Resources/Materials for Activities:

Flipchart, markers, tape, Social Responsibility instructions, white or chalk board with Social Responsibility scoring chart prepared, video camera/tape recorder (optional).

a) Icebreaker

Silent Birthday Line Game:

Facilitator explains to group that the goal is to get all participants in a straight line, starting with the youngest. A person's placement in the line is based upon the participant’s day, month and year of birth.

No one can speak or write — they must find other ways to communicate.

When the line is done, the facilitator has everyone say his or her birthdate while still in line.

The facilitator then breaks the line into three or four groups (depending on size).
These groups will be used for the first Social Responsibility game.

Time: 30 min.

Materials:
- "Say It Right"
- flipchart paper
- markers
- tape

a) Large Group Discussion

Facilitator discusses the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child.

• Refer to "Say It Right" text or www.rightsofchildren.ca/sir/part.htm
• Before unit begins, list four headings and sub-headings from "Say It Right" on separate flipchart pages:
  • Playing a Part.
  • Reaching our Potential.
  • Living Well.
  • Being Free from Harm.
• List Articles on Rights under each category.