78 • LESSON 5
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Let them know they will have 8–10 minutes max to work. Play music while they work. Call a five-
minute and then a one-minute warning to keep them on track.
Processing the activity:
When finished, the instructor or group member can pick up their sculpture and walk around the room
so each group can see it.
1. Before each small group interprets their sculpture, ask others to briefly try to interpret what they
see—what any part of it represents. Ask if it looks healthy or unhealthy.
2. Then, have one or two volunteers from the group interpret their sculpture and describe each of
its features and how it represents that kind of relationship. Be sure they identify the type they
have (i.e., bolded title on their card).
3. Finally, ask for a member of that group to read the points on the card aloud to the whole class.
This way everyone gets the benefit of hearing the descriptions for each type.
4. Use their interpretations of their sculptures as a springboard for discussion. As you go from
group to group, here are some discussion extenders to weave in, if needed, after each group has
presented their sculpture:
❖ Without naming names, have any of you seen a relationship like that in real life? Or in a movie?
Note: Anyone from the larger group can chime in, not just that group.
❖ How does or would it feel to be in that type of relationship?
❖ Can you think of a popular song or movie that captures that type of relationship?
When you get to Controlling/Disrespectful, be sure to add these points:
❖ Controlling relationships evolve into abusive ones. Everyone should be on the lookout for danger signs or
red flags if a relationship feels controlling or disrespectful in any way.
❖ Know that it is not okay for a partner or friend to make you feel bad, call you names, put you down, or
disrespect you. A healthy relationship means the other person makes you feel good about who you are. We’ll
be talking more in a later lesson about dating violence.
Instructor note: (Optional) Take a photograph of each sculpture. Include the group’s brief description
of their sculpture and a copy of the corresponding Six Types of Relationships activity card by each
photo. Consider printing the photos of their sculptures (in color) and making a large poster for public
display. Give it a title, such as, “Is it a Healthy Relationship?” Post it in your room or a public place to
serve as an important reminder and to honor their work and creativity. Note: You can also insert these
photos into your PowerPoint slide show.
Copyright 2023 Marline E. Pearson
Let them know they will have 8–10 minutes max to work. Play music while they work. Call a five-
minute and then a one-minute warning to keep them on track.
Processing the activity:
When finished, the instructor or group member can pick up their sculpture and walk around the room
so each group can see it.
1. Before each small group interprets their sculpture, ask others to briefly try to interpret what they
see—what any part of it represents. Ask if it looks healthy or unhealthy.
2. Then, have one or two volunteers from the group interpret their sculpture and describe each of
its features and how it represents that kind of relationship. Be sure they identify the type they
have (i.e., bolded title on their card).
3. Finally, ask for a member of that group to read the points on the card aloud to the whole class.
This way everyone gets the benefit of hearing the descriptions for each type.
4. Use their interpretations of their sculptures as a springboard for discussion. As you go from
group to group, here are some discussion extenders to weave in, if needed, after each group has
presented their sculpture:
❖ Without naming names, have any of you seen a relationship like that in real life? Or in a movie?
Note: Anyone from the larger group can chime in, not just that group.
❖ How does or would it feel to be in that type of relationship?
❖ Can you think of a popular song or movie that captures that type of relationship?
When you get to Controlling/Disrespectful, be sure to add these points:
❖ Controlling relationships evolve into abusive ones. Everyone should be on the lookout for danger signs or
red flags if a relationship feels controlling or disrespectful in any way.
❖ Know that it is not okay for a partner or friend to make you feel bad, call you names, put you down, or
disrespect you. A healthy relationship means the other person makes you feel good about who you are. We’ll
be talking more in a later lesson about dating violence.
Instructor note: (Optional) Take a photograph of each sculpture. Include the group’s brief description
of their sculpture and a copy of the corresponding Six Types of Relationships activity card by each
photo. Consider printing the photos of their sculptures (in color) and making a large poster for public
display. Give it a title, such as, “Is it a Healthy Relationship?” Post it in your room or a public place to
serve as an important reminder and to honor their work and creativity. Note: You can also insert these
photos into your PowerPoint slide show.
