I have to write a quiz for "For Children" section at this trivia website I am at, and I thought I'd write a quiz on atheism for children. I, personally, do not have any children and the only atheists in my family other than myself (that I know of) are my siblings, who as well have no children.
Also, I'm not very good at writing quizzes for children, which is why I haven't written any but this is sort of an "assignment" and I can't get out of it.
So, if anyone here could help with questions I could write (they have to be my questions, can't plagiarize questions and/or credit you for them but I could say something like "Thanks to http://www.happyatheistforum.com for assistance in research etc., for this quiz -- something like that), and perhaps trivia for those questions (you have to have trivia, which is additional information).
Just some ideas. There are so many Christian quizzes on that website especially in the kids' section. I would like to add an atheist one
Thanks if you can help, thanks if you can't.
(Note: remember: I have to write the questions for children, so any help there would be appreciated the most).
-Nam
Well, I just created the template. Now, I have to figure out the questions...
[Edit]
I wrote the first question just now. Just asked what atheism is.
9 more to go.
-Nam
What age are kids?
5-17. I guess. It should be noted: mainly adults take these quizzes but it is a "children" section designated for those under 18, I reckon.
I got two questions written with trivia. First (as stated) is on what atheism is, the second is on atheistic religions (in this case Buddhism; I prefer Jainism but that may be too difficult).
I have no more ideas.
I mean, I was thinking of science but I don't want it to seem as if all atheists believe in Evolution etc., because they all do not.
Also, I want a question to be on the different types of atheists but don't want that to be redundant or complicated.
-Nam
Is it multiple choice?
Quote from: Siz on April 14, 2016, 07:07:22 PM
Is it multiple choice?
Yes but I have no problem coming up with wrong answers. ;)
-Nam
I also want to touch on morality. That's a big issue with those against atheism and I want to write a question touching on that without insulting the religious (family website and all) and showing atheists do have morals.
-Nam
Who of the following was an Atheist?
1) Adolf Hitler
2) Charles Darwin
3) Sir Isaac Newton
4) John Adams
Okay, I got a third question using "Evolution" as a topic. Something to the effect of: while most atheists believe in Evolution some atheists (not me) believe in Raelism. Kind of an inside joke question. I made it easy enough, though.
Quote from: Tank on April 14, 2016, 07:27:57 PM
Who of the following was an Atheist?
1) Adolf Hitler
2) Charles Darwin
3) Sir Isaac Newton
4) John Adams
It has to be more than that. Especially since every one of those answers (by many) are debatable. This is for kids, not adults who wish to bicker about the answer.
I'm trying to make it non-confrontational so it will put atheists in a good light on a website dominated by Christians (mainly Catholics, my guess).
-Nam
Okay, I got my fourth question written on morality. Six to go.
-Nam
Fifth question written on types of atheism. I went with my type: Ignosticism.
Five to go. Running out of ideas...
-Nam
Wrote number six. It's on population of atheists. It sounds a bit adult but I made the answer real easy so perhaps they'll allow it.
-Nam
What about a question concerning belief in the supernatural, or justification for the supernatural?
I just need one question. I want it on science. Books, is there a way to phrase a question on your suggestion with science that associates atheism (since neither one have anything to do with atheism)?
-Nam
What religions are atheist?
Quote from: Crow on April 14, 2016, 11:58:24 PM
What religions are atheist?
I already have a question dealing with that.
-Nam
I got the last question. Just have to edit and turn it in.
-Nam
Well, I just edited it but haven't submitted it. I just don't think they're going to accept it. Not because it's on atheism but because it's supposed to be written for children, and I just don't know how to write like that.
I did thank those here in the closing 'cause I did use a suggestion or two but probably not in the vein the suggestions were intended for.
-Nam
Quote from: Nam on April 15, 2016, 12:48:47 AM
Well, I just edited it but haven't submitted it. I just don't think they're going to accept it. Not because it's on atheism but because it's supposed to be written for children, and I just don't know how to write like that.
I did thank those here in the closing 'cause I did use a suggestion or two but probably not in the vein the suggestions were intended for.
-Nam
Submit it anyway. You spent the time doing it and so what if you don't get accepted at least you can ask for feedback. Or spend time refining it to be more child friendly just look at ladybird books if they have to be simple.
