Project Challenge: Investigate and showcase the power of kindness within the community and biblical narratives.
Inquiry Questions:
What are the various ways kindness is expressed in our community?
How are acts of kindness portrayed in biblical stories?
In what ways does kindness contribute to the well-being of individuals and the community?
Student Roles:
Investigator:
Conduct interviews and surveys to gather information on acts of kindness in the community.
Document findings through multimedia (photos, videos, etc.).
Biblical Historian:
Research and compile stories from the Bible that exemplify kindness (passages can be found further down on this page).
Create a digital repository or presentation summarizing biblical kindness narratives.
Tech Guru:
Explore and choose digital platforms for collaborative analysis and presentation. See here.
Assist with multimedia creation using relevant software tools.
Reflection Reporter:
Maintain a reflection journal/blog documenting group thoughts and feelings.
Lead group discussions on the impact of kindness on individuals and the community.
Student Tasks:
Conduct interviews and surveys in the community to discover real-life examples of kindness (3 examples with artifacts).
Analyze biblical stories to identify characters and events that exemplify kindness (choose 3) using https://www.biblestudytools.com/.
The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Ruth and Naomi (Book of Ruth)
Joseph and His Brothers (Genesis 37-50)
Zacchaeus the Tax Collector (Luke 19:1-10)
The Widow's Offering (Mark 12:41-44)
The Healing of the Paralytic (Mark 2:1-12)
Elisha and the Shunammite Woman (2 Kings 4:8-37)
Jesus Feeding the Five Thousand (Matthew 14:13-21)
Dorcas (Acts 9:36-42)
Create a multimedia presentation, visual representation, or skit showcasing community and biblical acts of kindness you discovered. You will be sharing your findings with the class.
Upon completing this "Kindness Conundrum," you will not only contribute to the restoration of the Virtue Vortex but also gain a deeper appreciation for the power of kindness in both your community and the stories passed down through generations. Good luck on your quest!
Example created through StoryJumper:Â