Bible Curriculum Map.1 - Abbotsford Christian School

Bible Curriculum Map
Grades K – 12
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Enduring Understandings ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Goals .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Essential Questions ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Bible Curriculum Map Grades K – 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Bible Curriculum Map Grades 3 – 5 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Bible Curriculum Map Grades 6-8 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Bible Curriculum Map Grades 9 – 10 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Bible Curriculum Map Grades 11 – 12 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Introduction
Mission Statement
Abbotsford Christian School, operated by Abbotsford Christian School Society members, seeks to serve Christian families by providing a secure learning environment in which God’s
children can continue to explore, experience and evaluate all of life under God.
We aim to nurture students in the discovery and development of their abilities and unique gifts so that they are enabled to be faithful, discerning, obedient and creative servants of God
and of neighbour; and stewards of His creation.
Enduring Understandings
Faith is the foundational core that guides and shapes each person's life. For Christians, faith is a conviction that God created the world, upholds creation with His voice, continually supplies us with grace and, through
His word, provides specific and general guidelines for human life in the creation. This deep-rooted assurance, through the work of the Holy Spirit, enables each person to respond to God in trust and with obedience.
Discipleship grows out of faith.
Our curriculum is an expression of our response to God's invitation to faith in Jesus Christ. Students, moved by the Holy Spirit, come to trust and serve God as they learn how God reveals Himself in creation, in the
Bible, and through Jesus Christ.
Biblical Studies introduce students to the most significant insights and ideas of the Bible and our Christian heritage. Students explore the drama of covenant history as it moves from Genesis through Revelation. They
study the promises of the Old Testament and the fulfillment in Christ of the New Testament. They learn a Biblical view of man, woman and child created as image bearers of God, both as sinners and as saints. Biblical
themes such as salvation, grace, faith, covenant, kingdom, church, world, salvation, judgment, law, and gospel are developed. Students see that the Bible’s message applies to all areas of life including knowledge,
love, human relationships, government, war and peace, and justice. They learn how God’s people through the ages have responded to God’s call on their lives.
Equipped with this knowledge, students will be challenged, in all disciplines, to discern what role they play in the continuing story, practice lives of service and find pleasure in knowing that God desires them and their
obedient participation. By developing their critical awareness and consciousness, students respond to God's call in their own personal and community contexts.
Goals
1. Students will understand that they are part of the continuing story of God and His people, are called to discern their place in it, practice lives of service, and find pleasure in knowing that God desires them and
their obedient participation.
2. Students will know key biblical passages, characters, and events.
3. Students will know how to read the Bible – understanding the historical, geographic and cultural contexts; knowing the Bible’s organization and types of literature; using appropriate reference materials.
4. Students will understand various Christian and non-Christian religious views.
5. Students will understand what the Bible teaches about God, truth, God’s creation and people.
6. Students will understand that the story of God and His people has continued throughout history.
7. Students will apply biblical teaching to all life and learning.
Essential Questions
1. What is the story of God walking with His people
2. What is God teaching me in His word
3. How should I read the Bible
4. How have people through the ages responded to God’s call on their lives
5. What is my place in the continuing story of God and His people
6. How can I serve God
7. How does biblical teaching make a difference in my life and learning

Bible Curriculum Map Grades K – 2
Planning for Assessment (Teaching Strategies), Assessment Indicators (Assessment Activities) and resources are listed in course overviews
Grade
Essential Questions
Course or Unit
Content Learning Outcomes: By the end of the grade level, the students will: Some Practical Applications
In many grades, practical applications
are tied to other areas of the curriculum
Kinder
-garten
What is the Bible
How can we thank and praise God for his creation
How can we care for God’s world
How do we know that God keeps his promises
How does God show His love for us
How did God fulfill his covenant promise to
Abraham and his children
Who is part of God’s covenant
How did God continue his salvation plan through
Joseph
What are the ten commandments
How does the story of Ruth show that God is in
control of all things in our daily lives
What did God promise David
How did God show his concern for the world
through the prophet Jonah
Who reigns over kings and queens of this world
Who is Jesus
How can we respond to the story of Jesus’ birth
How does Jesus love give us life
What do Jesus’ miracles show
What do Jesus’ parables teach us
Why did Jesus have to suffer and die
How did God keep his promise to Abraham
How can we praise God
Where did Jesus go
Who is the Holy Spirit
Where is the Holy Spirit today
How do believers spread the good news of Jesus
into the world
From CSI Walking with God and His People 3 rd Ed.
