Known by God,
Connected with Others
SEEN curriculum helps you provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to discover the truth and wisdom of God—all while processing what they see in the world.
Students are seen and known.
Youth leaders…
SEEN curriculum helps you provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to discover the truth and wisdom of God—all while processing what they see in the world.
SEEN helps youth leaders speak about difficult subjects to young people, including those who may have already endured hard circumstances. Sessions have practical tips and training to help leaders (from new volunteers to seasoned veterans) be sensitive to the particular needs of teens who are experiencing the effects of stress, trauma, and conflict in their lives.
Every student should feel seen and known in their church, their family, and their community. Walk alongside them as they build confidence that God sees, knows, and loves them too.
Students discover relationship with Jesus.
The First Year
In the first year of SEEN, students are steeped in the foundational beliefs of Christianity as they learn about:
- Who God is
- Why we trust His Word
- Who Jesus is
- How the Holy Spirit guides us
As They Grow
As students grow in their spiritual knowledge, they’ll be challenged to use this knowledge to develop solid Christian character qualities such as:
- Respecting authority
- Gaining wisdom
- Practicing forgiveness
- Persevering through difficulties
Application
Students will have the opportunity to put God’s Word into practice as they exercise valuable life skills such as:
- Using words well
- Thinking critically
- Managing anger
- Choosing purity
Product Info
SEEN Teen Leader’s Guide
Available in printed and digital versions. Order 1 per leader.
Features include:
- 12 lessons
- Bible commentary and Bible culture clues
- Expert resource articles (topics include helping teens in crisis and understanding trauma)
- In-lesson teacher tips to help deal with sticky situations
- Bonus material to help with hard questions
SEEN Teen Student Guide
Available in printed and digital versions. Order 1 per student.
Features include:
- Journal space
- Scripture excerpts and Remember Bible verses
- Discussion questions
- Weekly challenges for further study
SEEN Teen Digital Resources
Downloadable resources to accompany and enhance quarterly printed resources. See details for how to access here.
Order 1 per youth class. Each Digital Resource purchased can be shared by up to five leaders.
Features include:
- Video resources for each lesson
- 12 customizable Leader Guide lesson outlines
- 12 reproducible student group discussion cards
- PowerPoint visuals for each lesson
- Memory verse visuals for each lesson
- Weekly parent connection materials: text and email messages, social media promotional materials
- Weekly student connection materials: text messages, social media promotional materials
- Youth curriculum logo graphics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SEEN?
SEEN is an expert-tested, life-transforming curriculum for teens. This discussion-based resource empowers and equips any youth leader to connect with every student about what they see in the world and to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which they can discover the truth and wisdom of God.
Whatdoes SEEN include?
SEEN Leader Guide
128-page, saddle-stitched, 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 inches. Includes
- 12 lessons
- Bible commentary and Bible culture clues
- Expert resource articles (topics include helping teens in crisis and understanding trauma)
- In-lesson teacher tips to help deal with sticky situations
- Bonus material to help with hard questions
SEEN Student Guide
80-page, saddle-stitched, journal-style student booklet, 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 inches. Includes
- Journal space
- Scripture excerpts and Remember Bible verses
- Discussion questions
- Weekly challenges for further study
SEEN Digital Resources
Downloadable resources to accompany and enhance quarterly printed resources. Includes
- Video resources for each lesson
- 12 customizable Leader Guide lesson outlines
- 12 reproducible student group discussion cards
- PowerPoint visuals for each lesson
- Memory verse visuals for each lesson
- Weekly parent connection materials: text and email messages, social media promotional materials
- Weekly student connection materials: text messages, social media promotional materials
- Youth curriculum logo graphics
How much SEEN cost?
Each quarter (or module) is priced as follows:
- SEEN Leader Guide, $9.99 (one for each leader, as needed)
- SEEN Student Guide, $5.99 (one for each student)
- SEEN Digital Resources, $29.99 (one for each youth class—able to be shared by up to five leaders)
How do I access the SEEN Digital Resources?
When you purchase the SEEN digital resources from one of our ministry partners, you will receive a card in the mail with instructions and a code for downloading your materials. When you purchase SEEN directly from the David C Cook shop, you will receive your instructions and materials after check-out.
Once you’ve purchased the SEEN Digital Resources, and received your instructions card in the mail, we recommend downloading the files to a desktop computer.*
The card will send you to Lesson-DL.com—which will have a small window with a space to enter the 9-character access code. Type in the code and choose ‘Submit’. Be sure to carefully type in all the characters—all access codes contain zeros, not the letter “o”.
The download will begin immediately. On most computers, downloaded files will usually appear in a folder titled Downloads. Download files are delivered in the form of a .ZIP compressed folder. Once you locate the downloaded file, double-click on it to un-compress and access all the files contained inside.
*While it is possible to download a .ZIP compressed file to a mobile device, you may need to install a helper App first, like UnZip or WinZip. Check the Apple App Store (iOS) or the Google Play Store (Android) for a suitable app. Search for “Zip file opener”.
When/How am I to use SEEN with my students?
SEEN is a youth curriculum built for both the traditional quarterly Sunday school model and for modular use.
- One age-level for all: Designed to be used for both young teen and high school, with optional deeper questions for high school/more sophisticated students.
- Able to be used for the typical Sunday school classroom or for a large group/small group format.
- The print (plus digital) curriculum quarters will be released on a typical quarterly schedule, with the first quarter of Year 1 beginning in September of 2020.
- Each quarter of digital curriculum will be released alongside the printed curriculum.
