"CELEBRATING OUR ORIGINS IN THE UNIVERSE" About the story of Creation
from the Big Bang through the evolution of humans.
SPECIAL NOTE TO ASA MEMBERS
This Curriculum was developed with support from the Unitarian Universalist
Funding program; it introduces Cosmology at the primary school level,
and is designed for use in Sunday School. Although it contains some
UU materials, with deletion of about 15% of the material, it would be
useful in any religious institution that respects the methods and
results of science.
The developers are Gaye Gronlund
(Early Education Consultant) and Adrian Melott (physicist, in cosmology).
It seeks to fill the gap in early education about origins. The emphasis
is on the Big Bang cosmology and the formation of planets. Evolution
of life is present in the narrative to connect it to people. The packet
contains two picture books, along with exercises and experiments
appropriate to grades 1-3 and 4-5. For more information on the curriculum,
email gayegronlund@prodigy.com, or telephone Adrian Melott at 785-749-0670,
or Gaye Gronlund at 317-823-8860.
Suitable for Classes Ranging from 1st through 5th Grade
This field-tested curriculum was written by an early childhoood
educator and a cosmologist (and former UU minister), and includes 15
to 22 weeks of reading and active learning experiences in which
children learn and celebrate the origins of the Universe, our world,
and human beings.
"This is one of the best curricula we've ever used! The activities
really worked with a very active group of 2nd & 3rd graders." Michele
Sack, R.E. Director, Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence, KS
"Each Sunday's activities really fit the changing nature of our R.E.
population. The lesson is usable, and complete unto itself. The kids
really like it!" Nancy Renner Clear, R.E. Director, All Souls
Unitarian Church, Indpls., IN
"My children love coming to Sunday School - they are really enjoying
this curriculum." Kym Reeves, parent of Jake, Joe and Cait (2nd and
3rd grades)
"Evan is telling us all about what he's learning on Sunday mornings."
Colleen Skole, parent of Evan (2nd grade)
For more information, contact Gaye Gronlund, M.A., (317) 823-8860, or
Adrian Melott, Ph.D., M.Div., (913) 749-0670.
ORDERING INFORMATION
"Celebrating Our Origins in the Universe" includes 2 children's books
("The Beginning of Everything" and "The Tree of Life", a binder with
15 to 22 weeks of lesson plans with suggested readings, poems, songs
and celebrations as well as hands-on activities and explorations with
the scientific concepts involved.
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Beginning of
"Everything"................................................
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`Open the pod bay doors, Hal.'
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Adrian L. Melott melott@kusmos.phsx.ukans.edu
Department of Physics and Astronomy phone: 785-864-3037
University of Kansas fax: 785-864-5262
Lawrence Kansas 66045
U.S.A. http://kusmos.phsx.ukans.edu/~melott/Melott.html