Session 8: Eyes On The Prize

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Part of Windows and Mirrors, Grades 4-5

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Introduction
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Everybody needs history but the people who need it most are poor folks—people without resources or options. — Henry Hampton, 20th-century American documentary film producer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the beloved community, a phrase we use in our Unitarian Universalist faith. He said,…
Session-at-a-Glance
From Windows and Mirrors

Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Henry Hampton 10 Activity 2: Game — Mother, May We? 10 Activity 3: Media Audit 15 Activity 4: Window/Mirror Panel — Me in the Media 15 Faith in Action: Congregational Audit 15 Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Watch Clips from “Eyes on the Prize” 30…
Spiritual Preparation
From Windows and Mirrors

Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Make yourself comfortable; light a candle to mark the time as different from your other activities….
Opening
From Windows and Mirrors

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, such as beads or pieces of stained glass Newsprint, markers and tape Opening Words Basket and opening words (see Session 1, Leader Resource 1)…
Activity 1: Story - Henry Hampton
From Windows and Mirrors

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story “Henry Hampton” A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times and practice telling it, perhaps dramatically. The stories here are written for a Story for All Ages…
Activity 2: Game - Mother, May We?
From Windows and Mirrors

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the description of this variation of the traditional game, Mother, May I? so you are prepared to lead the game Find a large, open space where participants can move unobstructed for at least 20 feet in all directions….
Activity 3: Media Audit
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Magazines and newspapers from a wide variety of sources Local and national mainstream newspapers and magazines with photographs Minority-owned newspapers and magazines (look for photographs of African Americans, Asians,…
Activity 4: Window/Mirror Panel - Me in the Media
From Windows and Mirrors

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity All participants’ Window/Mirror Panels Magazines and newspapers from a wide variety of sources Adhesive or double-sided tape to create collage on window/mirror panels Basket(s) of Window/Mirror Panel materials Sheets of Mylar in several colors, shi…
Closing
From Windows and Mirrors

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: A copy of Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Namaste Preparation for Activity Identify a place for participants to store their Window/Mirror Panels between sessions. Keep in mind, there may be…
Leader Reflection and Planning
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Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn’t? What connections did children make with the activities and/or the central ideas? How could you tell that was occurring? What connections did you make…
Faith In Action: Congregational Audit
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Recent congregational newsletters Optional: Congregational member directory Preparation for Activity Gather information about any recent or current congregational social and racial justice activities. These can include…
Alternate Activity 1: Watch Clips from "Eyes on the Prize"
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Materials for Activity DVD or video clip of an episode of Eyes On The Prize and appropriate equipment to show it Preparation for Activity Obtain a DVD of an episode of Eyes on the Prize. Screen the episode and select the segment(s) you want to show….
Taking It Home: Eyes On The Prize
From Windows and Mirrors

Everybody needs history but the people who need it most are poor folks—people without resources or options. — Henry Hampton, 20th-century American documentary film producer IN TODAY’S SESSION… The children examined racism and social justice through the lens of media images. We explored the…
Henry Hampton

Lynn Ungar

From Windows and Mirrors

By Lynn Ungar …
Leader Resource 1: Letter to Parents and Congregation to Collect Magazines and Newspapers
From Windows and Mirrors

Email or hand out to parents of the Windows and Mirrors group and members of the congregation several weeks before this session meets. Asking the entire congregation may yield more varied media examples. Dear Parents/Member: As part of our upcoming Windows and Mirrors session titled “Eyes on the…
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Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppression Guidance from LREDA The Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA) formed a committee called the Integrity Team that is charged with holding the association to working through an anti-racist, anti-oppression lens. The Integrity Team published a UUA website. Henry…

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