Session 6: Lifecycles Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder Awaken to the universe's simple gift of the butterfly. Watch with fascination and joy as a jeweled treasure glides by and gently touches your soul. —... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — A Caterpillar Grows Up 10 Activity 3: Frog Metamorphosis 20 Activity 4... 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 - A Caterpillar Grows Up From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "A Caterpillar Grows Up" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the... Activity 3: Frog Metamorphosis From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Designate a large space, preferably outdoors.... Activity 4: Egg Carton Caterpillars From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Empty, cardboard dozen egg cartons, pipe cleaners and a pencil, and markers or crayons Optional: Googly... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, Mural Image - Butterfly, and tape Closing song... Leader Reflection and Planning From World of Wonder Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately after the session, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with other team... Faith In Action: Citizen Scientists From World of Wonder Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard by Unitarian Universalist... 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: Life Cycle Nature Walk From World of Wonder Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Flashlights, magnifying glasses, or handheld dental mirrors Preparation for Activity Inform... Alternate Activity 3: Metamorphosis Video From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A computer with Internet access, and a large monitor or a digital projector Preparation for Activity Se... Taking It Home: Lifecycles From World of Wonder Awaken to the universe's simple gift of the butterfly. Watch with fascination and joy as a jeweled treasure glides by and gently touches your soul. —... A Caterpillar Grows Up From World of Wonder Adapted from The Family Finds Out by Edith Hunter (Boston: Beacon Press, 1966).Ellen was sitting up on a branch of the apple tree, swinging her legs.... Leader Resource 1: Mural Image - Butterfly From World of Wonder Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From World of Wonder Visit the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth or the UUA's Green Sanctuary program to learn how UUs are involved in taking care of the earth. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.