Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1, A Critical Mass)
Objective
Chapter 1, A Critical Mass
The student will read a teacher handout and take notes on parables, New Age literature, and metaphysics.
The student will define the quick introduction of mystery and suspense in the opening paragraphs of the novel.
Lesson
Classroom activity:
1. From the handout and a lecture on parables, New Age literature, and metaphysics, there is a discussion period to make sure everyone understands the terms. The parable of the novel relates to living life to the fullest and gaining spiritual (not in the religious sense) insight. Discuss the idea that people have all they need to understand the God within. Emphasize that the concept is not meant to replace religion, but to expand the consciousness of the individual. New Age literature is all about new consciousness. Discuss the idea of being connected to the Universe. Metaphysics is abstract philosophical studies; a study of what...
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