Session 9: Love of Learning Part of Love Will Guide Us In This Section Introduction From Love Will Guide Us The reward of the young scientist is the emotional thrill of being the first person in the history of the world to see something or to understand something. Nothing can compare with that experience... The reward of the old scientist is the sense of having seen a vague sketch grow into a masterly... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Will Guide Us Activity Minutes Opening 7 Activity 1: Center of Gravity 10 Activity 2: Story — For the Love of Stars 15 Activity 3: Blue Sky, Red Sunset 18 Faith in Action: Books for Africa Sunday Closing 10 Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Concerns 7 Alternate Activity 2: UU Source Constellation —... Spiritual Preparation From Love Will Guide Us How often do you observe the night sky? Is the night sky clearly visible from where you live, at this time of year? If you can, observe the night sky. Do you notice the phase of the moon? Is it a new moon, barely there? Is it visible during the day?... Opening From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Session 1, Handout 1, Ten Million Stars Session 1, Handout 2, Love Will Guide Us Lyrics (Hymn 131 in Singing the Living Tradition) Night Sky display (Session 1, Opening) Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape... Activity 1: Center of Gravity From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A flying disk - a Frisbee(TM), or an unbreakable plate Preparation for Activity Clear a large table or (uncarpeted) floor space for participants to assemble in a circle. Description of Activity Gather participants in a circle. Explain that science... Activity 2: Story - For the Love of Stars From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A copy of the story "For the Love of Stars" A large basket Objects related to the story such as a galaxy wheel or constellation map, sparkly stars such as those used as Christmas tree decorations, a small solar system... Activity 3: Blue Sky, Red Sunset From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 18 minutes Materials for Activity A large, transparent container with flat parallel sides (a 2 1/2 gallon aquarium tank is ideal) A flashlight One cup of milk in a measuring cup A large spatula or stirring spoon Preparation for Activity Set the container on a table and fill it 3/4... Closing From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Session 3, Leader Resource 3, Source Star - Reason and Science Pencils or markers Taking It Home Optional: Session 1, Handout 3, Our Sources Lyrics Optional: A recording of the song... Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Will Guide Us 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 and your religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Were all children actively engaged?... Faith In Action: Books for Africa Sunday From Love Will Guide Us Preparation for Activity ... Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Concerns From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Felt candle-and-flame board (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1) A basket of felt "flames" and a basket of felt "candles" Optional: LED/battery-operated tea lights or candles Preparation for Activity If needed, make a felt board by stapling or nail... Alternate Activity 2: UU Source Constellation - Reason and Science From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Session 3, Handout 2, UU Source Constellation - Reason and Science Session 3, Leader Resource 1, UU Source Constellation Answer Sheet - Reason and Science Night Sky display and push pins, tape, or sticky tack (Session 1, Opening) Gold and silver st... Alternate Activity 3: Phases of the Moon From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A floor lamp with a bare bulb, and (optional) extension cord A large blue balloon, string, and thumbtacks (or painter's tape) A dowel or a long, flat tipped stick; a small, light ball (Styrofoam(TM) or a ping pong ball); and a glue gun Preparation ... Alternate Activity 4: Telescope From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity 12-inch long, 2 1/2-inch diameter cardboard rolls for all participants Box cutter Black construction paper, a few three-inch circle templates or compasses for drawing circles, pencils, and scissors Phosphorescent (not glow-in-the-dark) paint and... Alternate Activity 5: Multigenerational Night Sky Watch From Love Will Guide Us Preparation for Activity Plan for a multigenerational evening of watching the night sky-you will need a location away from city lights, and a clear night. Invite someone who is familiar with the constellations and how to locate them.... Taking It Home From Love Will Guide Us The reward of the young scientist is the emotional thrill of being the first person in the history of the world to see something or to understand something. Nothing can compare with that experience... The reward of the old scientist is the sense of having seen a vague sketch grow into a masterly... For the Love of Stars Gail Forsyth-Vail From Love Will Guide Us Adapted from Stories in Faith by Gail Forsyth-Vail, a Tapestry of Faith Toolkit book (Boston: UUA, 2007). Used with permission. Once there was a little girl named Cecilia who fell in love with the universe.... Find Out More From Love Will Guide Us Family-Friendly Astronomy Learn about and track the Hubble telescope on a website that includes downloadable photographs. Another online resource is Astronomy magazine; take note of the special editions.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Will Guide Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Will Guide Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.