Activities: Games
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Activities: Games
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Group Size: any size divided into groups of 3-8; need at least 6 people
Ages: 4th grade - high school
When or where to use activity: anywhere.
Materials needed:
Need a jeopardy game board (easy to make)which incorporates these questions or uses them as a category in a more generalized jeopardy game - they could be one or two of the categories ("UU History" or "Famous UUs")
Description:
Questions to be Incorporated into a UU Jeopardy Game (or just to use for fun!)
History:
Q: Unitarians broke from mainstream Christianity after the Council of Nicea in which the church leaders declared God was three: the father, son and the Holy Ghost. What did unitarians believe that was different?
A: God is one.
Q: What did Universalists believe about salvation that set them aside from Christian doctrine?
A: Universal salvation ö there is no predestination. No one is damned.
Q: The first edict of religious toleration in history was declared in 1568 during the reign of the first and only Unitarian king: ___________________ (hint the Jr. High room is named after him!)
A: King John Sigismund
Q: In 1791, scientist and Unitarian minister, ____________________________, had his laboratory burned and was hounded out of England. He fled to America where he established American Unitarian churches in the Philadelphia area
A: Joseph Priestly
From its beginnings in America, Uni___versalists_____ challenged its members to reach out and embrace people whom society often marginalized, while the Uni____tarians________ were more the intellectual elite.
Q: There was a major philosophical and literary movement in the US during the 19th century that was directly linked to Unitarianism because so many famous Unitarians were leaders in it. This Movement focused on the divinity of each individual, but stated that this divinity could be self-discovered only if the person had the independence of mind to do so. Very independent minded. Name the movement and 2 famous Unitarians who were followers.
A: Transendentalism
Famous UUs
Thomas Starr King is credited with defining the difference between Unitarians and Universalists: "Uni versalists believe that God is too good to damn people, and the Uni__tarians______ believe that people are too good to be damned by God."
Q: What famous Spanish "heretic" was condemned to death for writing a book in which he argued the idea of one God instead of the trinity
A: Michael Sevetes
Q: Which American Unitarian founded the Red Cross?
A: Clara Barton
Q: This Unitarian doctorās book was the one most American housewives referred to while raising their babies in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. Sometimes he was confused with the Star Trek guy with the funny ears.
A: Dr. Benjamin Spock
Q: She fought to "break the chains" of people incarcerated in mental hospitals.
A: Dorthea Dix
Q: Which famous Unitarian woman said this: It is really mortifying, sir, when a woman possessed of a common share of understanding considers the difference of education between the male and female sex, even in those families where education is attended to...Nay why should your sex wish for such a disparity in those whom they one day intend for companions and associates. Pardon me, sir, if I cannot help sometimes suspecting that this neglect arises in some measure from an ungenerous jealousy of rivals near the throne.
Hint: some say she deserved to be president more than her husband
A: Abigail Adams
Q: This 20th century politician and diplomat was twice the Democratic Party's candidate for President of the United States. Many considered him one of the greatest political orators of his time, second only to Winston Churchill.
A: Adlai Stevenson
Q: This famous singer has big hair, a great voice, and looks pretty darn good for someone in her 50s. She was half a duet for many years.
A: Cher
Q: Although he never officially joined a church, this famous doctor identified himself as a Unitarian. He was famous for his work in Africa.
A: Albert Schweitzer
Q: This famous British Unitarian wrote the Peter Rabbit books for children.
A: Beatrix Potter
Q: This Unitarian was a famous 20th century science fiction writer. Once of his best known books is "Slaughterhouse-Five".
A: Kurt Vonnegat
Q: Who was the Unitarian Universalist minister murdered in Selma, Alabama, after he and twenty percent of the denominationās ministers responded to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s call to march for justice.
A: Rev Jim Reeb
Misc
Q: What does UUA stand for? Q: Approximately how old is your church (within 5 years):
A: Unitarian Universalist Association A: 55 years UUCC and 15 years PUUC
Q: What year did the Unitarian and Universalist denominations merge?
A: 1961
Q: In which city is the UUA headquarters located?
A: Boston
Q: What does GA stand for?
A: General Assembly
Q: Where is GA going to be held this year?
A: Quebec City
Q: Some UU churches in North American are partnered with Unitarian churches in Europe as part of the Partner Church program. UUCC participates in this program. IN what area of Europe are these churches located? (Historic area or modern country)
A: Transylvania or Romania
Q: Who is the current president of the UUA? Q: What does YRUU stand for?
A: Rev William (Bill) Sinkford A: Young Religious Unitarian Universalists
Q: The UUA headquarters has a nickname based on its address. What is it?
A: 25
Q: What is the UUAās complaint about the Boy Scouts of American?
A: Discrimination against gays and requirement to pledge to God
Q: What is the official name for the governing body of your church?
A: Board of Trustees
Q: Who is the current president of your congregation? Q: What does SEUUSI stand for and where is it usually held?
A: Richard Kushmaul A: Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute, Va Tech
Q: Approximately how many adults belong to your church (within 50):
A: 535 UUCC 120 PUUC
Q. What is the name of the official magazine of the UUA? A. UUWORLD
Q. What is the name of the official UUA children's magazine? A. UU & ME!
The Elephant Activity by Barbara Jarrell (DRE) and Cherrie Groves (Other RE Co-Chair)
If you want to illustrate the way UU's search for truth in many different ways, the Buddhist parable of the blind men and the elephant is always a good one. We created a preschool activity based on this story in which the children actually stuck their hands through holes in a cardboard box to feel a stuffed elephant, then described what they felt before the teachers showed them what was in there.
There's also a game that makes the same point: choose a large poster (we had a giant T-Rex, but any kid-friendly image will do) and cover it with a blank piece of posterboard in which you have cut several "door flaps." Uncover the picture one part at a time, letting the kids guess each time what they think the complete picture will be. This activity is written in a curriculum somewhere, but right now, I can't remember which one.
