This activity improves communication skills and to raise awareness of Sectarianism in Scotland.

The following activity is an example of the ‘large groups’ activities available on the Stand up to Sectarianism Youth Work essentials website. For more information please see the full resource

First link: http://www.youthworkessentials.org/stand-up-to-sectarianism/activities-bank.aspx 

Second Link: http://www.youthworkessentials.org/stand-up-to-sectarianism.aspx 

Purpose

• To improve communication skills.
• To improve active listening skills.
• To raise awareness of the fact that not everything you hear is correct.

This activity encourages physical contact ad helps people get to know each other.

Purpose

• To encourage physical contact.
• To help people get to know each other.
• To raise awareness that there are differences between individuals as well as things which are held in common. 

This activity raises awareness of Sectarianism and how to react to it.

• To encourage participants to think about situations where sectarianism might occur and how they can react to it.
• To raise awareness of the fact that everything may not be what it seems on the surface.

This activity develops possitive attitudes in children and encourages respect for different cultures and beliefs.

Purpose

• To develop positive attitudes in children towards others whose gender, language, religion or culture, for example, are different from their own. 
• To encourage respect for different cultures and beliefs.

This pack contains a series of 7 lessons devised by teachers for teachers. Lessons are aimed at Primary 7, Reading, writing, talking and listening skills are all involved. Learning Intentions and Outcomes are stated for each lesson. Activities provide the opportunity for pair and group work. Each Lesson as a Follow Up. The lessons are intended to promote discussion and most tackle challenging subjects.