Activities

Aim:
To explore the consequences of irresponsible behaviour in the outdoors and to reinforce the need for responsible behaviour.

Description:
Children act out scenarios to show irresponsible behaviour and potential consequences. A group discussion follows each performance on the responsible behaviour in these situations.

Resources:
• Large space such as an outside area or hall
• Drama scenario cards (print and cut out)
• Props (optional)
• Video camera (optional)

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Irresponsible Acting

Suggested Method:

Divide the children into small groups and give each group a drama scenario card. Give them time to plan and practice their scenario, incorporating irresponsible behaviour and the potential consequences.

Come together in a big circle to allow each group to act out their scenario in the centre. Encourage the actors to move in and out of the circle, and take full advantage of the natural props around them.

After each group has completed their scenario, ask the audience for feedback on the activities portrayed and the behaviour shown. Who was behaving irresponsibly? What impact did this and could this have on people and the environment? What would/should they do in these circumstances? Why?

You could now ask the children to make up and perform their own scenarios. Encourage them to draw on their own, locally relevant experiences.

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