- Two special holiday modules will be supplied in digital format (provided as part of the quarterly curriculum, but able to be purchased separately for modular users): a 2-session Christmas focus and a 2-session Easter focus. These 4 lessons will complete the 52 weeks of lesson material provided for each year.
What is a module?
Module is another word for an undated quarter. Since SEEN can be used as both a quarterly, seasonal curriculum (with fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters) and as an undated curriculum (for use on a nonseasonal schedule), we use this word.
You can request a sample from your ministry consultant here. You can also download a sample lesson here.
How can I see a sample of SEEN?
Each quarter (or module) is priced as follows:
- You can request a sample from your ministry consultant. Or, you can also download a sample lesson by clicking the button below.
What content makes up for a quarter (or a module)?
Three units make up each module. One unit is focused on spiritual growth, one is focused on character development, and one is focused on practical skills for life. Each unit is made up of four sessions in which essential principles are wrestled with and discussed through a biblical worldview.
What is the Scope & Sequence of SEEN?
SEEN has a 3-year Scope & Sequence. You can check it out here.
Who was SEEN created by?
SEEN has been prayed over and developed over the course of several years by a thoughtful, seasoned team of Christian youth leaders, writers, and editors. Many of the contributors serve teens weekly in their local churches and/or are the parents of teens themselves.
Every person on the SEEN team has compassion and admiration for the leaders who are reaching out to and teaching and comforting young people on a daily basis, and we see youth leaders, pastors, and volunteers as some of the most significant difference makers in the salvation and transformation of the next generation.
Who was SEEN created for?
SEEN was created for every student in your ministry. It was created to cultivate the kind of adult-teen relationships and biblical application that are crucial for the spiritual and personal development of any adolescent.
Because SEEN has been created and adapted from resources originally designed to speak to young people enduring hard circumstances, sessions have practical tips and training to help leaders (from new volunteers to seasoned veterans) be sensitive to the particular needs of teens who are experiencing the effects of stress, trauma, and conflict in their lives.
What makes SEEN different?
We see SEEN as being distinctive in the following ways. SEEN includes:
- Three strategic areas for student care and learning: spiritual growth, character development, and life skills
- Weekly parent and teen connection messaging and ideas
- Tips to help any leader be successful in communicating with teens experiencing stressful situations (including trauma)
- Material that has been written and tested by youth workers in the trenches
If I am using Encounter, how do I transition to SEEN?
You can continue teaching as you normally would! You will just buy the SEEN materials for Fall 2020 instead of those for Encounter. Encounter will be discontinued after Summer 2020. You can request a sample from your ministry consultant here. Or, you can download a sample lesson by clicking the button below.
I’ve been a dedicated Encounter customer.
How does SEEN compare to Encounter?
You can continue teaching as you normally would! You will just buy the SEEN materials for Fall 2020 instead of those for Encounter. Encounter will be discontinued after Summer 2020. You can request a sample from your ministry consultant here. You can also download a sample lesson here.
*Encounter is being replaced by SEEN starting Fall 2020.
SEEN
SCOPE & SEQUENCE
FORMAT
TEACHER GUIDE
STUDENT GUIDE
VISUAL RESOURCES
VIDEO RESOURCES
TAKE HOME
BIBLE VERSION
AGE GROUPS
3-Year
Updated Quarterly
Yes
Yes
Yes, digital
Yes
Weekly digital
NIV®
One age level for teens
ENCOUNTER
SCOPE & SEQUENCE
FORMAT
TEACHER GUIDE
STUDENT GUIDE
VISUAL RESOURCES
VIDEO RESOURCES
TAKE HOME
BIBLE VERSION
AGE GROUPS
3-Year
Quarterly
Yes
Yes
Yes, print and digital
Yes
Yes
NIV®
2 age levels: Young Teen & High School
How many lessons come in each quarter of SEEN curriculum?
SEEN features 12 printed lessons each quarter and also provides four free, downloadable lessons. You still get access to 52 lessons, but this structure differs from typical thirteen-lesson quarters. Please keep this in mind as you plan your programming calendar and your ordering schedule.
If you teach SEEN year-round and use the free, downloadable lessons provided for winter (about Jesus’ birth) and spring (about Jesus’ death and resurrection), those two quarters will have more sessions in them than the others (see sample plan below).
Sample Plan
Quarter 1, Fall
begin 9/6/20 • end 11/22/20
NUMBER OF PRINTED LESSONS
12
NUMBER OF DIGITAL LESSONS
0
SAMPLE SCHEDULE NOTES
Order Quarter 2 early
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Quarter begins first Sunday, September
Quarter 2, Winter
begin 11/29/20 • end 2/28/21
NUMBER OF PRINTED LESSONS
12
NUMBER OF DIGITAL LESSONS
2
SAMPLE SCHEDULE NOTES
Insert 2 digital lessons as needed
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Quarter begins first Sunday, November
Use digital lessons the two Sundays before Christmas
Quarter ends last Sunday, February
Quarter 3, Spring
begin 3/7/21 • end 6/6/21
NUMBER OF PRINTED LESSONS
12
NUMBER OF DIGITAL LESSONS
0
SAMPLE SCHEDULE NOTES
Insert 2 digital lessons as needed
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Quarter begins first Sunday, March
Use digital lessons Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday
Quarter ends last Sunday, June
Quarter 4, Summer
begin 6/13/21 • end 8/21/21
NUMBER OF PRINTED LESSONS
12
NUMBER OF DIGITAL LESSONS
0
SAMPLE SCHEDULE NOTES
Order Fall Quarter 1 early
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Quarter begins second Sunday, June
Quarter ends last Sunday, August
Details for how to access the free downloadable lessons are included on the Contents pages for the winter and spring quarters.