1. God Shows His Love Through Creation
2. Our Need for God’s Love
3. The Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
4. Joseph
5. God’s Love Saves Israel
6. People Who Showed their Love for God: Joshua
and the Time of the Judges
7. People Who Showed their Love for God: Samuel
and the Kings
8. People Who Showed their Love for God: The
Divided Kingdom
9. People Who Showed their Love for God: Exile
10. Christmas
11. Jesus’ Ministry
12. Jesus’ Miracles
13. Jesus’ Parables
14. Easter and Ascension
15. God’s Love for His Church
Articulate God’s love for them
Participate in retelling stories about God’s chosen people who played an important role in God’s plan for salvation
Describe who Jesus is
Explain why God punished his people
Explain what Jesus did to save them
Recite memory work
Participate in praising God
Describe who the Holy Spirit is
CSI Memory Verses:
Genesis 1:1, 31a
Genesis 8:22
Psalm 42:8
Luke 2:11-12
Matthew 22:37
Colossians 3:17
Romans 3:23
Romans 5:5b
Ps. 119:11
Ps. 106:1
Ps. 118:24
Song of Songs 2:12
Life/Theme Verses:
Psalm 92:1-2
Zephaniah 3:17
John 3:16
Matt. 28:19
Grade
One
What is an apostle What did they do for
Christians
How do we reflect Jesus’ light to others
Why do we need to confess our sins to God
How do we talk to God
How can we share God’s love with others
How did God create the world
How did sin enter the world
What happened when sin entered the world
What did God promise to make all things right
again
What were God’s promises to Abraham
How did God make those promises come true
Why are these promises important to us
How did God keep his promise to Abraham, Isaac
and Jacob
How did Joseph show that he trusted God
From CSI Walking with God and His People 3 rd Ed.
1. Walking with God
2. The World God Made
3. Abraham
4. Isaac and Jacob
5. Joseph
6. Moses and Israel
7. Settling the Land
8. The Judges
9. Samuel and Saul
10. King David
11. The Peaceful Reign of Solomon
12. Psalms and Proverbs
13. The Divided Kingdom
14. Exile
15. God’s People Return
16. Christmas
Define a covenant as a promise God made with His people
Participate in class discussions
Describe God’s love
Recite and understand memory work
Explain creation, what went wrong and what God was doing to bring restoration
Explain the Promised Land and tell the significance of it
Explain the cycle of the judges and the Israelites’ disobedience
Give one example of how David trusted God
Explain what the book of Psalms is
Explain what the book of Proverbs is
Explain how the Israelites disobeyed God, and what God did as a result
Explain the role of a prophet
Retell and explain the importance of the Christmas story
Retell and explain the importance of the Easter story
CSI Memory Verses:
Genesis 12:1-3
Romans 8:28
Matthew 7:12
Proverbs 3:5-6
Isaiah 9:6
John 15 :13
Matt. 22 :37-39
Life Verses:
Psalm 139:13-14
Psalm 119:11
Isaiah 55:6-7
Ruth 1:16

How did God show his faithfulness to Moses and
the Israelites
What does the journey of the Israelites to the
Promised Land teach us about God
How did God help the Israelites conquer the land of
Canaan
What is the cycle of the Judges and the Israelites’
disobedience
How did God keep His promise to make David king
over Israel and give him a kingdom forever
Why did God’s people write psalms and proverbs
How does God deal with disobedience people
How can we respond to Jesus’ birth
How can we respond to Jesus’ gift of salvation
How do I know that God loves me
17. Jesus the Saviour - Easter
Grade
Two
How does the Book of James encourage Christians
to live
How are God’s mighty acts illustrated in the story of
his people
In what ways did God keep his promises
Who is in control of the universe and everything
that happens in it
How does God watch over his people
How did God keep his promises by sending Jesus
What do Jesus’ Kingdom rules include
Did anyone really understand who Jesus was
What is prayer
What did Jesus’ miracles show about him
What are parables
How did Jesus’ death and resurrection bring
salvation to God’s people
Who is the Holy Spirit
What does the Holy Spirit do
How did the church grow
How was Paul used by God
What pictures does the book of Revelation give us
When will these things happen
From CSI Walking with God and His People 3 rd Ed.
