Sept. 7, 2008 Ganesh Puja Introductions, overview of curriculum and ...
Sept. 7, 2008 Ganesh Puja Introductions, overview of curriculum and ...
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Annual Lesson Plan <strong>2008</strong>-2009<br />
Balavihar CM DFW<br />
Grade 2<br />
Teacher(s): Collin Vas, Sailaja Tayi,Srividhya Raghu, savita balkundi, viji<br />
Rajashekhar,Ch<strong>and</strong>ran Sathees,Vijaya Lanka<br />
Text(s): Bala Bhagavatam Volumes I & II<br />
Slokas: Gurustotram Bhajans: karthikeya & Krishna<br />
Abstract: Explain the overall theme <strong>of</strong> what is to be taught throughout the year. You<br />
may include a description <strong>of</strong> your teaching style (e.g. storytelling, discussions,<br />
presentations, etc.), expectations, (e.g. no homework will be given), goals <strong>and</strong><br />
objectives.<br />
Date Theme/Topic<br />
(What)<br />
Objective/Discussion/Activities<br />
(How)<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>. 7, <strong>2008</strong> <strong>Ganesh</strong> <strong>Puja</strong> <strong>Introductions</strong>, <strong>overview</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>curriculum</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
class rules<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>. 14, <strong>2008</strong> Stories <strong>of</strong> Parikshit <strong>and</strong> Introduction to stories in Bhagavata purana<br />
Varahavatara<br />
Learn bhajan on Karthikeya<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>. 21, <strong>2008</strong> Story <strong>of</strong> kasyapa <strong>and</strong><br />
Diti<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>. 28, <strong>2008</strong> Stories <strong>of</strong> Kardama <strong>and</strong><br />
Devuhti<br />
*Question <strong>and</strong> answer work sheet<br />
Jaya <strong>and</strong> Vijaya cursed by brahma’s sons.<br />
The birth <strong>of</strong> Hiranyaksha <strong>and</strong> Hiranyakasipu<br />
*Fill in the blanks & coloring sheet<br />
Birth <strong>of</strong> Lord Narayana as the great sage<br />
Kapila<br />
*Matching exercise<br />
Oct. 5, <strong>2008</strong> Story <strong>of</strong> Sati King Daksha’s ego destroyed by Lord Shiva<br />
*Fill in the blanks work sheet<br />
Oct. 12, <strong>2008</strong> Story <strong>of</strong> Dhruva & King<br />
Prithu<br />
Oct. 19, <strong>2008</strong> Stories <strong>of</strong> Priyavarta,<br />
Rishabha<br />
Dhruva becomes a pole star guiding the<br />
mankind forever<br />
Brahma’s sons describing to King Prithu<br />
about TRUE devotion to God<br />
*True or False work sheet<br />
Great kings who ruled their kingdoms with<br />
humility <strong>and</strong> devotion to God<br />
*Make Diyas for Diwali<br />
Oct. 26, <strong>2008</strong> Story <strong>of</strong> King Bharatha Bharatha realizes God by constantly thinking<br />
about Him<br />
*Multiple choice work sheet<br />
Nov. 2,<strong>2008</strong> Diwali Celebration 6,10,11 & 12 perform<br />
Nov. 9, <strong>2008</strong> Story <strong>of</strong> Ajamila The power <strong>of</strong> chanting the Lord’s name<br />
*Crossword puzzle<br />
Nov. 16, <strong>2008</strong> Story <strong>of</strong> Indra & vritta<br />
Story <strong>of</strong> Chitraketu<br />
Nov. 23, <strong>2008</strong> Story <strong>of</strong> Hiranyakasipu<br />
& Prahlada<br />
*Learn new Bhajan on karthikeya<br />
Always respect your teachers. Even a demon,<br />
when prayed upon Narayana attains Moksha<br />
*Fill in the blanks work sheet<br />
Lord Narayana protects the good <strong>and</strong> destroys<br />
the evil<br />
*True or false work sheet
Nov. 30, <strong>2008</strong> Thanksgiving Break No Classes<br />
Dec. 7, <strong>2008</strong> Gajendra Moksham&<br />
Churning <strong>of</strong> Milky ocean<br />
Dec.12,<strong>2008</strong> Friday / Elementary<br />
Lock-In<br />
Dec.14, <strong>2008</strong> Matsya &<br />
Vamanavatara<br />
Dec. 21, <strong>2008</strong> Stories <strong>of</strong> Ambareesha<br />
& Rantideva<br />
Lord Narayana protects his devotees from<br />
utmost <strong>of</strong> danger<br />
