ABSTRACT
Most boys and girls at school usually enjoy some competition and enjoy being competitive with each other. This lesson topic is designed to encourage the pupils to reflect on the nature of competition, when it works and when it can be unhelpful. There are two exercises offered here: The Red and Green Game, and a Question Chain. The Red and Green Game takes around 30 minutes to play, so teachers may need to split this topic into two lessons. Before starting the game, tell the pupils that one point is worth 10p. Teachers need to make sure the pupils understand the scoring system before they start, but don't help them strategise. The chances are that the pupils will variously vote negatively in nearly every round, racking up a negative score as they go along.
