Travel in Time

			Travel in Time

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Unitarian Universalism for Grades 5 and 6

Author: Lois E. Ecklund

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association

Pub. Date: 1989

Available From: UUA Bookstore

Theme and Description Uses the imaginative device of time travel to help participants explore their religious identity. Participants learn about the origins of Unitarian Universalism in North America and the lives of individuals, past and present, who exemplify our faith.

Goals for Participants

To come to know and understand the principles of our faith
To appreciate the relevance of UU Principles in contemporary times and in their own lives
To explore their own religious community, its origins, and its life today
To develop a sense of belonging and a commitment to our UU religious community.

Age Range Grades 5 and 6

Size of Group 8 to 15

Space Requirements A room large enough to accommodate active projects and small-group discussions

Number of Sessions 16 (may vary depending on length of session and time allotted to discussions and other activities)

Length of Sessions 1 1/4 hours

Leader Training Leaders should have knowledge of the developmental characteristics of this age group, prior teaching experience, knowledge of denominational principles and history, and fluency with the curriculum and related topics.

Leader Preparation 2 to 3 hours per session

Strengths

Uses a time travel theme, which unifies the curriculum material for the learner
Uses a holistic learning approach, including reading, writing, creating, visualizing, and brainstorming exercises
Contains detailed and well-organized lesson plans
Addresses stated goals directly
Engages the participants actively
Offers processes for building group cohesion.

Limitations

Requires space for building and storing the time machine
Underestimates the time needed to complete some session plans.

Adaptability Can be used with a wider age range (grades 4 to 8) if activities are adjusted to the developmental characteristics of participants.

Unitarian Universalist Values Explicitly presents and models UU Principles throughout.