Lord does not protect those who give in to<br />
selfish deeds<br />
*Fill in the blanks work sheet<br />
Grades 2-5<br />
Annual Banquet<br />
Lord Narayana taking the forms <strong>of</strong> a fish <strong>and</strong><br />
a dwarf to protect the good<br />
*Multiple choice work sheet<br />
Your anger is your downfall.<br />
Service to people is the best devotion to God<br />
*Matching exercise<br />
Tentative Date<br />
Dec. 27, <strong>2008</strong> Saturday / Teachers'<br />
Training<br />
Dec. 28, <strong>2008</strong> Winter Break No Classes<br />
Jan. 4, 2009 Story <strong>of</strong> Kamsa & Birth Lord Narayana is born <strong>and</strong> was taken to<br />
<strong>of</strong> Krishna<br />
Poothna & Trinavarta<br />
Gokulam<br />
Lord Krishna’s divine powers destroy the<br />
demons sent by Kamsa<br />
*Do a puzzle<br />
Jan.11, 2009 Naming ceremony<br />
Kubera’s sons released<br />
A joyous celebration in Gokulam<br />
Lord Narayan’s divine powers bring life to<br />
Kubera’s sons<br />
*Questions & Answers<br />
*Learn Bhajan on krishna<br />
Jan. 16, 2009 Friday / High School<br />
Lock-In<br />
Grades 9-12<br />
Jan. 18, 2009 Makara Sankranti Celebration / classes TBD<br />
Jan. 25, 2009 Aghasura &<br />
Lord Krishna & Balarama save the gopis from<br />
Dhenukasura<br />
the dangers <strong>of</strong> Aghasura & Dhenukasura<br />
*Break the code work sheet<br />
Feb. 1, 2009 Kaliyamardanam & Krishna kills kaliya <strong>and</strong> purifies the waters<br />
Govardhanam<br />
Krishna lifts Goardhana mountain to protect<br />
the people <strong>of</strong> Vraja<br />
*Questions & Answers work sheet<br />
Feb. 8, 2009 Rasaleela, Suarshana & The people <strong>of</strong> Vraja mesmerized by<br />
Shankachuda<br />
Krishna’s flute<br />
*Fill in the blanks<br />
Feb. 13, 2009 Friday / Middle School<br />
Lock-In<br />
Grades 6-8<br />
Feb. 15, 2009 Kamsa’s death<br />
Lord Krishna overcomes several obstacles<br />
<strong>and</strong> kills Kamsa eventually<br />
*Fill in the blanks<br />
Feb. 22, 2009 Mahashivaratri KG,2,4,7 & 9 Perform
Mar. 1, 2009 Krishna back in Mathura<br />
& Akroora goes to<br />
Hastinapura<br />
Mar. 8, 2009 Jaras<strong>and</strong>ha &<br />
Muchukunda<br />
Mar. 15, 2009 Rukmini haranam &<br />
Samanthakamani<br />
Krishna returns to Devaki & Vasudeva<br />
Akroora visits P<strong>and</strong>avas in Hastinapura<br />
*Break the code work sheet<br />
People <strong>of</strong> Mathura take refuge in Dwaraka<br />
Muchukunda sees krishna’s divine form<br />
*Matching exercise<br />
*Learn Bhajan on karthikeya<br />
Krishna marries Rukminini<br />
Jewel Samantaka was returned to Satrajit who<br />
gives his daughter in marriage to Krishna<br />
*Multiple choice work sheet<br />
March 22, 2009 Mura & Narakasura Krishna gets the name Murari by killing the<br />
demon Mura<br />
Mar. 29, 2009 Narada & Jaras<strong>and</strong>ha<br />
Vadham<br />
*Fill in the blanks work sheet<br />
Apr. 5, 2009 Ramanavami 1,3,5,8 perform<br />
Apr.12,2009 Shlokathon Group<br />
Rajasuya yagam &<br />
Dhuryodhana insulted<br />
Krishna reveals the secret about Jaras<strong>and</strong>ha to<br />
Bhima<br />
*Crossword Puzzle<br />
Yudhishtara performs the yagna & Sisupala<br />
becomes one with Lord Krishna<br />
The jealousy <strong>of</strong> Dhuryodhana leads to his<br />
fall<br />
*True or false work sheet<br />
Apr. 19, 2009 Sudama A friendship that lasted forever<br />
*Fill in the blanks<br />
April 25, 2009 Saturday / Picnic<br />
Walkathon<br />
April 26, 2009 Prepare for Mother’s<br />
day<br />
May 2, 2009 Saturday - Geeta<br />
Chanting Competition<br />
May 3, 2009 Yadukula Samhara &<br />
Parikshit Moksha<br />
*Learn few slokas from Matrustavam<br />
Tentative Date<br />
*Make Mother’s day gifts<br />
Lord Krishna leaves for Vaikunta<br />
Parikshit attains Moksha<br />
*Color the picture <strong>of</strong> Lord Krishna<br />
May 10, 2009 Mothers' Day <strong>Puja</strong> Classes TBD<br />
May 17, 2009 Class project End <strong>of</strong> the year project by children<br />
May 30, 2009 Graduation
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