| 1. The title of the tool | Ball & Chain |
2. The learning objective of the tool | Learning by doing Experiential learning Increasing the group dynamics among players/participants Understanding gender equality |
3. Target Group | Mixed gender groups |
4. Duration of the Tool | 30’ Activity duration 20’ Debrief duration Total 55’ |
5. Preparation (Preparation before the implementation, needed materials etc.) | Place: Outdoor or closed areas Equipment: Ballons Rope Music |
6. Instructions to implement the tool | Divide the participants into groups, ask them to assign a leader, and choose the name of their group. Also, 2 referees should be elected by the teams at the beginning of the game. Inflate two balloons and tie them around each player’s ankles with a rope. The object of the game is to pop the other player’s balloons by pressing on them while protecting their own balloons. Tie players’ hands behind their backs to limit pushing and shoving. The team that pops the most balloons wins the game. |
7. Skills – SDGs – Key Competences Chart | SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institution |
8. Sum Up / Debriefing / Reflection at the end of the implementation | After the end of the game; you can do ask these questions: What kind of difficulties did you encounter while doing the activity? What was one positive thing that happened during the challenge? What did the group have to do or believe to be successful? How did you feel while you did the activity? What was the strategy of your team? What was one of the main challenges when you play? |
– Chart of the Section 7:
Reinforced skills (Empathy, Communication etc.) | SDGs targeted (SDG4 – Quality in Education etc.) | Erasmus+ Key Competences (Learning to Learn, Social Competences etc.) |
| Self-Awareness | SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institution | Learning to Learn |
| Team Building and Active Participation | Social Competences | |
| Gender Aensitivity | Civic Competences | |
| Communication |
