The Rosary

A Catholic Web Quest for students (Grades 6-8)

Student Outcomes : Students will understand

  1. Why prayer is an important part of the daily life of a Catholic

  2. The origins of the Rosary

  3. Name and distinguish the mysteries of the Rosary
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 Kid Pix.

PROCESS: Let's begin! But wait....

Before we set off on our journey to discover the mysteries of the Rosary, did you print the KWL worksheet?

Don't forget to also print the Mystery Worksheet. You will use this to take notes about each Mystery!

PROCEDURE:

  1. What do you already know about the Rosary? Write your thoughts about the Rosary in the 'What I know' section of the worksheet.

  2. Explore the History of the Rosary and read how the early Christian monks used a string of beads to pray to God.

  3. Read through The Mysteries of the Rosary : Joy / Light / Sorrow / Glory Use the 'Mystery Worksheet' to complete your answers. See pictures of each Mystery.

  4. Now you know a little more about the Rosary, learn How to Pray the Rosary.

  5. Be sure to check out Prayers used in the Rosary. Memorize and rehearse each prayer with a partner.

  6. Complete the Rosary Quiz.
    

 

 

 

 

Congratulations! Now that you have explored the origins and the mysteries of the Rosary, your task is to create a presentation about your findings to the class. (You may use Power Point or Kid Pix) 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 :

Criteria
1 Point
2 Points
3 Points
4 Points
TOTAL
Presentation
Few slides and no overview of presentation
The slides are not in logical order and have incomplete information
The slides are in correct order and are informative
The slides contain important information, colors, and images
Content
Subject knowledge is not evident.
Some knowledge is evident, but some information is missing.
Knowledge is evident in much of the project.
Subject knowledge is evident throughout the presentation.
Communication
Spoken presentation is difficult to follow with no sequence or order.
Spoken and visual presentation is not well integrated, but some organization is evident.
Spoken and visual presentation is well organized. Balanced eye contact is well-maintained.
Effectively integrates spoken and visual presentations. A high degree of organization is evident.