Creating a Bubble Society
This is an exercise done in school with students to point out to them the foolishness of judging other kids unfairly. It also could serve as a way of discussing the differences between people in the Body of Christ. It is fun in that it involves making bubbles or the attempt thereof. It is serious in that it has shown people that the differences we criticize in others are sometimes no more than a chance happening beyond our control. It will probably take a solid hour to complete and all you need is bubble solution and an assortment of objects that may or may not make a bubble--e.g. golf ball (attractive object but poor bubble maker) or a paper clip (dull object but potentially a good bubble maker).
- Give each student a different object out of an assortment of things that may or may not make good bubbles. This must be done at random such as choosing out of a large sack. The students should not know at this time that these objects will be used for making bubbles.
- Give each student a chance to experiment with their object as a bubble maker.
- Next, ask each student to demonstrate to the class their ability or non-ability to make bubbles. Background music is nice.
- After the demonstration, have the students rank one another, sorting their respective classmates into three categories of their own choosing such as: Experts, So So´s, and Flops. It´s more fun when they make up the category names.
- Then, take time for a few students to share the categories of bubblemakers they saw and which classmate fit into their categories. Fights may erupt but it´s fun.
- Choose one student´s list of categories and divide the class into the three groups identified on that list. Have them write a short essay about their group which should include things like: Why am I in this group? Do I like the category I am in? How did I come to be in this category? Was the category selection done in a fair way? Would I prefer another category? How could I get into that other category?
- Read some of the essays out loud. Choose a selection of essays that equally represent each category.
- Ask the students if they can draw any historical, scientific, or sociological parallels.
- Now ask them how their experience might relate to Chapter 12 of 1st Corinthians.
Happy bubble making!
About the Author:
Steve Graner is a Christian educator and familyman employed by the Minot, ND Public School District. A licensed laypastor, he is passionate about Christian writing and Christian drama. Along with family and friends, Steve has performed numerous self-written dramas and musicals for area church audiences.
About the Author:
Steve Graner is a Christian educator and familyman employed by the Minot, ND Public School District. A licensed laypastor, he is passionate about Christian writing and Christian drama. Along with family and friends, Steve has performed numerous self-written dramas and musicals for area church audiences.