Session 13: Green Energy Part of World of Wonder, Grades K-1 In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder Question: How do energy conscious people think about wind power? Answer: They're blown away! — United States Energy Information Administration Energy is used to do work. Energy gives us the ability to do things such as climb a mountain, play soccer, and even think. And there are many types of... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — Green Like the Wind 10 Activity 3: Stand Up to Save Energy 10 Activity 4: Pinwheels 15 Activity 5: Speak Up to Save Energy 10 Faith in Action: Solar Oven Workshop Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Welcoming Web Game 1... 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 separate yourself from the activities of the day. Think about the sources of the energy you and your family use in a typical day: How dependent are... 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) Chalice-Lighting Words (Session 1) Leadership Chart (Session 2) Preparation for Activity Select an area where the group can comfortably sit in a... Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Inflatable earth ball or globe, available from http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-k…; Preparation for Activity Inflate the earth ball or globe. Description of Activity This activity engages active learners while... Activity 2: Story - Green Like the Wind From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Green Like the Wind" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story such as a pinwheel, a representation of the sun, or a picture of a waterfall or dam A chime or rain stick Optional: Fidget Basket (Session 1,... Activity 3: Stand Up to Save Energy From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Recruit an adult volunteer to record the children's suggestions for energy saving. Optional: Read "365 Ways to Save Energy" for more examples.... Activity 4: Pinwheels From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Pinwheel Template and Instructions Pencils with attached erasers, and thumbtacks-one of each per participants, plus a few extra Scissors (including left-handed scissors) and color pencils or markers Preparation for Activity Copy Handout ... Activity 5: Speak Up to Save Energy From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint from Activity 3, Stand Up to Save Energy Cardstock for bookmarks; poster board for posters Markers or crayons Preparation for Activity Cut cardstock into bookmark size strips (approximately 8.5 x 2 inches). Post newsprint from Activity 3... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, Mural Image - Wind Turbine, and tape Closing song lyrics from Session 1 Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Print Leader Resource 1, Mural Image - Wind Turbine, preferably in color.... 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 leaders and the religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Were all children actively engaged?... Faith In Action: Solar Oven Workshop From World of Wonder Materials for Activity Handout 2, Solar Oven Instructions Cardboard pizza box, newspapers, a ruler, a marker, a box knife or sharp scissors, aluminum foil, black construction paper, clear plastic wrap, tape, and glue A stick, large straw, or wooden spoon A tin pie plate or a glass dish Ingredient... 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. Make sure you know each participant's name so you can prompt others in the circle. Description of Activity This activity makes the concepts of... Alternate Activity 2: Solar Art From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Photo-sensitive paper, nature objects Water source Preparation for Activity Decide whether the children will gather nature objects as part of the activity; if not, gather the objects before the session. Note: This activity requires a sunny day! Taking It Home: Green Energy From World of Wonder Question: How do energy conscious people think about wind power? Answer: They're blown away! — United States Energy Information Administration IN TODAY'S SESSION...... Green Like the Wind Julie Simon From World of Wonder In a bay of the North Sea, in the middle of Denmark, on an island called Samso, the wind blows and blows. On this windy island, lived a man named Soren Hermansen. He farmed some land and played guitar in a band, but mostly he thought about the planet.... Handout 1: Pinwheel Template and Instructions From World of Wonder From the Pinwheels for Peace website, copyright 2005, Ayers and McMillan. Published with permission. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Handout 2: Solar Oven Instructions From World of Wonder On the top of the pizza box, use a ruler and a marker to draw lines parallel to three sides of the box, 1-inch in from each edge. Use a box cutter or sharp scissors to cut along the three lines, to make a flap in the lid of a pizza box. Fold this flap up so it stands when the box lid is closed.... Leader Resource 1: Mural Image - Wind Turbine 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 View the inspiring "Liter of Light" video and see how a simple plastic soda bottle can change lives. Find out more about Solar Cookers International, a not for profit organization that "spreads solar cooking awareness and skills worldwide, particularly in areas with plentiful sunshine and... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.