Session 2: Questioning (Magnifying Glass) Part of Toolbox of Faith In This Section Introduction From Toolbox of Faith Question everything! — Maria Mitchell (1818-1889), Unitarian, astronomer The magnifying glass symbolizes questioning and looking deeper. This session... Session-at-a-Glance From Toolbox of Faith ACTIVITY MINUTES Welcoming and Entering Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — The Stargazer Who Discovered a Comet 10 Activity 2: "Have You Ever . . .?" Game 10... Spiritual Preparation From Toolbox of Faith Take a moment and let your body and mind settle. If you are comfortable doing so, spend a few moments in peaceful meditation. In preparation for this... Welcoming and Entering From Toolbox of Faith Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 1, Star-Stuff Word Search, and pencils, for all participants Preparation for Activity Photocopy Handout 1,... Opening From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, an... Activity 1: Story - The Stargazer Who Discovered a Comet From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Stargazer Who Discovered a Comet" Preparation for Activity Read and prepare t... Activity 2: "Have You Ever . . .?" Game From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 1, "Have You Ever . .... Activity 3: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Have You Any Wool?" Singing Game From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity You may like to read Bernie DeKoven's website for a description of how he invented this singing game. Activity 4: The Power of Magnification From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Magnifying glasses for participants to share For Sun Bursts.... Activity 5: Council Circle From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - a magnifying glass Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Safety matches and l... Leader Reflection and Planning From Toolbox of Faith Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leaders: How do we feel about today's session? What parts of the session worked well?... Faith In Action: Ideas From Toolbox of Faith Description of Activity Use a Faith in Action activity to engage the children in exploring why there is a continuing need for questioning, both in scien... Taking It Home: Questioning (Magnifying Glass) From Toolbox of Faith Question everything! — Maria Mitchell (1818-1889), Unitarian, astronomer IN TODAY'S SESSION... The magnifying glass symbolizes questioning and looking... The Stargazer Who Discovered A Comet From Toolbox of Faith From "The Stargazer Who Discovered a Comet" in The UU Kids Book by Anne Fields and Charlene Brotman (Biddeford, Maine: Brotman-Marshfield, 1989); used w... Handout 1: Star-Stuff Word Search From Toolbox of Faith From The Kids' Book of Awesome Stuff by Charlene Brotman, illustrated by Jeila Gueramian (Biddeford, Maine: Brotman-Marshfield Curriculums, 2004). Used... Leader Resource 1: Have You Ever...? Questions From Toolbox of Faith Adapt this list of suggested "Have You Ever . . .?" items for the group, the setting, and the program goals. Have you ever climbed using ropes on a rock... Find Out More From Toolbox of Faith Maria Mitchell Learn more about Maria Mitchell on WikipediaVassar Encyclopedia website.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Toolbox of Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Toolbox of Faith (Word) to edit or print.