1. The Christian Life (Book of James)
2. Old Testament Review/Overview
3. Intertestamentary Times
4. A Saviour is Born
5. Jesus Begins His Ministry
6. Jesus Preaches
7. Prayer
8. Miracles of Jesus
9. Parables of Jesus
10. The Beginning of Passion Week
11. Easter
12. Early Church
13. Paul’s Trip to Rome
14. Christ’s Promised Return
Recall Bible Stories
Recite memory work
Participate in class discussions
Tell a story that demonstrates God’s promises
Give examples of living in a way that is consistent with our faith
Explain how God fulfills his promises
Describe how Jesus’ miracles and teachings showed His authority from God, His power over nature, and His love for people
Explain the significance and usage of a parable
Explain the significance of the Lord’s supper
Articulate how Jesus brought about our salvation
Explain how Jesus fulfilled God’s promise
Describe the role of the Holy Spirit
Demonstrates understanding that the Lord’s Prayer serves as an example of how we are to pray
CSI Memory Verses:
James 1: 19-20
Galations 5: 22-23
Colossians 3:17
Luke 2:10-11
Matthew 4:19
Matthew 4:23
Philippians 29:11
Matthew 6:9-15
I Corinthians 13:4-7
Matthew 28:18-20
Romans 8:31b-32, 37-39
Revelation 6:12-13
Ps. 105:1-6
Malachi 3:1
Luke 2:8-20
Matt. 5:43-44
Matt. 3
Matt. 11:28-30
Matt. 16:24-25
The Lord’s Prayer
Matt 13:3, 23
Mark 9:35
Zechariah 9:9
John 13:34-35
Romans 5:6-8
Matt. 28:18-20
Romans 8:31-32
Romans 8:37-39
Acts 20:35
Ephesians 4:2-3
Revelation 5:12
Life Verses:
Psalm 1:1-3
Psalm 100
Philippians 4:4-8
Teachers will choose from above passages from year to
year.

Bible Curriculum Map Grades 3 – 5
Planning for Assessment (Teaching Strategies), Assessment Indicators (Assessment Activities) and resources are listed in course overviews
Grade
Essential Questions
Course or Unit
Content Learning Outcomes: By the end of the grade level, the students will: Some Practical Applications
In many grades, practical applications
are tied to other areas of the curriculum
Grade
Three
Grade
Four
What is God’s plan for salvation
How does God want us to live in relationship to
him
How does God want us to live in relationship to
others
How can we be strong and follow God’s plan for
our lives
Why should we spend time reading the Bible
What responsibilities di God give to people at
creation
What is mercy
How did God fulfill his promise to Abraham
How did God use his Isaac and Jacob to continue
his plan with the Israelites
How did God bless the entire world through
Jacob’s family
How did God fulfill his promise to Abraham during
the time of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt
What was God’s covenant with Israel
How do the Ten Commandments apply to our
lives
How did God command his people to worship and
praise him when they were building the tabernacle
How did God demonstrate his love and forgiveness
to the Israelites, even when they sinned over and
over
How did God fulfill his promise to Abraham during
the settling of Canaan
What are the 5 W’s
How can we be joyful regardless of circumstances
How is the Bible different from other books
How did God use Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Joshua
to fulfill his plan
How did judges bring Israel back to God
How did God use Ruth to fulfill his plan
What can we learn from Ruth
How did God use Samuel to fulfill his plan
Why did Israel want a king and how would this
change things
Why did God choose David to be the next king
What covenant did God have with David
How did God bless Solomon’s request for wisdom
What do the Psalms and Proverbs teach us about
God
How can we use poetry to express our
thoughts/feelings to God
Why did the kingdom divide into Judah and Israel
How did God display his power through Elijah
How did God show his power and care through
Elisha’s miracles
From CSI Walking with God and His People 3 rd Ed.
1. Books of the Bible: Ephesians
2. Becoming a Bible Explorer
3. In the Beginning
4. The Fall to Babel: Need for a Saviour
5. Abraham
6. Isaac and Jacob
7. Joseph
8. Moses and the Exodus
9. God’s Law
10. Worshipping God
11. Forty Years in the Wilderness
12. Settling the Land
From CSI Walking with God and His People 3 rd Ed.
1. Philippians (If time permits)
2.The Bible as a book
3. Review Creation to Joshua—(This doesn’t work as
review. Teachers either skip this unit, or teach it well
and take much longer to do it.)