I did. I fully expect it to be rejected. I should know in a couple of days.
-Nam
Quickest response I got. It was rejected. But they didn't tell me how I could fix it they just suggested for me to write a quiz on another subject. So, was it rejected because it was too adult (which they did state) or because it was atheist oriented? I can't ask the editor because that isn't allowed.
Makes me wonder. There are no atheist quizzes for children. Of course I really don't know how one would write one, either.
I think it was rejected because it's too adult.
-Nam
Sorry, missed this but I write quizzes for kids a lot. There's a whole difference of thinking styles and comprehension ability between a 5-yr and 17-yr old. Trying to write one quiz to cover that whole age range is an incredibly difficult task, for future assignments I really think you'd be best focusing on a much smaller age range.
Well, I copy/pasted it to my private (maintenanced mode since 2003) website and just wrote another quiz in its place. It took me a few hours and I'm sure it'll get rejected, too.
-Nam
Quote from: Nam on April 15, 2016, 02:38:41 AM
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Makes me wonder. There are no atheist quizzes for children. Of course I really don't know how one would write one, either.
I think it was rejected because it's too adult.
-Nam
Let me give you an idea of what it's like to talk to a five year-old about god and religion when you've been an atheist all your life:
Kid: "Mom, what is that place?"
Mom: "A church."
Kid: "What's that?"
Mom: "A place where people go and pray."
Kid: "What is pray?"
Mom: "That's when people get down on their knees and talk to an invisible being."
Kid: "What!?"
Kid: "Where is the invisible being?"
Mom: "Some say he is in the clouds, up in the sky."
Kid: "What!?"
Days later...
Kid: "Mom, I don't think bunnies lay eggs, what is Easter?"
Mom: "Well, remember that invisible being I told you about?"
Kid: "Yes."
Mom: "Well, he had a son, and we, well...some people killed him...and..."
(He interrupts with a loud...)
Kid: "What!?"
(That's as far as that conversation went. He didn't ask anything else. I guess that's all he needed to know.)
Days later....
Kid: "I think this invisible being who lives in the clouds has powers."
Mom: "I don't think he does."
Kid: "Me neither."
Mom: "But you just said he did, are you saying he doesn't just because I think he doesn't?"
Kid: "Yes."
Mom: "You shouldn't do that. You can believe he has powers if you want to, you don't have to think the same way I do."
Kid: "OK, maybe the invisible being has powers like
Deadpool."
Mom:"OK."
So far, I have only used the word church, not mosque, or temple. I haven't said, god, or Jesus. I haven't said Christianity, or Islam, etc. Keep it very simple for a five year-old--Just the basic idea, and give them space to explore.
Enough space to imagine god is like
Deadpool. :o
Quote from: Magdalena on April 15, 2016, 07:15:02 AM
Enough space to imagine god is like Deadpool. :o
But that would be so cool!
I would consider being a theist if god was supposed to be like Deadpool.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 15, 2016, 10:45:12 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 15, 2016, 07:15:02 AM
Enough space to imagine god is like Deadpool. :o
But that would be so cool! I would consider being a theist if god was supposed to be like Deadpool.
Or Thor, or Loki, or Superman. :tellmemore: :smilenod: :grin:
Quote from: Crow on April 14, 2016, 11:58:24 PM
What religions are atheist?
There are atheistic religions like Buddhism, Jainism, parts of Hinduism, Taoism (though more a philosophy than a religion) hell, probably even Jediism.
And: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/04/pastafarianism-is-satire-and-not-protected-religion-court-rules/
But the judge above said it wasn't a religion. I don't know what he's talking about. Noodles Unite!
-Nam
Quote from: Nam on April 15, 2016, 04:35:15 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 14, 2016, 11:58:24 PM
What religions are atheist?
There are atheistic religions like Buddhism, Jainism, parts of Hinduism, Taoism (though more a philosophy than a religion) hell, probably even Jediism.
And: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/04/pastafarianism-is-satire-and-not-protected-religion-court-rules/
But the judge above said it wasn't a religion. I don't know what he's talking about. Noodles Unite!
-Nam
I know that, but a good question to give kids. You make it a trick question where they are all atheist.
Sorry. I thought you were asking yourself. My bad.
-Nam