My Sunbeam Activity Book, Part 1 Fall, 2009 Teacher Copy Rolling Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Adventurer Club will help you: Give your life to Jesus Have fun being a Christian Be a good citizen Develop a good character Grow physically Grow mentally Grow socially Grow Spiritually In the Adventurer Club, you'll: Get to wear a special uniform Earn Your Sunbeam Pin Earn Awards Make friends Play games Learn about physical fitness Go on outings Share Your Faith Earn points toward Adventurer of the Year Basic Requirements Involvement My Name is My school is I am in the grade. My Birthday is My Leader came to visit me at my home on. Responsibility The Adventurer Law Jesus can help me to: Be obedient, Be pure, Be true, Be kind, Be respectful Be attentive, Be helpful, Be cheerful, Be thoughtful, Be reverent I have learned the Adventurer Law and I will do my best to follow it at all times. Signature: Pledge to the Christian Flag I pledge Allegiance to the Christian Flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands, one brotherhood uniting all mankind in service and love. I have learned the Pledge to the Christian Flag and I will do my best to follow Jesus at all times. Signature: 2
Basic Requirements Reinforcement Books of the Bible Books of History Books of Poetry 9. 1 Samuel 19. Psalms 10. 2 Samuel 20. Proverbs 11. 1 Kings 21. Ecclesiastes 12. 2 Kings 22. Song of Solomon 13. 1 Chronicles 14. 2 Chronicles 15. Ezra 16. Nehemiah 17. Esther 18. Job The Adventurer has mastered the memorization of the above Books of the Bible. Teacher or Parent: Reading Read Either: A. These Chapters in The Clear Word for Kids ISBN#0-9748894-3-1 Page Numbers August Numbers 16-36 117 to 131 September Deuteronomy 1-13 132 to 141 Deuteronomy 26-34 150 to 158 October Joshua 1-24 159 to 176 November Judges 1-12 177 to 189 December Judges 31-21 189 to 198 Ruth 1-4 199 to 202 Note: It is expected at this level that the parent will be reading to the child. I have read the above chapters to my child. (Place the date completed on the line above) B. One of the following Bible Story Books The Bible Story Volume 3 by Arthur Maxwell The Bible Story Volume 4 by Arthur Maxwell Shoebox Bible Stories #1, #2, #3 by Jerry D. Thomas (Counts as one book) Note: It is expected at this level that the parent will be reading to the child. I have read the book(s) dated above to my child. For the optional Reading II Award, the Adventurer needs to do both. See requirements in the parent information. 3
Basic Requirements Reinforcement Reading Read a minimum of two books. Each from a different category. ` A. Adventist Heritage God's Adventurers by Roxy Hoehn B. Nature (A second selections will be required in the spring) Julius, The Perfectly Pesky Pet Parrot by VeraLee Wiggins Julius Again by VeraLee Wiggins Tina, the Really Rascally Red Fox by VeraLee Wiggins Skeeter The Wildly Wacky Raccoon by VeraLee Wiggins C. History/Adventure (A second selections will be required in the spring) Adventist Girl Series by Jean Boonstra Heather-Secrets and Friends (counts as 1/2 book) Heather-A New Life Down Under (counts as 1/2 book) Heather-A Wedding in Avondale (counts as 1/2 book) Heather-Going Home (counts as 1/2 book) Detective Zack Series by Jerry D. Thomas Detective Zack and the Red Hat Mystery Detective Zack, Mystery at Thunder Mountain D. Your Choice (It can something in your own library or any of the above books not previously read) Read an additional Christian book. Title: I have read the books dated above to my child. For the optional Reading II Award, the Adventurer needs to read a book from each of the categories. This honor will also carry into the spring session See requirements in the parent information. 4
My God Salvation A. Add two pictures to your Bible Time Line each month. August Baby Moses Moses as Prince September The Burning Bush 10 Plagues October Red Sea 10 Commandments November 12 Spies Water from the Rock December Balaam Death of Moses The Adventurer has completed the Bible Timelines for each of the months dated above. B. Share your love for Jesus with someone I have helped my child share his/her love for Jesus by doing the following: C. Learn the following Memory verses: August Exodus 2:9,10 September Exodus 3:4,5 October Exodus 31:17,18 November Numbers 14:7,8 December Deuteronomy 34:1-4 5
My God Message Taught 8/24, 8/31/ & 9/14 Earn the Bible I Award 8/24 A. Explain and demonstrate how to show respect for your Bible and how to care for it. B. Practice finding the Book, Chapter and Verse of any text your teacher gives you. 8/31 A. What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? B. When was the Bible first printed on a press? 9/14 A. Locate the Middle east on a globe and show where it is from where you live. B. Trace Abraham s Journey on a map. On Your Own: Study your Sabbath School lesson faithfully for a minimum of six weeks. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Do one of the following: Share one of your Memory Verses to a non-sda family member or friend. Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16,17 Participate in a skit for Family Sabbath School, or Church Service. My Child has completed the dated items above. 6