Susan Caldwell
All Souls UU Church
Shreveport, LA
Children's Rights Game by Tirza Roda
Introduction: The core of the Rights of Children's Treaty of the United Nations consists of 54 articles written in complicated legal terms. This is not something you would hand out to children stating "These are your rights, do something with it.". Yet children should be informed about their rights. The card game allows children to learn about 18 of the most important rights of children in a playful manner and offers the opportunity to discuss the meaning of these rights. There is also room for the kids to create additional children's rights that they consider important.
Content of the game: There are 32 laminated cards with symbols divided into eight red, eight blue, eight yellow and eight green cards. Of the 32 cards eighteen have been printed with symbols of the most important rights of children, 10 cards with symbols of fake rights and there are 4 blank cards. In addition there are 32 cards with text also divided into 8 red, 8 blue, 8 yellow and 8 green cards. The texts correspond with the symbols of the 18 real rights of children and the 10 fake rights and there are 4 blank cards.
Rules of the game:
1. Explain the game and the goal of the game briefly.
2. Divide the group of kids in four groups. Each group should have a minimum of one child and a maximum of six children. Give each group their 8 symbol cards, one color for each group. The team leader keeps the cards with the text.
3. On the back of each symbol card there's a section of a snake. Each group has to put the pieces together so a complete snake is formed.
4. When the snakes have been put together successfully, the team leader reads one of the cards with texts for each group, one at a time. Each group then guesses (initially it is just a guess, later into the game it becomes an issue of remembering which card you saw earlier that might match the text), turns over one of their cards and checks the symbol. If the symbol matches the described childrenās right, the group gets the text card from the game leader and places it on top of their symbol card. If the two donāt match, the card gets turned back over (the snake section can be seen again) and their turn is over. The game is played as a memory game: the kids have now seen the symbol on the card they turned over (and had to turn back face down again) - on their next turn they listen to the description of another one of the childrenās rights and can possibly match the cards at that time. When a blank cards is turned over, it may remain turned up - it is not a match with the described childrenās right, so their turn passes. The group that has made matches with all their text cards first wins the game.
5. Next all groups sort their cards into real kids rights and fake ones. Each group then presents their cards / rights to the group as a whole, explaining which they think is fake and which is real. The game leader guides this discussion -correcting kids when necessary.
6. Last each group can decide on an additional childrenās right, which can be written on the blank cards - please use dry-erase markers so the cards can be cleaned.
7. A certificate can be made and handed out to each child that participated. (There are pre-printed certificates with the Dutch game, but it is in Dutch, so we can't use them here in the USA)
Below is a description of the 18 real rights and 10 fake rights:
1. Every child has the right to care and love. This means that children can not be left to their own devises. In the first place parents have to provide love and take care of their kids, if that is not possible other adults and the government have to see to it that all children are cared for and loved.
2. All children are equal This means that all children have equal rights and are entitled equal treatment. Children should not be discriminated against, nor should they discriminate against each other.
3. Every child is entitled to sufficient, healthy food There are many countries where children are victims of hunger and insufficient food. This treaty is meant to stimulate governments and adults to assure that there is enough food for every child.
4. Every child has the right to go to school This binds governments to provide good education for all children. We take it for granted that kids go to school, but in many developing countries it is not a given. The flip side of this right is the obligation kids have to go to school here.
5. Every child is entitled to healthcare This binds governments to provide a good healthcare system for all children. In many countries children die due to illnesses that can be cured easily, such as diarrhea.
6. Every child has a right to play Parents, other adults and governments have to provide space and opportunities to kids to play the way they like to.
7. Not one single child should have to work Nobody is allowed to force kids to work. In many countries child labor still exists. For example in India, where children are forced to make carpets under horrible conditions.
8. Not one single child should be abused Adults should not abuse, hit, kick or tease kids. Kids also should not tease or abuse each other.
9. Not one single child should be a victim of war crimes In wars kids often are the biggest victims: they walk onto war mines, there is no school, they loose their parents. This has to end
10. Not one single child should be sexually abused No-one should ever abuse a child sexually.
11. Children should be allowed to express their opinions Children should be allowed to express their opinion, but this does not mean that they should always get their way. They also should not insult or discriminate.
12. Children are entitled to their own religious orientation No-one can forbid a child their own religious orientation. No-one is allowed to try and force a Muslim, Christian, Jew, and others to start believing something else.
13. Children are entitled to get together with whomever they want Children are entitled to choose their own friends, establish their own clubs or fight for their own rights.
14. Children are entitled to get information of importance to them Information is important for children, in the neighborhood, at school, everywhere. Without information you can not form a well-considered, informed opinion.
15. Children without families should get priority Children without families, for example orphans, need extra care and attention. Think of the many kids who live on the streets without anyone caring for them.
16 Refugee children should get priority Refugee children do not have an easy live. They often live in a strange country, sometimes without family. They often donāt speak the language at all, or speak it poorly. They need extra help.
17. Children with handicaps should be given priority Children with a handicap canāt necessarily play just like other kids or need extra help at school. Therefor they need extra attention.
18. Children who are in conflict with the law should get priority Children who have done illegal things, for example stealing or destroying properties of others need extra attention to help them
Fake rights:
1. Every child is entitled to breakfast in bed.
2. Every child is entitled
to soft toilet paper
3. Every child is entitled to a funny neighbor
4. No child
ever has to clean up their room
5. No child ever has to do the dishes
6. Children
have a right to burp at the table
7. Children are allowed to swear, whenever
they want
8. Children are entitled to french fries
9. Children who are sweet
should be given priority
10. Children without siblings should be given priority
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