Title: “Respect Relay Race”

Objective: To engage students in learning about respect through an interactive and competitive activity.

Materials: - Index cards or small pieces of paper - Marker or pen - Stopwatch or timer - Open space (such as a classroom or playground)

Instructions:

1. Divide the students into teams of 4-5 members each. Ensure that each team has a mix of different personalities and abilities.

2. Explain to the students that they will be participating in a “Respect Relay Race” where they will complete various tasks related to respect.

3. Provide each team with a set of index cards or small pieces of paper and a marker or pen.

4. Explain that each team will have a designated starting point and a finish line. The distance between the two points will depend on the available space.

5. Instruct the teams that they must complete the following tasks in order, passing the baton (index cards) to the next team member after each task is completed:

   a. Task 1: “Respectful Definitions” - Each team member must write down a definition of respect on their index card. They should avoid copying from each other. The first team member will start, and once they finish, they will pass the card to the next member.

   b. Task 2: “Respectful Scenarios” - Each team member must write down a scenario where respect is demonstrated or lacking. The scenarios can be real-life situations or hypothetical examples. Again, the first team member will start, and once they finish, they will pass the card to the next member.

   c. Task 3: “Respectful Solutions” - Each team member must write down a solution or action that promotes respect in response to one of the scenarios written in Task 2. The first team member will start, and once they finish, they will pass the card to the next member.

6. Once all team members have completed their tasks, the last member will run to the finish line and stop the timer.

7. The team that finishes the relay race in the shortest time wins the game.

8. After the race, gather all the index cards and discuss the definitions, scenarios, and solutions as a whole class. Encourage students to share their ideas and engage in a respectful discussion.

9. Conclude the activity by summarizing the key points about respect that emerged from the discussion and reinforcing the importance of respect in daily life.

Note: Adapt the activity as needed to suit the age and grade level of your students.