Who do we save?

SKILLS TO PRACTISE. Listening to others. Waiting your turn. Questioning others’ opinions. Being exact with your statements. Grade yourself from 1 -4

Words to avoid in this discussion. Stuff Like Yeah Right

WHAT DO THESE WORDS MEAN? TOLERANCE PREJUCIDE

You’ve been shipwrecked ! Here you are !

Rations are low, as is morale. On board there are ELEVEN survivors of a cruise ship disaster. After careful checking, it has been decided that there is only one chance of survival. Some people have to go overboard. Six people must be chosen. CHOOSE FROM THE LIST BELOW.

How it works….. You will see a picture of a person. Decide whether to save or throw overboard. Then you will see information about the person. Has your decision changed? Now, decide whether he/she stays. You’ll be feeding back to the class.

Brian Da Soto,66, retired Science teacher. Wife at home, kids grown up Brian Da Soto,66, retired Science teacher. Wife at home, kids grown up. Respected by everyone.

Naomi, (17), shoplifter, single, no qualifications, rare blood type, cannot swim.

Ahmed , 38, president of a large international company, currently investigating a cure for cancer.

Diana, film star, 26, star of recent Hollywood success, recently spent two months in rehab for cocaine addiction.

Jonah, 5, lost both his parents in the shipwreck, youngest person in the UK to have an ASBO for “keying” cars.

Peter , LOTTO winner, 47, winner of biggest prize in LOTTO history, bin man, wants to be a philanthropist . Note: Someone who wants to help people with his/her money.

Virginia, Peter’s wife, having an affair with Brian Virginia, Peter’s wife, having an affair with Brian. Legally owns half of the winning ticket.

Kwai Wong, waiter in a Chinese restaurant in London Kwai Wong, waiter in a Chinese restaurant in London. Father to eight children. On his way to meet family and bring them to Britain.

Stephanie Stephens, professional athlete, due to represent country in Olympic Games. unmarried, long term boyfriend

Mark Chapman, 52, ship engineer, expert in survival techniques, divorced, spare time brilliant musician, loves animals, spent three months in prison for attacking an old man.

You What qualities do you possess? Why should you remain on the lifeboat?

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT. Do we judge people on appearances ? Why? How tolerant are we as a class? How could you measure this? Would your decisions have been different if you’d seen the information BEFORE the picture?