HERE’S THE CHURCH, HERE’S THE STEEPLE . . .

A Mixed Media Church History Project

8^th Grade Religion @ Mrs. Mantecon @ Assigned Oct. 6, 2010 @ Due Nov. 11, 2010

OBJECTIVE

Each student will create a structure resembling a church building, similar to the cube created for the Ka’aba Project in seventh grade that note significant events in the Church’s history and the marks of the Catholic Church.

SPECIFICATIONS

Size: no side panel can be smaller than 8” x 6”

Panel Material: any firm cardboard that can stand on its own and will create a smooth corner seam so that all sides can remain connected through scoring or folds (no adhesive). Avoid corrugated foam or cardboard. Recycled materials are recommended.

:: Outside rectangular panels (walls) will contain information about our Church’s history divided into five key segments:

§ The Apostolic Period (30-400 A.D.)

§ The Early Middle Ages (400-1000 A.D.)

§ The Late Middle Ages (1000-1500 A.D.)

§ The Reformation to Counter Reformation (1500-1869)

§ The Modern to Post-modern Era (1869-Present)

:: Outside triangular panels (roof/steeple) will contain information about the four marks of the Catholic Church:

§ One

§ Holy

§ Catholic

§ Apostolic

:: The inside wall panels will contain illustrations or art (including music) and the people of that era.

:: The inside steeple panels will contain illustrations or art that represent each of the corresponding marks of the Catholic Church.

ASSESSMENT

Each project will be assessed based on the student’s knowledge of Church history and the four marks of the Catholic Church as exhibited in the product submitted. Scores will be based on the accuracy of the information presented (historical information and appropriate images) along with the attractiveness of the piece. The student’s pride in his or her work will be evident because the project will be turned in on time and completed according to the specifications above.