-volume worldview teacher manual for each grade guides teachers in the
development of the key affirmations of the Biblical Christian worldview in a 26-week study.
Each manual includes an introduction, objectives, key concepts, selected character trait, and
resources and reference lists for each of the 20 units. A comprehensive materials list,
suggestions for group activities and community extensions, individual student activities, and
memory verses are included for each of the 40 lessons. The lesson format has been carefully
designed to provide extensive help for new teachers. Experienced teachers will appreciate the
loosely scripted format that allows them to present the lesson in their own style.
Bible Survey Teacher Manual
A one-volume Bible survey teacher manual for each grade guides teachers
in a survey of sequential periods of Bible history in a 12-week study designed to follow the
correlated worldview study. Students interpret and integrate each Bible story within the
framework of the Biblical Christian worldview. Students are encouraged to individually embrace
and respond to each Biblical truth they study.
Each Bible survey teacher manual includes the following components for each of the 20 lessons: an introduction, background information, memory verse, objectives, a comprehensive materials list, suggestions for group activities, and individual student activities. The lesson format has been carefully designed to provide extensive help for new teachers. Experienced teachers will appreciate the loosely scripted format that allows them to present the lesson in their own style.
Worldview and Bible Survey Student Workbooks
Student workbooks accompany both the Worldview and Bible Survey components of Building on the
Rock. Each workbook includes activities promoting personal application that will help students memorize
Scripture, remember the main points, creatively apply concepts, reflect on important ideas, and participate
in group discussions.
Worldview Model
A three-dimensional build-as-you-go worldview model is included in each curriculum package. This
colorful wooden House of Truth is constructed block by block as each affirmation of the Biblical Christian
worldview is developed lesson by lesson. The model forms a visual, tactile framework to help children
understand Biblical truths and integrate them into each subject of the curriculum.
Visuals File Box
A visual aid file box is provided for each grade level. The hanging file format holds visual aid cards
for both the worldview and Bible survey components of Building on the Rock. The 8.5X11 cards are color coded
by section and numbered sequentially by lesson for simple filing. The box contains the following types of
visual aids: Biblical Truth Couplets; Section, Unit, and Lesson Memory Verse Cards; Word Cards; Definition
Cards; Scripture Cards; Bible Story Cards; Bible Story Picture Cards; Character Trait Word, Definition, and
Memory Verse Cards; and Blackline Masters.
Symbol Posters
This colorful set of 20 posters represents the 20 Biblical Truths presented in the worldview curriculum
and reinforced in the Bible survey curriculum. The nature of God and truth and the concepts of harmony,
disharmony, and the restoration of harmony within the four relationship of creation are depicted using the
symbols of musical notes.
Worldview Posters
This set of 4 artistic, full color posters helps students visualize the relational dimensions of the
Biblical Christian worldview. Musical notation depicting either harmony or disharmony within the four
relationships of creation is woven into the pictures.
Creation Posters
This extraordinary set of 11 posters helps students visualize the days of creation. These posters are
brilliant color reproductions of original artwork created exclusively for Building on the Rock.
Time Line Posters
A unique set of 10 time line posters helps students visualize and sequence the Bible stories developed
at each grade level. The time line poster includes miniatures of the Bible Story Picture Cards used to teach
each story.
Bible Posters
This full color set of 5 posters helps students visualize the names and locations of the books of the
Bible. The posters depict particular types of books within the Bible such as Law, History, Poetry, Prophecy,
Gospels, and Epistles.
Cross and Crown Poster
The Person of Christ is interwoven throughout the Old and New Testament. This full color poster visually
represents Christ as both Redeemer and King as portrayed throughout biblical history.
3-in-1: A Picture of God by Johanne Marxshausen
This helpful book is woven into the worldview lessons to enhance students’ understanding of the Trinity.
International Children's Bible by Thomas Nelson
A copy of this Bible translated for young children is included for teacher reference. Most Scripture
quoted in Building on the Rock is taken from this translation.
Tuning Fork
A tuning fork is used throughout the curriculum to illustrate the attributes of God and to help students
grasp the concepts of harmony and disharmony within the relationships of creation.
