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Principle: Gratitude

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Core: Study and learn from the Core Inspirements for the Family with your family. Journeyman:  Australia has so many biomes, forest, desserts and other geographic features it is impossible to list them all. But one of the most notable features Is the Great Barrier Reef. Watch this short video to get a basic idea of what this marvel is. Please chose a biome of Australia to study bring at least three facts about the biome to class to share also please know at least one animal from this biome. 91% of Australia is vegatation what a cool Australian plant you like? Be inspired, Go learn, and have fun   P.S. you MUST have fun or you will fail this class. Master: Choose 1 or more of these options. As Wesley said, whatever you do, "Be inspired, Go learn, and have fun". (As with all learning seek and use the Spirit to guide and teach you. The more resources or accounts you explore; the more clear the facts will be identifiable and the opinions and ideas of

Principle: Courage

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                           Make sure to read all the way to the bottom including the comments.  Core:   I hope you took time to checkout EVERY link  with your family.  Journeyman:   Courage, as with each of the principles, is learned best in there application to people's lives. Without application they don't have purpose. Let's look at a few lives that have made an impact not just in Africa but around the world.   Choose at least 1 of these people from Africa to learn about and record any impressions . Get started with these links: Moses Nelson Mandela  start with this link. If possible watch "Long Walk to Freedom" I'm confident it is on Amazon Prime Videos, likely on Netflix, and at most libraries.  The Boers  Cleopatra VII Angus Buchan- It is hard to find good things said about him. There is lots of criticism about this man. I encourage you to read this even though it is critical of him and notice the points they are cri

Principle: Divine Roles

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North America: 13 Colonies and the Restoration (Read all the way to the bottom; even if you aren't doing higher levels of inspirements.) Core   Everyone come prepared before class by:  Study and learn with your family for Core Inspirements . Journeyman If you choose to work on level 2, you should complete level 1 first. The events in the early colonies and the religious excitement of the time, set up the circumstances that brought about the Restoration of the Gospel. As part of The Restoration the priesthood was restored. A short time later came organizations for women, young women, and children. As you watch these short videos and read the articles, notice the significance of gender and the cooperative relationships they had and have. Young Women Here are some videos and articles to get you started in learning about the history of the Relief Society and Young Women organizations. Relief Society:   "Daughters in My Kingdom": The History

Principle: Faith

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Northern Europe  Inspirements   (Read all the way to the bottom; even if you aren't doing higher levels of inspirements.) Core   Everyone come prepared before class by:   Do a scripture study on faith (mark and record) What things have motivated people, throughout time, to build civilizations?  What has happened to civilizations that were build on or have shifted to a focus other then faith and obedience to Heavenly Father?  Be prepared to share your favorite scripture about faith and why OR a discussion question. (We will share these on our way to UVU for a field trip.) Journeyman If you choose to work on level 2, you should complete level 1 first. Ponder James 1:2-6, 12-17, 22,25  (look at footnotes, especially JST notes). The whole chapter is excellent but at least read these verses.  We have talked about the work the Lord had for them to do and how they did it with  faith. These individuals acts of faith (making the word of God available to all, not just th

Principle: Responsibility & Accountability

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China & India Inspirements   Core   Everyone come prepared before class by: Read Doctrine and Covenants 88:78-80.  Why do we have a responsibility to know about and understand "...things which have been, things which are...; ... things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations...; and a knowledge of countries and of kingdoms..."? What impact has India or China had on the world in the past?  What impact do they have on the world now?  Bring a discussion question to share. Journeyman If you choose to work on level 2, you should complete level 1 first. Create and bring something to share with the class, that allows us to use our senses to experience India or China. C hoose at least 1 of the following: holidays foods customs culture art or music significant landmarks notable people  anything else of you interest Master If you choose to work on level 3, please complete levels 1 and 2 first. Cre