Session 9: Ask Questions

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Part of Faithful Journeys, Grades 2-3

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Introduction
From Faithful Journeys

You have to have an alertness to deal with the unexpected. The history of science is filled with almost-made discoveries, missed by a hairline because … [someone] didn’t have the alertness to realize they had a discovery….
Session-at-a-Glance
From Faithful Journeys

Activity Minutes Opening 3 Activity 1: Faithful Footprints 5 Activity 2: Move It! All About Us Scavenger Hunt 10 Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 4: Story — A Tour of the Heavens: Clyde Tombaugh Discovers Pluto 10 Activity 5: Worlds in Comparison 20 Faith in Action: Night Sky…
Spiritual Preparation
From Faithful Journeys

Go outside in the nighttime and look up at the sky. If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, and weather permits, light a candle or chalice. Reflect: How do you engage in a search for truth and meaning in your own life? What role does questioning play in your search?…
Opening
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers and tape Posters of the Unitarian Universalist Principles in both adult and children’s language, or copies of Session 1, Handout 1 for all participa…
A Tour Of The Heavens Clyde Tombaugh Discovers Pluto
From Faithful Journeys

Clyde had finished his farm chores. Now he was free to spend the rest of the evening doing his favorite thing: stargazing. He got out his telescope and he looked up into the night sky. While he looked at the moon and the stars he wondered about the universe….
Activity 1: Faithful Footprints
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path (Session 1, Leader Resource 2) Cutouts of footprints and (optional) wheelchair tracks, at least one for each participant, in a variety of colors (Session 1, Leader Resources 3 and 4) Markers Push pins, glue stick or tape…
Activity 2: Move It! All about Us Scavenger Hunt
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Create a wide open space for a standing circle. Description of Activity Have group stand in a circle without chairs….
Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story “A Tour of the Heavens: Clyde Tombaugh Discovers Pluto,” such as pictures of Clyde Tombaugh (Leader Resources 1 and 2); pictures of Pluto, the solar system, etc.; planetary models or Earth ball; or a toy o…
Activity 4: Story - A Tour of the Heavens - Clyde Tombaugh Discovers Pluto
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story “A Tour of the Heavens — Clyde Tombaugh Discovers Pluto” A chime, rain stick or other calming sound instrument Optional: Fidget object basket (Session 2, Leader Resource 2) Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times….
Activity 5: Worlds in Comparison
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 3, Worlds in Comparison For each group of two to four participants Handout 1, Instructions, and Handout 2, Planet Name Worksheet 3 lbs. of modeling dough, a bread board or a sheet of waxed or parchment paper, and a plastic…
Closing
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path Signpost for Session 9 (Leader Resource 5) and pins, glue stick or tape Copies of Session 1, Leader Resource 8, UU Principles Song, for all participants Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Print out…
Faith In Action: Night Sky Adventure
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Telescopes and/or binoculars Outdoor wear and insect repellent, appropriate for location and season Preparation for Activity Speak with your minister, director of religious education, or other members to identify space or astronomy enthusiasts in y…
Leader Reflection and Planning
From Faithful Journeys

Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team co-leaders and your director of religious education. You may find these questions helpful: Which activities worked well? What didn’t work so well?…
Alternate Activity 1: Observation Game
From Faithful Journeys

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Dress-up items such as scarves; necklaces; bracelets; shoes; adult-size dresses, sweaters, and blazers; funny glasses (avoid hats or other items that might transmit head lice) Preparation for Activity Collect enough dress-up items so every particip…
Taking It Home: Ask Questions
From Faithful Journeys

You have to have an alertness to deal with the unexpected. The history of science is filled with almost-made discoveries, missed by a hairline because … [someone] didn’t have the alertness to realize they had a discovery. — Clyde Tombaugh, astronomer, 1906-1997 IN TODAY’S SESSION… We heard a…
Handout 1: Instructions
From Faithful Journeys

Used with permission from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 390 Ashton Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112. Originally developed by Dennis Schatz (Pacific Science Center) for Family ASTRO. Adapted by Anna Hurst. Copyright 2006 Astronomy from the Ground Up, Astronomical Society of the Pacific….
Handout 2: Planet Name Worksheet
From Faithful Journeys

Used with permission from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 390 Ashton Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112. Originally developed by Dennis Schatz (Pacific Science Center) for Family ASTRO. Adapted by Anna Hurst. Copyright 2006, Astronomy from the Ground Up, Astronomical Society of the Pacific….
Leader Resource 1: Picture of Clyde Tombaugh
From Faithful Journeys

Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
Leader Resource 2: Picture of Clyde Tombaugh 2
From Faithful Journeys

Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
Leader Resource 3: Worlds In Comparison
From Faithful Journeys

For use with Activity 5, Worlds in Comparison. Each group will need 3 lbs. of modeling dough; a plastic knife; a bread board or sheet of waxed or parchment paper for cutting modeling dough; Handout 1, Instructions; and Handout 2, Planet Name Worksheet. Used with permission from the Astronomical…
Leader Resource 4: Modeling Dough Recipe
From Faithful Journeys

One batch makes enough for two to four children to complete Activity 5, Worlds in Comparison….
Leader Resource 5: Signpost for Session 9
From Faithful Journeys

Cut out the signpost to attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
Find Out More
From Faithful Journeys

Clyde Tombaugh Learn more about his life from a UU World article , a Wikipedia article, and the Academy of Achievement. Books about him include Clyde Tombaugh: Discoverer of Planet Pluto, by David H. Levy (Sky Publishing, 2007), and a picture book, Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X, by…