4. Judges (If time permits)
5. Ruth (If time permits)
6. Samuel
7. King Saul’s Reign
8. King David
9.King Solomon
10 Psalms & Proverbs
11. Divided Kingdom
12. Elijah
13. Elisha
14. Israel’s Exile
15. Isaiah—don’t get to this
Retell Bible stories and describe characters and events
Explain the historical and cultural context of the Bible
Describe various Christian and non-Christian religious views
Explain how geography and culture impacted the biblical story
Explain how the Bible is organized
Identify types of literature the Bible includes
Use a variety of reference materials
Explain what the Bible teaches about God
Explain what the Bible teaches about truth
Describe what the Bible teaches about creation
Explain what the Bible teaches about people
Apply biblical teaching to all of life and learning
Recite memory work
Retell Bible stories and describe characters and events
Explain the historical and cultural context of the Bible
Describe various Christian and non-Christian religious views
Explain how geography and culture impacted the biblical story
Explain how the Bible is organized
Identify types of literature the Bible includes
Use a variety of reference materials
Explain what the Bible teaches about God
Explain what the Bible teaches about truth
Describe what the Bible teaches about creation
Explain what the Bible teaches about people
Apply biblical teaching to all of life and learning
Recite memory work
Summarize creation and the fall
Explain how God used various judges, prophets, and kings to fulfill his plan
Explain how God used poetry in the Bible
Express personal feelings about God through poetry
Describe how God is merciful
Describe God’s faithfulness
Explain how the book of Isaiah can comfort us—not if there’s not enough time to teach Isaiah
CSI Memory Verses:
Ephesians 4:29,32
Psalm 46:10
Genesis 9:11-13
Genesis 12:2-3
Genesis 17:7,8
Ten Commandments
John 3:14-17
Joshua 1:7-8
Life Verses:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I Peter 2:9,10
James 1:19-20
Colossians 3:12-14
CSI Memory Verses:
Books of the Old Testament
Ruth 1:16-17
1 Samuel 15:22, 16:7
Psalm 51:10-12
Isaiah 1:16-18
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Life Verses:
Jeremiah 29: 11-13
Romans 8:35, 38-39
James 1: 2-5

How did God show his faithfulness to Israel during
their exile
How can the book of Isaiah comfort us today
Grade
Five
What is a covenant
What do these covenants tell us about God
What does God do when people obey/disobey
him
Does God keep his promises
How do we know that God answers prayer
How does God use prophets
How do we know that God is in control of our lives
What does God want us to do in tough situations
What are some main points about each gospel
Why did Jesus come to earth as a baby
What does it mean to be “born again”
How can we have salvation in Jesus
How do Jesus miracles demonstrate who he is
How should we pray
How do parables help us understand the Kingdom
of God
What does Peter teach us about suffering
What are we called to do for Christians who are
suffering and are persecuted
From CSI Walking with God and His People
Unit 2. God’s Covenant People
Unit 4. Daniel: Living in Exile (prophet)
Unit 5. Esther: A Story of Divine Providence (prophet—if
time allows)
Unit 7. Gospel Writers
Unit 8. Jesus’ Birth and Early Life
Unit 9. Jesus’ Early Ministry
Unit 10. Jesus’ Ministry Expands
Unit 11. The Sermon on the Mount
Unit 12. Growing Popularity
Unit 13. Parables of the Kingdom
Unit 1. The Book of Peter (if time allows)
Retell Bible stories and describe characters and events
Explain the historical and cultural context of the Bible
Describe various Christian and non-Christian religious views
Explain how geography and culture impacted the biblical story
Explain how the Bible is organized
Use a variety of reference materials
Explain what the Bible teaches about God
Explain what the Bible teaches about truth
Describe what the Bible teaches about creation
Explain what the Bible teaches about people
Apply biblical teaching to all of life and learning
Unit 2. Explain the covenants God made and how He fulfilled them
Unit 3,4,5. Explain how God used prophets to remind them to put God first and to help them understand the future
Unit 4,5. Explain how Daniel and/or Esther followed God and how He cared and ‘protected’ them
Unit 7. Explain how the Gospels’ were written to reach different audiences and used different techniques (word pictures, parables,
miracles)
Unit 8. Explain how Jesus’ birth fulfilled OT prophecies
Unit 8. Explain the main events in Jesus’ birth and early life
Unit 9,10 Retell some of Jesus’ miracles and explain how they proved to others He was God’s Son (His power and sovereignty)
Unit 11. Explain how Jesus used the Beatitudes to help His followers live for Him
Unit 12. Explain how some who heard Jesus’ message believed but others rejected Him
Unit 12. Explain how Jesus used ordinary men (disciples) to further His ministry
Unit 12. Explain how God calls us to be His disciples today
Unit 13,15. Retell some of Jesus’ parables and explain how the people understand His teachings
Unit 1. Explain how Peter teaches that Christians must expect suffering; discipleship is costly (if time allows)
List the 1 st 12 books of the New Testament
Memorize several verses and explain them
CSI Memory Verses:
Unit 2: Hebrews 11:1,6
Unit 3,4: Psalm 103:8-12
Unit 7: John 10:14, 15 or John 11: 25,26
Unit 8: Luke 2:1-20 (readers theater)
Unit 9: John 3:16,17
Unit 11: Matthew 6: 24 (Bonus 25, 26
Unit 1: 1 Peter 5: 6,7 (if time allows)
Life Verses:
Psalm 139:13-16
Matthew 6:9-13
Acts 17:26 & 27
Books of the Bible

Bible Curriculum Map Grades 6-8
Planning for Assessment (Teaching Strategies), Assessment Indicators (Assessment Activities) and resources are listed in course overviews
Grade
Essential Questions
Course or Unit
Content Learning Outcomes: By the end of the grade level, the students will: Some Practical Applications
In many grades, practical applications
are tied to other areas of the curriculum
Grade 6
Grade 7
The Setting of God’s Story
What reasons exist for the claim that the Bible true