Biblical Truth Couplets CD
Each of the 20 Biblical Truths developed in Building on the Rock are stated in both prose and verse or couplet format.
The couplets have been set to music for easy memorization and are included on a CD with each curriculum package.
Building on the Rock - Level 1 (Christian Schools)
Building on the Rock has literally equipped hundreds of students to become champions of the faith. We believe that those who are using this curriculum are playing a strategic role in the reclaiming of our Christian youth in our current post-Christian culture. Thank you so much for taking the time to consider this life-changing curriculum that will enable you to equip your students to become champions of the faith.
Below, you will find a list of Preview Materials.
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Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: The Tools
Part 3: Worldview Content
Part 4: Bible Survey Content
Part 5: The Teaching Materials
Level 1
Adoption Considerations
Worldview Teacher Manual
Worldview Student Workbook
Bible Survey Teacher Manual
Bible Survey Student Workbook
Please do not let the Preview Materials be the only way we can serve you. Summit Ministries exists to help you in any way we can, whether answering your questions, providing you with resources to equip others, or even equipping you with the weapons to make a difference on the front lines in this spiritual battle of ideas.
Note: We believe in this curriculum and its purpose. If cost is the only barrier to implementing this curriculum in your school, please let us know when you call and we will do our best to work with you.
Building on the Rock - Level 1 (Christian Schools)
Curriculum Package – $495
Additional Student Workbooks – $14.95 Prefer to mail or fax your order?
Christian Schools
"These materials have had and continue to have a...I can hardly find the words to describe it...To say they're having a "profund" effect on my children and the university students seems to be an understatement. In a culture where critical thinking is neither valued nor taught, the drastic...no, no, no...the eternal life changes that I'm seeing in many around me can be clearly traced back to the use of this curriculum."
Todd Blake
"The students are already making the connections between the Biblical worldview truths learned in the curriculum and other subjects they are studying."Have a thought you want share?
"I'm excited to see what God is doing through 'your' curriculum."
"I am loving this curriculum. We have had great critical thinking questions already as a class.""I am blessed to be teaching it."
- Curriculum: "It is awesome!!!!"
- Teacher Manual: "Excellent organization. Very easy to use. Love the Teacher's Notes, helps to refresh my memory and give me background info."
- Workbook: "Great reinforcement."
- Memory Verses: "Very helpful"
Maureen Ficarra, Wellington Academy (pilot school)
Christian Schools
- 1. Why do I need a correlated worldview and bible survey curriculum?
- Children learn early the core beliefs and values that become their worldview. Christian parents and educators are critically challenged not only with teaching children to know, embrace, and act on biblical truth, but also with showing them the differences between the Christian worldview and competing secular worldviews.
- Parents and teachers alike are sadly recognizing that even after years of formal Bible study in their schools, children do not understand the relationships between memorized Bible facts and their spiritual beliefs, nor can they explain in an age appropriate fashion what they believe or why.
- 2. What is the goal of this curriculum?
- Building on the Rock is a Christian worldview curriculum designed specifically to meet a critical challenge – to help teachers effectively teach Bible story facts and at the same time help children think critically as they develop and learn to articulate a cohesive Biblical worldview.
- 3. How can I teach both a worldview and a Bible survey curriculum?
- Building on the Rock is a correlated worldview and Bible survey curriculum designed to use valuable school time effectively by presenting major Bible truths and events holistically within the framework of a Christian worldview. Offering a Bible survey course that incorporates specific Christian worldview concepts within a single time slot allows you to schedule time for state mandated subjects as well as reserve time for challenging biblical studies.
- 4. What training is required to teach this class?
- The key components for a successful teacher are a heart-felt vision for worldview thinking and a willingness to invest time and energy in communicating that vision. The day-to-day lessons, discussions, assignments, and projects makes it simple to teach the course without extensive background or training.
- 5. What materials does each student need?
- Each student should have a copy of the Worldview Student Workbook and Bible Survey Student Workbook. Students will find these resources invaluable as they continue developing their worldview thinking. The workbooks are consumables.
- 6. How can I place an order?
- You can do one of the following to order your curriculum products:
- Order online through our store
- Order via the mail (or by fax) using our printable order form
- Order over the phone by calling 888-638-9772.