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Session 13: Easter Technology 🌅

Overview

Grades: 5-6 | Duration: 45 minutes | Session: 13 of 17

Students use technology to create meaningful Easter projects that celebrate and share the resurrection message.

Session 13: Easter Technology

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, students will:

  • Apply technology skills to faith expression

  • Create a digital Easter project

  • Share the resurrection message creatively

  • Reflect on Easter's meaning

Session 13: Easter Technology

Materials Needed

  • 💻 Computers with various software

  • 📱 Digital creation tools

  • 📓 Engineering journals

  • 🎨 Additional supplies as needed

Catholic Integration

Saint Connection

The Apostles — After experiencing the risen Christ, they used every available means to share the Good News!

Scripture

"He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you..." — Luke 24:6

Opening Prayer

Alleluia! Christ is risen! Thank you, God, for the gift of Easter and the promise of eternal life. Help us use our skills to share this Good News with joy! Alleluia! Amen.

Lesson Procedure

Opening Circle (6 minutes)

  1. ALLELUIA! — "The greatest celebration of our faith!"
  2. Easter Truth:
  3. Jesus really died
  4. Jesus really rose
  5. We really have hope of eternal life
  6. Technology for Evangelization:
  7. Early Christians used scrolls, art, architecture
  8. We can use digital tools!
  9. Share Good News in modern ways

Main Activity: Easter Project Creation (31 minutes)

Part 1: Project Selection (5 minutes)

Choose Your Technology Platform:

Option A: App Inventor Easter App

  • Interactive Easter story app

  • Prayer/devotional app

  • Easter quiz or game

Option B: Advanced Scratch Animation

  • Animated Easter story

  • Interactive resurrection narrative

  • Easter message game

Option C: Digital Video/Presentation

  • Easter documentary short

  • Animated presentation

  • Photo story with narration

Option D: Website/Digital Portfolio

  • Easter web page

  • Interactive Easter exploration

  • Digital Easter garden

Option E: Other Technology

  • Podcast episode

  • Interactive infographic

  • Digital art series

Part 2: Create (22 minutes)

Project Requirements:

  • Must communicate Easter message

  • Must use technology skills effectively

  • Must be shareable with others

  • Must include Scripture reference

Work Time:

  • Focus on quality content

  • Apply skills learned this year

  • Debug and refine

  • Prepare for presentation

Part 3: Presentation (4 minutes)

  • Quick showcase of work

  • (Extended presentations can continue)

Engineering Journal (5 minutes)

  1. Project description
  2. Technology skills used
  3. Easter message communicated: ___
  4. Write: "The resurrection means to me..."
  5. Write: "I want to share this because..."

Closing Circle (3 minutes)

  1. Easter Joy — "What does resurrection mean for your life?"
  2. Sharing Good News — "How will you share the Easter message?"
  3. Closing Prayer:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ has risen from the dead! Death has no power over him—or over us! Thank you, Jesus, for the gift of eternal life! Help us share this Good News with everyone! Alleluia! Amen!

Assessment

Observation Checklist:

  • Applied appropriate technology

  • Communicated Easter message effectively

  • Demonstrated skill application

  • Created shareable product

Differentiation

For Students Who Need Support

  • Simpler technology option

  • Template provided

  • Partner work

For Advanced Students

  • Complex multi-media project

  • Original creative approach

  • Plan for distribution

Wonder at Home 🏠

Family Activity: Share your Easter project with family! Attend Easter liturgies together. Discuss: What does resurrection mean for our family? How can we share Easter hope with others?

Teacher Notes

  • Time near Easter break

  • Projects can be shared at school celebration

  • Consider posting on school website

  • Continue work if needed after Easter

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