and trustworthy
How is the Bible organized
What are the main events that make up the
storyline of the Bible
What are some of the basic things we should know
that will help us better understand the Bible
(geographical setting, literary style, overall
themes)
Jesus’ Later Judean Ministry
What do these stories tell me about what it means
to be a follower of Jesus Christ
What does this story tell me about the character of
Jesus
What practical response can I make in light of what
I have learned in this unit
Palm Sunday to Passover
How did Jesus prepare his disciples for his
departure
What pressures and temptations did Jesus face
that we can relate to
What character traits of Jesus would you like to
strive towards
Jesus’ Death
Why did Jesus die
How did Jesus fulfill OT prophecy (predictions)
during these 12 hours
What examples are there of human failing and
frailty surrounding this day
Resurrection Appearances
Why is the bodily resurrection of Jesus so
important to Christianity
Is it reasonable to believe these accounts of Jesus’
resurrection appearances
How can I participate in being a witness to the
resurrection of Jesus Christ
From Pentecost to Paul- First half of Acts
What is the church of Jesus Christ
What is my place within the church
What makes the church strong Weak
Revelation (Emphasis on Chapters 1-5)
What makes Revelation unique and mysterious
Why was it written, and what is its main message
How should I respond to the message of
Revelation
Themes of the Old Testament
What is the overarching story of the Old
Testament theBible
What are the main themes running through the Old
Testament
From CSI Walking with God and His People
1. The setting of God’s Story
2. Later Judean Ministry
3. Palm Sunday to Passover
4. Jesus’ Death
5. Resurrection Appearances
6. Pentecost
7. Revelation
From CSI Walking with God and His People
1. Themes of the Old Testament
2. Wisdom Literature Part 1 – The Book of Job
3. Wisdom Literature Part 2 – Proverbs
4. The Feasts of the Lord
5. The Prophets
Know key biblical passages, characters and events in the gospels and the ministry of Paul
Know the historical, geographic and cultural contexts of the time of the gospels and the ministry of Paul
Understand how to read the various types of literature in the New Testament
Understand the various religious groups in the new testament and contrast the biblical worldview with today’s culture
Understand key biblical concepts (such as kingdom) as taught in the New Testament
Understand what the Bible teaches about who Jesus is
Be able to defend the Bible as the infallible word of God and as a guide for faith and behaviour
Explain that the Bible is the story of God’s faithfulness to his people
Know that they too can be part of God’s story and find their place in it
Apply teachings of the new Testament to all life and learning
Be familiar with key biblical passages, characters, and events throughout the Old Testament.
Know the historical and cultural significance of the Jewish feasts.
Understand various religious worldviews that God’s people confronted up to the time of the Babylonian captivity.
Understand the geographical setting of various events recorded in the Old Testament.
Be able to recognize the biblical themes of Creation, Fall, Redemption and Restoration as they are revealed in Israel’s history up to
Memory Verses
2Tim 3:16-17-Unit 1
John 10:14-18- Unit 2
John 14:1-6- Unit 3-4
1 Cor 11:23-26- Unit 5
Acts 2:38-39; Gal 2:20-21- Unit 6
Rev :9-10- Unit 7
Memory Verses
Jer. 31:31-34 or Ez. 36:24-27- Unit 1
Apostles Creed- Unit 2
Any 2 Verses from Proverbs- Unit 3
Heb.10:19-25- Unit 4

Grade 8
In what ways are the OT themes important to us
today
Wisdom Literature Part 1 – The Book of Job
God is loving and all powerful. How do we
reconcile this with suffering
Does suffering serve a good purpose
How do I honour/love god through my suffering
Wisdom Literature Part 2 – Proverbs
Where do people go when they need wisdom
What does the Book of Proverbs say about issues
that are important to living a wise life
How does the wisdom of Proverbs compare with
other advice offered in our culture
The Feasts of the Lord
Why did God ask his people to attend various
feasts
How do the Old Testament feasts connect with our
Christian faith
What do we learn about the character of God
through the feasts
The Prophets
What is the role of a prophet
What examples are there of messages delivered by
the prophets that have meaning for today
Prayer
What is the purpose of prayer
What should be included in our prayers to God
What rules or guidelines does the Bible give for
prayer
Between the Testaments
Where do we see God’s covenantal love over his
people during and after their exile to Babylon
What happened to God’s people in the time period
between the testaments
How was the world into which Jesus was born
shaped by events from the time between the
testaments
How do we remain faithful to God and our
neighbour when the surrounding culture does not
acknowledge God
Introduction to the Gospels
What is the purpose of the gospels
Why did Jesus teach in parables
The Long Walk Home
In what ways can I strengthen, maintain, and keep
alive my faith in Christ
Church History, Part 1
Why study church history
Church History, Part 2
What influences are affecting Christianity both in
the past and in the present
What can tradition in the church do to both
positively and negatively affect our faith
The Song of Love
Who is the singer and what was His ministry
How did Jesus deal with opposition to His
ministry
How can we demonstrate His song
6. Prayer
7. Between the Testaments
From CSI Walking with God and His People
1. The Early Church (Gospels, Jesus, Acts)
2. The Long Walk Home (How to discipline your self
in the faith)
3. Church History – Part 1 (Church Beginnings :
Symbols, Apostolic Fathers, Apologists, Martyrs,
Canon)
4. Church History – Part 2 (Constantine, Monasticism,
Augustine)
5. Church History – Part 3 (the Reformation part of
this unit will be covered in HUM)
6. The Song of Love
the restoration of Jerusalem under Ezra and Nehemiah.
