Session 5: Habitats Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain. — Henry David... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — Habitat at Home 10 Activity 3: Micro-hike Habitat Walk 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 - Habitat at Home From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Habitat at Home" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story su... Activity 3: Micro-Hike Habitat Walk From World of Wonder Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity String or yarn Magnifying glasses Preparation for Activity Designate a large, outdoor area.... Activity 4: Pinecone Feeder From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pinecones, at least two for each participant String or yarn Vegetable shortening, oats, a large mixing... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, Mural Image - Backyard Habitat, and tape Closing... 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: Creating Backyard Habitats From World of Wonder Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Information on backyard habitats Preparation for Activity Designate a date and time for a family... 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: Habitat Show and Tell From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Natural items such as pinecones, leaves, moss, seeds, twigs, and galls A large cloth Preparation for... Alternate Activity 3: Habitat Hike From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Lunch-sized paper bags, cloth bags, or small baggies, one per child Optional: Flashlights, magnifying... Taking It Home From World of Wonder Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain. — Henry David... Habitat at Home Julie Simon From World of Wonder Kylie groaned on the sofa. Her best friend Georgia was sick. It was Saturday, and the girls had planned to ride their bikes to Sundale Preserve that... Leader Resource 1: Mural Image - Backyard Habitat From World of Wonder From the website of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation; used with permission. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout... Find Out More From World of Wonder The Family pages insert in the Fall 2012 UU World magazine has the theme "All God's Critters...... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.