The Danger of a Single Story
This activity challenges us to question our assumptions about ‘other’ people and to listen to multiple voices in order to understand the world about us better.
Which toys are for girls and which are for boys?
Pupils explore their attitudes towards gender and play through categorising different toys.
Exploring perceptions
This activity encourages young people to think about how they form their views of people and places.
Fake News
What differences are there in the way this story is presented in different
media?
What’s the best way to stop a conflict?
This activity provides a forum for children to discuss ways of dealing with conflict which might occur in the playground or classroom.
Long Walk to Freedom – fact, fiction and opinion
Using an extract from Nelson Mandela’s biography Long Walk to Freedom pupils explore the difference between fact, fiction and opinion.
What makes me a global citizen?
Learners will think about what makes them a global citizen and create a poster using pictures and words to illustrate this.
Thinking about Rights
Young people can categorise rights and reflect on what happens if rights are denied.
What makes me happy?
Using a series of short films based on the experiences of children living in very different situations from around the world, pupils will explore what ‘happiness’ means.
Who has all the biscuits?
There is enough food to feed everyone, however, millions of people are still hungry. This activity explores how unequally food is distributed globally.