Session 5: Out of Nothing Part of Riddle and Mystery In This Section Introduction From Riddle and Mystery Out of the stars in their flight, out of the dust of eternity, here have we come. — Robert T. Weston Big Question: How did life begin? Where are the... Session-at-a-Glance From Riddle and Mystery Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Playing Detective 20 Activity 2: Story — A Garden Is Born (Evolution) 8 Activity 3: WCUU — Wonder of the World... Spiritual Preparation From Riddle and Mystery With preparations complete, carve out a meditative moment for yourself. Relax. Take several deep breaths.... Opening From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Bell, tingsha chimes or other sound... A Garden Is Born Evolution From Riddle and Mystery Where previously there had been nothing, now there was something. Within a black hole, a "singularity" developed.... Activity 1: Playing Detective From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and pencils for small groups Leader Resource 1, Mysteries Timepiece A poster of the... Activity 2: Story - A Garden Is Born (Evolution) From Riddle and Mystery Materials for Activity A copy of the story "A Garden Is Born (Evolution)" Preparation for Activity Read and print out the story. Description of Activity... Activity 3: WCUU - Wonder of the World From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 17 minutes Materials for Activity Microphone(s), video camera(s) and tripod(s), real or simulated For studio set Backdrop made in Session... Activity 4: WIT Time - Taking a Stand From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Where I Stand on Life Preparation for Activity Review and print out Leader Resource 3. Closing From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Bell, tingsha chimes or other sound... Leader Reflection and Planning From Riddle and Mystery Meet with your co-leaders after the session to reflect on it. How was your mix of discussion and action? Do youth seem excited by science?... Faith In Action: Planting New Life From Riddle and Mystery Materials for Activity Pots, potting soil and flower seeds for all participants or small, inexpensive, potted houseplants suitable for the congregation'... Alternate Activity 1: Notable Thoughts From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Bag or box containing participants' Big Questions notebooks (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1, Notabl... Alternate Activity 2: Song - Life Is the Greatest Gift of All From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy(ies) of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Optional: A recording of t... Alternate Activity 3: Challenge Question From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Optional: Write the challenge question on... Alternate Activity 4: Wonder Art From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Scratch-Art paper, and scratch tools such as toothpicks (round is better) for all participants A copy o... Alternate Activity 5: Great Story Stuff From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Material from The Great Story website, or a computer with Internet connection Preparation for Activity... Alternate Activity 6: The Awakening Universe From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity DVD, The Awakening Universe, and DVD player/monitor Preparation for Activity Obtain and test equipment ... Alternate Activity 7: Personal Timelines From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Oval wooden beads large enough for youth to write on and string for all participants Paper and pencils ... Taking It Home: Out of Nothing From Riddle and Mystery Out of the stars in their flight, out of the dust of eternity, here have we come. — Robert T. Weston Talk about the quote. When you think about how life... Handout 1: Today's Big Question From Riddle and Mystery To the Kid for the Day: You have two jobs. The first is getting your group excited about hearing today's Big Question. The second is announcing the... Leader Resource 1: Mysteries From Riddle and Mystery Think of your small group as a detective agency and the following events as mysteries to be solved. Make up a story to explain what caused one of the... Leader Resource 2: WCUU Script From Riddle and Mystery To the Anchor: Today's WCUU program talks about a UU scientist's attempt to have life named the greatest wonder of the world. Your job is to follow the... Leader Resource 3: Where I Stand on Life From Riddle and Mystery 1. Is the theory of evolution the best way to explain how life began? Yes — No 2. I would rather study . . . Myths — Science 3. I think that something... Find Out More From Riddle and Mystery Cosmology The National Aeronautics and Space Administration offers an introduction to cosmology with in-depth yet accessible information on the Big Bang... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Riddle and Mystery NEXT: Introduction Download all of Riddle and Mystery (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.