HUMAN RIGHTS MODULE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL Implementation steps Activity 1 1. The students are informed by the teacher that the activity will be symbolic of a network that represents the love between them and the people they love. 2. In carrying out the activity, the group will build a ‘spider’s web’ using the balls of string provided. 3. The students are asked to form a circle comprising 20 students per group. The first student who is given a ball of string will say, “Loving someone means ... I do not hurt his/her feelings.” He/She will then throw the ball to the classmate opposite him/her. 4. The activity is repeated until all the students have had a turn and have formed a spider’s web. 5. The students are asked to think of a situation that can destroy a relationship (for example, with a close friend, a family member, boyfriend/girlfriend). 6. Each time a student replies, he/she will cut the string connecting him/her to another classmate. Repeat until the spider’s web is destroyed. Activity 2 1. What were your feelings while carrying out the activity? In one word, explain the activity you carried out today. 2. Is it easy to talk about feelings of love? Give reasons for your answer. 3. Why must we feel love? 4. What are the ways in which you can respect yourself and respect others in a relationship? 5. What is the meaning of freedom and equality in any relationship? 6. Are conflicts and misunderstandings (if they happen) normal in any relationship? 7. Can violence be accepted in any relationship? 8. How can we overcome differences of opinion without using force/violence? 9. What can we do if the person we love does not respect us? 10. What can we do when a friend complains that he/she is often abused by his/her parents? 11. Can the broken string (relationship) be reattached? How? 12. Based on the UDHR and CRC, what rights of the child are being violated in this case? 82