What are you going to do?

Year level: Upper primary/Lower secondary Learning outcomes Students identify and explore values behind giving aid Discuss how you would respond to the following situations: Your friend is locked out of their house. You are the first on the scene of an accident between two cars in which both drivers are injured. You read about a child your age in your community who is orphaned. You read about a child your age in a community overseas who is missing out on school because they have to work to support their family.. Discuss: Why would you help in this way? What might stop you helping? What are the consequences if you do not help? Who else might help? Brainstorm situations in which you and your family might depend on others for assistance (eg needing directions to find a place, house burnt down) Discuss: Who helps? Why? How does it feel to be helped? What would be most helpful? How does this make you think about others who need help? Assessment task Write or present an argument for supporting a particular organisation or issue to your peers or school community.