My God Prayer A. Spend regular quiet time with Jesus in prayer. August September October November December I have helped my child remember to have their own special time with Jesus separate from family time. B. Choose one thing this year you want to change in your life. With prayer and planning work with your parents to reach your goal. I want to change I have prayed and planned with my child to help him/her achieve the above goal. My Self I am Special A. List a special talent that God has given you. With your parents work on improving your talent this year. My Talent Tell how you worked on it each of the months below. August September October November December My Child was faithful in improving his/her talent. 7
My Self Wise Choices Taught 9/28,10/12 & 10/26 Earn the Music Critic Award 9/28 A. What is God s purpose for music? B. Name and identify 8 musical instruments, Which ones are found in the Bible? 10/12 A. Read Philippians 4:8, 9. Discuss these principles that help us form good music habits B. Tell why it is important not to listen to music that puts bad thoughts in our minds. 10/26 A. Make a musical instrument. Learn why was Miriam happy when she sang with the timbral? (Exodus 15) With Your Group: Do one of the following Play in a bell choir Teacher: Learn and perform a song in another language. On Your Own: Do one of the following: With your parents, choose listen to some form of secular music and then discuss the good and bad points of it, reflecting on Philippians 4:8-9 With your parents, discuss types of music are appropriate for the worship of God? 8
My Self My Body Taught 11/9, 11/23, & 12/14 A. Earn the Health Specialist Award 11/19 A. Describe a proper diet, and learn the basic food groups. B. Practice good dental hygiene. 11/23 A. Learn why you need fresh air and sunlight. B. Learn why water is important for your body. How many glasses of water you should drink each day? 12/14 A. Learn why your body needs exercise. B. Learn why your body needs rest. On Your Own: Practice good health habits at home by doing two of the following: Try a new vegetables, until you are willing to add one to your diet. Washing your hands every time without being asked before meals. (Test time 3 weeks) Going to bed at the appointed time without complaining (Test time 2 weeks) Spend 2 hours each day out of doors. (Test time 1 week) B. Complete a Physical Fitness Test for your age. Enter your scores. Try to improve. Date Score Date Score Curl-ups 8/24 8/31 Shuttle Run 9/14 9/28 Endurance Run 10/12 Pull Ups 10/26 11/9 Sit and Reach 11/23 12/14 9
My Bonus Awards Taught 8/24, 9/14, 11/9 & 12/14 Earn the Flower Award 8/24 A. Plant flower seeds in a pot, take it home to grow. B. Learn the parts of a flower plant Date: 9/14 A. Describe three ways in which flower seeds are scattered. 1. 2. 3. B. Learn two flowers mentioned in the Bible, and memorize Song of Solomon 2:1 a. Rose b. Lily 11/9 A. Review the two flowers previously learn and learn 6 more. c. Daffodil d. Daisy e. Iris f. Tulip g. Pansy h. Carnation 12/14 A. Review the 8 flowers already learned and learn 2 more. i. Orchid J. Pointsettia B. Tell what attracts bees and insects to flowers and what it is they get from flowers. On your own: Do two of the following Take a bouquet of garden flowers to share with someone. Watch a flower at sunset. See if the flower changes or has any visitors. Visit an arboretum with your parents With your parents plant some flowers in your yard. 10
My Bonus Awards Taught 8/31, 9/28, 10/26 & 11/23 Earn the Country Fun Award 8/31 A. On a globe locate and name the continents B. 0n a globe locate and name the oceans. Date: 9/28 A. Learn about the rotation and tilt of the earth and seasons. B. Why does the length of the day change? Date: 10/26. A. Learn how languages originated at the tower of Babel. (Genesis 11:1-9) B. How many different languages are there? Name 12 of them. Date: 11/23 A. How many people there in the world? B. Which country is first population? C. Which country is second in population? D. Which country is third in population? Date: On your own, choose a country and do two of the following with your parents. The name of the country I chose is. Find a picture and color the flag and listen to the national anthem. Find out about the native dress and the weather of the country. Have your parents make some food of the country for you to try. Find a person from that country and have them tell you a story about their culture. 11
has successfully completed the first half of the Sunbeam Pin Date: Teacher: Awards Earned Bible 1 Music Critic Health Specialist Flowers Country Fun has completed the above dated awards. Teacher: Wright Publications 2991 Randolph St. Huntington Park, CA 90255 323 377-8502 lyndene@wrightpublications.org