Session 4: Balance in Our Ecosystem Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life—learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. — Robert... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — Why the Sky is Far Away 10 Activity 3: Predator/Prey Game 15 Activity... Spiritual Preparation From World of Wonder Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Group Covenant (Session 1)... Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Inflatable earth ball or globe, available from... Activity 2: Story - Why the Sky Is Far Away From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Why the Sky is Far Away" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the... Activity 3: Predator/Prey Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Lengths of clean cloth for covering eyes A bell that can be worn around the neck or as a bracelet/ankle... Activity 4: Ecosystem Role Play From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A chime Preparation for Activity Lead this activity in a large, open space, preferably outdoors. Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, Mural Image - Sky, and tape Closing song lyrics... Leader Reflection and Planning From World of Wonder 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 leaders... Faith In Action: Plan a Sharing Project From World of Wonder Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity "http://www.newdream.org/programs/collaborative-communities/community-ac… to Sharing" Community Action... Alternate Activity 1: Welcoming Web Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ball of yarn Preparation for Activity Clear an open space where the group can sit in a circle.... Alternate Activity 2: Balance Nature Walk From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Lunch-sized paper bags, cloth bags, or small baggies, one per child Optional: Flashlights, magnifying... Taking It Home: Balance in Our Ecosystem From World of Wonder Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life—learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. — Robert... Why the Sky Is Far Away From World of Wonder Adapted from "Why the Sky is Far Away" in The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson (Cambridge: Barefoot Books, 2009). Used by... Leader Resource 1: Mural Image - Sky From World of Wonder Nigerian sky taken by Folarin Kolawole, founder of Naija Treks; used with permission.Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Hando... Find Out More From World of Wonder The E-Omega website’s 2014 article, “https://www.eomega.org/article/3-biggest-ways-to-reduce-your-environmen… Biggest Ways to Reduce Your... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.