Be able to use a variety of reference materials; including a bible dictionary, a concordance, and a one volume Bible Commentary.
Understand what the Old Testament teaches about the character of God, the nature of truth and the nature of man.
Recognize that they are part of the continuing story of God and his people, are called to discern their place in it, practice lives of
service, and find pleasure in knowing that God desires them and their obedient participation.
Recognize a selection of Old Testament prophets and understand their messages.
Recognize that God’s story and purposes extend beyond the Old Testament and into the Intertestamentary Period.
Know that the Old Testament sets the stage for the birth of Christ.
Understand that the Synoptic Gospels allow us to see the story of Christ and His apostles from different perspectives.
Know that the book of Acts and the power of the Holy Spirit equip us to live for Christ.
Know how the new church developed (New Testament), spread, and how the plans and problems begun in Genesis come to
completion in Revelation.
Be able to explain and live out spiritual growth through discipline in faith.
Apply an understanding that their spiritual walk is a personal and intentional practice that must be set up to both fit themselves as an
individual and stretch their comfort zone.
Know that the Early Church was marked with suffering and persecution but God sovereignly and providentially provided the church
with the right people at the right time.
Understand that outside sources (Roman Empire) can influence Christianity and how that can have a negative outcome (value
tradition over scripture).
Be able to understand and explain how the Reformation began, progressed, and eventually brought about a new order of church we
know today as Protestantism.
Isaiah 40:27-31 or Isaiah 53:1-6- Unit 5
2Chronicles 7:14, and one of Heb. 4:14-16,
Ps. 130 or Luke 11:9-13- Unit 6
Jeremiah 29:11-14- Unit 7
People of Faith Project: Exploring the people in
their lives who have impacted their faith.
Faith Walk (student’s personal testimony)
Church Project: Students will explore their own
church and answer key questions about their
church
Here I Stand Project:
How can I demonstrate how my faith and
learning unite How can I take a stand for
something I believe
1. What is an issue on which I want to take
a stand
2. What does the Bible say about this
issue Why do I need to do something
about it
3. What can I do about this issue
Memory work: Math 28:18-20

Bible Curriculum Map Grades 9 – 10
Planning for Assessment (Teaching Strategies), Assessment Indicators (Assessment Activities) and resources are listed in course overviews
Grade
Essential Questions
Course or Unit
Content Learning Outcomes: By the end of the grade level, the students will: Some Practical Applications
In many grades, practical applications
are tied to other areas of the
curriculum
Grade 9
Christian Worldview
What is a worldview
What shapes a person’s worldview
What is a reliable source upon which to form my
worldview
Bible Study Tools
How does one come to know the Bible
What does the Bible study process look like
What tools can be used in order to better
interpret/understand scripture
Acts and Church History (The Great Awakening)
As part of the Trinity, what role does the Holy Spirit
play in the book of Acts and in the present day
Why was the church such a powerful force during
the time Acts was written
1. Christian Worldview
Worldview defines how one views the world and it
is guided by a person’s beliefs about how the world
operates (largely unconscious).
Worldview is shaped by a multitude of factors
which include : nationality, race, gender, religion,
socio-economic factors, media and personal
experiences.
Scripture provides a reliable framework through
which Christian scan examine and evaluate the
world in which they live. Scripture also provides a
basis for absolute truth.
2. Bible Study Tools
Hearing, reading, memorizing and meditation on
God’s word are essential to grasp its message.
There are 4 steps to the bible study process:
Truths from scripture can be better understood
through the proper use of a variety of Bible study
tools (concordance, dictionary, commentary, etc.)
Historical and Cultural Context of the Bible
BBL 1 – explain the history of God’s people from creation through the Book of Acts
How the Bible is organized (types of literature the Bible includes and how to read the Bible)
BBL 2 – identify poetry and narrative
BBL 3 – identify the characteristics of various genres and apply them to a passage
BBL 4 – use understanding of the passages’ purpose to read expressively
BBL 5 – use the characteristics of various genres to determine the meaning of a passage
BBL 6 – use various study tools to deepen understanding of scripture (concordance, cross referencing, etc.)
