1/7/2010 History in the Making – PCA Students Build 3-Dimensional Models
DOVER, NH — Freshmen students at Portsmouth Christian Academy took a hands-on approach to learning as they studied the Hebrew tabernacle – the worship sanctuary outlined in the book of Exodus in the Bible. The students crafted miniature models of the historical furniture, recorded the materials used to build their models, noted their scale, and their spiritual significance.
The tabernacle was a portable structure where the Israelites worshiped God after the Exodus. Following God’s precise instructions, craftsmen created furniture to be used for worship that was full of symbolism. PCA students created 3-dimensional models to scale to help them understand how the sacrifices, utensils, and even the structure of the tabernacle were designed to reveal the nature of God.
“When holding these objects in real life, the students begin to realize the historical significance in a more tangible way,” stated Dr. Susan Pleticha, PCA Bible Teacher. “By studying what each piece of the furniture symbolized, we understand more about God and how he relates to his people.”
Portsmouth Christian Academy is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. PCA offers a challenging academic curriculum from preschool through high school along with competitive athletic programs and other stimulating extra-curricular activities. For more information, please call 603.742.3617 or visit the school’s web site at www.pcaschool.org.
While studying the Hebrew tabernacle – the worship sanctuary outlined in the book of Exodus in the Bible, Portsmouth Christian Academy students crafted miniature models of historical furniture, recorded the materials used, noted their scale, and their spiritual significance.
Portsmouth Christian Academy students pictured left to right, Brianna Stine, Mike Collopy, and Mike Aftosmes, present their scale models of historical tabernacle furniture.
The tabernacle was a portable structure where the Israelites worshiped God after the Exodus. Following God’s precise instructions, craftsmen created furniture to be used for worship that was full of symbolism. PCA students created 3-dimensional models to scale to help them understand how the sacrifices, utensils, and even the structure of the tabernacle were designed to reveal the nature of God.
“When holding these objects in real life, the students begin to realize the historical significance in a more tangible way,” stated Dr. Susan Pleticha, PCA Bible Teacher. “By studying what each piece of the furniture symbolized, we understand more about God and how he relates to his people.”
Portsmouth Christian Academy is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. PCA offers a challenging academic curriculum from preschool through high school along with competitive athletic programs and other stimulating extra-curricular activities. For more information, please call 603.742.3617 or visit the school’s web site at www.pcaschool.org.
While studying the Hebrew tabernacle – the worship sanctuary outlined in the book of Exodus in the Bible, Portsmouth Christian Academy students crafted miniature models of historical furniture, recorded the materials used, noted their scale, and their spiritual significance.
Portsmouth Christian Academy students pictured left to right, Brianna Stine, Mike Collopy, and Mike Aftosmes, present their scale models of historical tabernacle furniture.
For further information, please contact:
Patty Mynczywor, Development Associate
Tel: 603.742.3617, Ext. 141
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