Discussion

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Adult

Greenhouse Cinema

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Environment
Location: Inside

This activity is all about learning about global warming. Start by asking question such as : what do we mean by global warming? what does it mean, how does it work and why does it matter?

Taking to the Streets

Time: 40-60 mins
Topic: Democracy, Human Rights, Justice
Location: Inside

get into small groups to discuss and rank which topics would make them ‘Most Likely to Take to the Streets’ or ‘Least Likely to Take to the Streets’.

Becoming a Changemaker Discussion

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Democracy
Location: Inside, Online

Play your role

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Cooperation
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

Debate a hot topic with some helpful, and some less helpful participants

Share a Skill

Time: 40-60 mins
Topic: Leadership
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

What if

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Equality & Inclusion, Human Rights
Location: Inside

Participants imagine the consequences that could arise from particular situations, using drama techniques to think in particular about what would happen if children took all decisions

Self-perception vs. public perception

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Identity & Culture, Wellbeing
Location: Inside

This activity encourages an open discussion about the differences between the way we see ourselves and the way others see us.

Body Image - Discussion

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Identity & Culture, Wellbeing
Location: Inside

Some examples of discussion that can be lead after doing the Body Image activities.

Knowing me, knowing you - Discussion

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Democracy, Wellbeing
Location: Inside

Who Should Decide?

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Democracy
Location: Inside, Online

A short discussion activity to think about who can and should participate in different situations.

Having a Say

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Democracy
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

Discussion about participation

Programme Planning using Fist-to-Five

Time: 40-60 mins
Topic: Democracy
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

Plan programme for the group for the coming term. Use Fist to five to reach consensus