Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Cork and Needle Compass....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Power of Water" Optional: A computer with Internet access, and a large monitor or digital projector Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Pennies (one per participant) Drinking straws Construction paper, lightweight cardboard, or manila folders Scissors, including left-handed scissors Tape String Clean, recyclable objects such as plastic yogurt lids, aluminum or tin cans, etc.

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Building a Solar Oven - Instructions Cardboard pizza box, a ruler, a marker, a box knife or sharp scissors, aluminum foil, black construction paper, clear plastic wrap, and glue A stick, large straw, or wooden spoon A tin pie pla...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear glass jar with metal lid A hammer and a nail, and modeling clay A large marshmallow and a plastic straw, for each participant who will try the experiment (Optional: Kitchen vacuum sealer may be used instead) Preparation for Activity Using the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and a large monitor or a digital projector Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity If you will use the Internet to lead the children in researching water issues in your area, scout websites in advance....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Candle, candle holder, and saucer for each participant Matches or lighter Preparation for Activity Make sure a candle with an open flame is allowed in your religious education space. Set candles firmly in candle holders. Set each candle holder on a...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A tea light candle and a tall, cylindrical container (such as an empty salt or oatmeal container) for each team of three or four participants A lighter or matches, and extinguisher Preparation for Activity Try the experiment on your own so you are...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Raw potatoes (one for each team of two or three participants) Plastic drinking straws (one for each participant) Preparation for Activity Try this experiment to become familiar with the process. Description of Activity Form teams of two or three...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A gong, bell, or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the guided meditation aloud several times so you become comfortable with the words and the pauses. Description of Activity A brief guided meditation sparks participants’...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A roll of cellophane tape Leader Resource 1, Science, Religion, or Both? Preparation for Activity Print the leader resource and cut it into strips as indicated. Make three signs on sheets of newsprint: "SCIENCE,"...

Description of Activity To experience personal expression as a quality of Unitarian Universalist faith, create a Faith in Action project where the children share their own expression with others or appreciate expression made by others. Make and Donate Art Cards Engage the children in making...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Magnifying glasses for participants to share For Sun Bursts. Latex balloons, enough for all participants plus some extra, two or three magnifying glasses, string and scissors, and (optional) water For Light Write. Paper for all participants....