Applying Biblical teaching to all of life and learning
BBL 7 – apply scriptural principles to an issue (current or historical)
BBL 8 – identify the fruit of the Spirit
BBL 9 – explain the fruit of the Spirit
BBL 10 – use biblical teaching to constructively examine community/cultural values and practices
Christian Worldview Assignment – students
choose a topic that is making headlines in the
news, state their opinion and defend their
position using Scripture
Seek a collection of verses that students can
use as a motto in their daily lives
Assignment on confronting the idols of our
culture
3. Acts and Church History (The Great Awakening)
The Holy Spirit is an equal member of the Trinity.
The Holy Spirit is as much at work today as it was
during the time the book of Acts was written
The church in the book of Acts was alive and
thriving because of the power and anointing of the
Holy Spirit.
Grade
10
What tools are available for studying the Bible, and
how do I use them
What is an Epistle, and how does it differ from the
other books of the Bible
Considering the context of the Epistles, how can
we interpret them for our lives today
What are the various Spiritual Gifts, according to
the Bible, and how do we recognize them
What are God’s expectations for personal
application of these gifts
What are the major themes of the book of
Revelation, and how do you make sense of all the
strange imagery
1. Bible Tools Unit
2. Introduction to the Epistles
3. Discovering Spiritual Gifts
4. Study of Revelation
Understand the various components in the NIV Study Bible
Practice using all the components to research ideas, themes, places, events, and people
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Recognize all the books of the Epistles; this includes dates, authors, where written, recipients, and reasons for writing them
Know the Format of the Epistles, the 7 main parts included in each
Understand the context of the churches when the Epistles were written
Discern personal applications for reading this today
Discuss some major themes that occur in the Epistles; especially Jews vs. Gentiles and Armour of God
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Define what Spiritual Gifts are, and what the Bible has to say about them
Recognize the purposes for Spiritual Gifts
Begin to identify and confirm their own Spiritual Gifts
Discern how God wants us to use Spiritual Gifts when focusing on skills, talents and passions
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Apply Bible-study skills to read the book of Revelation with fresh appreciation and understanding
Interpret the symbolism in Revelation from a Reformed historical perspective
Describe what Revelation unveils to us about Jesus Christ
Discuss differing eschatological views, applications for today, and the second coming of Christ
Understanding who they are as children of
God and the gifts God has given them,
students will develop a plan for successful
learning in the Graduation program, explore
post-secondary education and career options,
and begin to plan for their transition beyond
secondary school.
What are the various ways of interpreting this book

for today

Bible Curriculum Map Grades 11 – 12
Planning for Assessment (Teaching Strategies), Assessment Indicators (Assessment Activities) and resources are listed in course overviews
Grade
Essential Questions
Course or Unit
Content Learning Outcomes: By the end of the grade level, the students will: Some Practical Applications
In many grades, practical applications
are tied to other areas of the
curriculum
Grade
11
Fr./Bi
Integrat
ed
Knowing I belong to God, how do I prepare to live
that out as an adult, and how do I live that out
now
1. Study of Exodus
2. Contemplative study of Ps. 119
3. Study select passages of New Testament referring to
being a new creation in Christ
4. Connect a bible passage/book to an era in the history
of a French speaking country
5. Keep a reflective journal
6. Organize and present a chapel on South Africa
7. Establish contact with a French speaking country in
the context of evangelism or mission or Christian
education
Understand how God worked in Moses’ life to make Moses who he was.
Define a “human of stature” according to the Bible
Compare the book of Exodus with the human life cycle
Practice community according to the Bible
Discern how modern psychology is/is not rooted in the Bible
Discern the culture around them
Understand how a people is characterized by their history and their God
Understand the value of the Catholic faith in its historical context
Practice contemplation
Be able to connect events in their lives with events in the lives of people in the Bible
Learn to live and think, ‘with the Bible open’
Participate in a one day silent contemplative
retreat
Service activity in downtown Montreal
Cleaning up a nearby park in spring
Deny oneself a non-necessity and donate the
money to missions
Gr. 11 Knowing that I am God’s, how will I engage and
live in His story, using the Bible as my guide
Grade
12
Can we trust the Bible to be true and reliable How
do we discern truth
How are all the stories of the Bible woven together as
one larger story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and
Restoration What do these stories teach us about
God and humanity, and how do they point us to Christ
How do we study the Bible in order to obtain
accurate understanding
How is Christianity different from other religions
How do we know that Christianity is the system of
faith
How do we as Christians respond to issues in our
culture that seem to contradict the Bible’s teachings
How can we live out our faith in practical ways, using
the knowledge we receive from God’s Word to change
our hearts and affect our lives
1. Study of Genesis and Exodus, including ancient
creation stories
2. How Ancient Greek philosophy and modern scientific
