All in a
Day’s Work In t his a c t iv it y, the participants experience some of the physical strength and stamina required to perform daily tasks in many parts of the world. time required: 60-90 minutes
Mat er ial s N eed ed
INT E ND E D F O R G R A D E S 3 - 6
» two large pails of water
» a tablespoon
» a tea towel
» a bowl
» a laundry or large wicker basket filled with clothing or shoes
» t wo pails or basins, one filled with water, a little bit of dirt, and two tablespoons of detergent; the other filled with dirty water
» two large stones, one with a flat surface » one pound of dried corn or whole grain
» one piece of dirty clothing for each participant » a copy of resource 1, “Station Instructions”
Note: You will need to set up four activity stations with enough room to accommodate four to five participants at one time. Stations and supplies are as follows: • Station 1: two large pails of water • Station 2: a tea towel and a laundry or wicker basket filled with clothing or shoes • Station 3: two large stones, dried corn or whole grain, a tablespoon, a bowl • Station 4: one pail or basin filled with water, detergent, and a bit of dirt; one pail or basin filled with water; and one piece of dirty clothing for each participant
Place the instructions found on resource 1 at the appropriate locations.
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Activity Steps Di v ide t he l a r ge gr o up into four smaller groups. Point out the four stations you have
created. Assign each small group to one of the stations. Then explain that each group will have approximately 10–15 minutes to follow the instructions posted at their assigned stations. Ask the groups to approach their assigned tasks creatively, considering these questions: » Can the task be divided with each person doing a job? » How might the task be made easier? A F TER 1 0 -1 5 m i nut es, invite the groups to move to another station and to follow the instructions posted at that station. Repeat this process until each small group has been to each of the four stations. REGATHER the participants for a large-group discussion using the following questions as a guide:
» Which task took the most strength to complete successfully? » Which task required the most patience? » How did you make each task easier to complete? » Who do you think performs most of these tasks, individually or as a group, on a daily basis? men? women? children? Explain. » What might happen the next day? » What might your life be like if your work time were also your only social time?
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Resource | Station Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Station 1: Carry heavy pails of water, without spilling them, from one end of the room to the other and back again. Remember that water is precious. Do not spill it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Station 2: Twist the tea towel into a crown to cushion the weight of the basket.Walk to the other side of the room, back, and to the other side again with the basket on your head. Imagine having to carry a baby on your back at the same time. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Station 3: Grind the grain (or corn) into powder by using the two large stones until you have produced two tablespoons’ worth. Then put the powder in the bowl. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Station 4: Wash one piece of clothing using the basin with suds for washing and the other basin for rinsing. Avoid spilling the water. Lay the clothing flat to dry. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resource: Permission to reproduce is granted. Š 2008 by World Vision Resources.
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