Difference between revisions of "Who I Am - by Lineage"
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| − | Diversity awareness and appreciation. Appreciation of those who came before us. Get to know each other. | + | Diversity awareness and appreciation. Appreciation of those who came before us. Get to know each other. |
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===Set Up=== | ===Set Up=== | ||
Sit in a circle. | Sit in a circle. | ||
| − | Ask everyone to think about their matrilineal family - the names of their mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother . . .Give them a few minutes to recall names. | + | Ask everyone to think about their matrilineal family - the names of their mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother . . .Give them a few minutes to recall names. |
===Directions=== | ===Directions=== | ||
In turn, each person introduces herself, e.g., "I am Randee, daughter of Ruth, who was daughter of Helen, who was daughter of Priti, who was daughter of others . . " | In turn, each person introduces herself, e.g., "I am Randee, daughter of Ruth, who was daughter of Helen, who was daughter of Priti, who was daughter of others . . " | ||
| − | Go as far back as you can, and then say "of others." | + | Go as far back as you can, and then say "of others." |
===Debrief=== | ===Debrief=== | ||
| − | Does this arouse curiosity about yourself? Give interesting information about each other? How can you use insights from this activity in your regular team projects? | + | Does this arouse curiosity about yourself? Give interesting information about each other? How can you use insights from this activity in your regular team projects? |
===Alternatives=== | ===Alternatives=== | ||
Name the patrilineal (father's line) family; or each person can choose. | Name the patrilineal (father's line) family; or each person can choose. | ||
| − | Or give your lineage by major life influencers/inpsirers: "I am Ted who was inspired by Maria Montessori who was inspired by children . . . " | + | Or give your lineage by major life influencers/inpsirers: "I am Ted who was inspired by Maria Montessori who was inspired by children . . . " |
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[[Category:Medium]] | [[Category:Medium]] | ||
[[Category:Large]] | [[Category:Large]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Breaking Down Stereotypes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Communication]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Getting to know you]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Introductions]] | ||
| + | [[Category:No Setup Necessary]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Name Games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:No Materials Necessary]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Reflection Activities]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:16, 20 November 2013
This activity has been used at women's gatherings to raise awareness of our fore-mothers. It can be adapted for any kind of group.
Objectives
Diversity awareness and appreciation. Appreciation of those who came before us. Get to know each other.
Group Size
Materials
None
Set Up
Sit in a circle. Ask everyone to think about their matrilineal family - the names of their mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother . . .Give them a few minutes to recall names.
Directions
In turn, each person introduces herself, e.g., "I am Randee, daughter of Ruth, who was daughter of Helen, who was daughter of Priti, who was daughter of others . . " Go as far back as you can, and then say "of others."
Debrief
Does this arouse curiosity about yourself? Give interesting information about each other? How can you use insights from this activity in your regular team projects?
Alternatives
Name the patrilineal (father's line) family; or each person can choose.
Or give your lineage by major life influencers/inpsirers: "I am Ted who was inspired by Maria Montessori who was inspired by children . . . "
