Module 3: RESPECT LIFE

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For human beings to have a good quality of life, more than physical needs have to be met. This fact can be illustrated by the class activity based on the resource on Brian Keenan resource sheet 2 page 6 The colour orange. Find some way of presenting this to the class. You could again suggest that the class close their eyes and imagine themselves in his situation as you read the passage to them. There is worksheet 1 page 3 The hostage which can be used as a follow up.

activity three

Much is being discovered about unborn babies' awareness of sounds outside the womb. The passage on worksheet 2 page 4 In the womb tells about one such discovery. It has been chosen as an example of material which could be used to raise awareness of the wonder of creation, the positive role of both male and female and the importance of recognising the potential of a newly developing life from early in pregnancy This activity can be done individually or in pairs.

activity four

The poem Life is... on resource sheet 1 page 5 gives an opportunity for some creative work such as:

• copying and illustrating the poem
• writing a poem with the same title
• painting a picture of what this poem portrays

conclusion of topic

Whichever strategy is followed, some conclusions should be drawn on the value of life. Reasons should be found for respecting it and the class should decide what they are individually going to do in the future to improve the quality of life for each other in the classroom and outside.