Computer Workshop Lesson Idea for Psalm 8
Originally posted by member Neil MacQueen
Psalm 8 is a natural memory verse which can be approached several ways in the computer lab:
Way 1: Have the kids type it into Cal and Marty's Scripture Memory Game (by Sunday Software). Have them add comments and a 3 question quiz about it in the program. After doing this, have the kids try each other's Ps 8 memory verse.
Way 2: Have the kids illustrate key verses and words in Kid Pix 4 or the newer "3D" version (or Paint) software and print them as artwork. Come up with at least 7 different pics so that you can now play an "arrange the pictures into the right order" that parallels Psalm 8.
Way 3: Have the kids use the "Lesson Builder" module in Let's Talk to create their own re-worded version of Psalm 8 that the animated character in the program will speak aloud. They can also add spoken quiz questions and discussion questions to their presentation. Angle: have them spell out what "works of thy hand" a young person might consider to inspire them to wonder about God. Mountains? Oceans? Babies? Prompt the kids to think about more than just "moon and stars."
Way 4: Using Let's Talk CD, challenge the kids to play the "keyword reducing game" I've described in detail elsewhere in this site. I call it "How Few Can You Do?" The kids are given the printed scripture, then working together they circle all the keywords and type them one after the other into the Let's Talk "Talk Now" module for their character to say aloud. The kids are allowed 15 keywords, then must remove half and replay for the class, then must remove half again. The idea is to get them thinking of the KEY WORD CONCEPTS in the psalm and never forget them! Encourage debate about which keywords you might not want to eliminate.
TIP: In the computer workshop for Psalm 8 and similar passages, I will use at least TWO of the above techniques during my lesson plan. So for example, I'd start the kids in Cal and Marty CD and finish in Let's Talk CD for the reflection.
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