Back Sailing to a New Land

What will you throw overboard?
The children imagine they are sailing to a new continent, but to get there they must choose to cast non-essential items overboard.

Type of activity

Prioritising, discussion

Objectives

  • To evaluate what is essential for survival and development
  • To differentiate between wants and needs
  • To connect human needs and human rights

Preparation

  • Copy and cut out a set of ‘Wants’ and ‘Needs’ cards for each group; place together in one envelope for each group.

Materials

  • Envelopes
  • Copies of ‘Wants’ and ‘Needs’ cards, including 1 larger copy for the facilitator
  • Glue or sticky tape, and sheets of scrap paper
     

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8-30 children 45 minutes 7 -13 years
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