Lesson Plan

Empathy Adventure Lesson Plan

Students will explore empathy by role-playing through a story-based challenge, learning to appreciate diverse perspectives while collaboratively solving a community issue.

This lesson nurtures emotional intelligence and empathy, empowering students to connect with others and build compassionate relationships.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Story Setup

10 minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing in Action

30 minutes

Step 3

Debrief & Reflection

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Empathy Adventure

This is the title slide. Welcome the students, introduce the day’s adventure and outline the objectives related to empathy and teamwork.

Our Community Challenge

Introduce the story setting. Explain the community challenge scenario and why it matters. Emphasize the importance of understanding various perspectives.

Role-Playing Instructions

Detail the role-playing process. Explain the roles that will be assigned and how students should approach their parts. Encourage creative and compassionate engagement.

Debrief & Reflection

Prepare students for reflection. Encourage them to think about the experience and how empathy influenced their decision-making. Ask guiding questions if needed.

Key Takeaways

Concluding slide. Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson. Reinforce the concepts of empathy and the importance of working together in a community.

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Empathy Adventure

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Mo Godin

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