September Inspirements

Apprentice

Knowledge:  Do the reading, and then use that info to help with the rest  :)

*read ch. 3 in Posin’s Giants

*read the Parable of the Talents

*read James 1:17

Understanding:  Do this:

*Dr. Posin asked the question, “Can we all be Leonardo’s?”  He wondered what makes a ‘Leonardo’ and wrote, “...perhaps the development of whatever talent there is counts for more” than just having talent.  Write a few paragraphs describing what this statement, along with the Parable of the Talents and James 1:17, means to you.  Include what talents or interests you have that you would like to further develop.  What can you do to develop them? How is commitment a part of the process?    And lastly, why does Jesus share the Parable of the Talents?

Do one (or both) of these:

*Da Vinci often looked to the natural world for understanding and inspiration.  Observe something in nature that really interests you and then draw, sculpt, paint, or represent it in a way that you can share it.  Tell us how your understanding  of the subject developed as you observed and portrayed it?

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*Make a list of the ‘job titles’ that Leonardo acquired (listed in ch.3).  Choose one that interests you.  How would you gain that knowledge, or what classes would you need to take in college to obtain that title?  Where do you think Leonardo Da Vinci got his talents and knowledge? Remembering the scriptures we read, prepare a graphic summary of your answer.

Intelligence:  Do one of these:

        *What is one of your favorite Da Vinci inventions?  Make a model of it using cardboard, paper, milk cartons, legos, or any other materials.  Tell us what it does and how this invention could serve mankind.

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        *Bring your own invention made from materials of your choice.  

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        *Identify a need that people have and design or describe on paper a way to fill that need.