philosophy have shaped our culture
3. The impact of the fall on all cultures, ancient and
contemporary
4. God’s call in the lives of the patriarchs and on all to
live in God’s story
5. The cycle of obedience and disobedience as seen in
the judges, select kings and prophets
6. Book of Matthew
7. Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne
8. I Corinthians, James
1. Bible Foundations
2. Bible Story-telling
Telling the Story of God and His people
Stories of faith
3. Exegetical Bible study
Romans
1&2 Peter
4. Discerning truth
Identifying false teachers
World religions
5. Living for Christ in a fallen world (throughout
semester)
Student questions
Service projects
Current issues project
Understand the role God the creator plays in our part in God’s story and in His world today and in ancient times
Explain God’s role in the exodus of the Israelites
Explain how the crisis of the fall into sin affects all the cultures of history, including ours
Understand how the call of God’s people to form His community transforms His story and the lives of the story’s participants
Understand God’s redeeming nature
Explain practical ways in which people from “rich” countries can respond to injustice and poverty in our world
Understand the revolutionary and counter-cultural life of Jesus as it applies to 1 st century Israel and 21 st century North America
Give contemporary examples of the church in action today
Practice having a servant heart and extending love to neighbours in Abbotsford
Have opportunities to reflect and assess how they have lived out the Biblical story
Recognize the Bible is the divinely inspired, authoritative word of God, which is living, active, and applicable for our lives today
Understand the Bible narrative as the foundation of God’s epic story with Christ as its centrepiece
Study the Bible to understand different ways of interpreting the Scriptures and how that impacts the way we derive meaning from it
Recognize the differences between Christianity and other religions
Grow in our understanding of who God is: through His Word, by learning in community, and through service
Consider and give examples of how we can live out our faith in a world that does not acknowledge the glory of God
Opportunities to display God’s love in the
Abbotsford community through service
Practical acts of service in the community of
Abbotsford, exposing students to a wide variety of
service opportunities.
May include partnering with Gleaners, MCC,
Salvation Army, Teen Challenge, Food Bank,
Cyrus Centre
Grade
12
Module
s
Who am I
Can I Google my way to God
Who is programming my life’s GPS
To whom do I belong Is this my life, or is it God’s
Why does that make all the difference
What is the road I have been travelling Where is it
leading Who are my travelling companions What is
my quest
How has ACS impacted my life over the last several
When scheduling allows, students take Bible 12 in
modules, four one-month long courses that finish with a
final presentation. The modules that are available
depend on which staff members fit into the schedule.
The following modules were offered in 2011 - 12:
1. Denominations – seeing denominations as
branches of the same tree
2. Devotions - help students to get to know God by
learning to discipline themselves in all things to
Be aware of their own growth (spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, social, values, attitudes, relationships, experience,
knowledge, wisdom, friendships, etc.)
Know their gifts, talents and abilities
Articulate their spiritual journey
Be aware of their passions
Articulate future plans and goals
Share meaningful and memorable experiences
Know how ACS has impacted their life and their worldview
A Bible POL – The Epic I Am
Student do a 30 minute presentation to a small
group of invited guests in which they:
- Share their spiritual journey
- Share how ACS has impacted their life
- Discuss their future plans (Grad transition
requirement)
- Include a visual or interactive component
- Include an oral component

years
My spiritual journey – Where am I in terms of my
relationship with God What big moments have
brought me to this point What aspects of my
relationship with God (or lack thereof) would I like to
see changed
Future plans – Where to I see myself going in the
future Who are the people who have helped to get
me there How does my understanding of myself and
God impact my future plans
obey Him and bring expression to His glory
3. Is it OK for Christians to go to R rated movies –
exploring various Christian responses to literature
and film
4. Ecclesiastes – figuring out the Biblical meaning of
life.
5. Prayer – a practical course for looking at Biblical
principles for how prayer was used in the tie of the
Bible and how to apply these principles to our lives
6. Service – serving others out of love is at the heart
of our Christian faith
7. Social Justice – understanding the Biblical concept
of justice
8. Understanding the Religions of Our Neighbours –
learning more about the faith of our neighbours
9. Foundations – “Who is God” and “Who am I” in this
world
2012 – 13 (see booklet for detailed information)
1. Can Anything Good Come out of Hollywood
2. Hungry for God – A Study of Devotion
3. Troth – Will You Marry Me
4. The Good News – Understanding the Gospels
5. Foundations of the Faith
6. Christian Apologetics
7. Wild at Heart
8. Ideas with Legs: Biblical Background and
Theology (outside of schedule)
9. Understanding the Religions of Ourrr
Neighbours
10. Social Justice
11. Crazy Love
12. Prayer, Worship and the Gospel of John
13. Service
14. Youth Alpha (outside of schedule)
15. Why Should I Believe in the Bible
16. Being a Woman of God (girls only)
17. Chapel Planning (outside of schedule0
18. Nicaragua Team (outside of schedule)
19. SALT – Student Action Leadership Team
(outside of schedule)