Lesson Plan

Empathy Maps Lesson Plan

Help students visualize and understand diverse viewpoints using empathy maps, fostering emotional insight and collaborative discussion.

This lesson deepens students' empathy by allowing them to see perspectives different from their own, promoting more inclusive and thoughtful interactions.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy Maps

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity

30 minutes

Step 3

Group Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

Activity

Slide Deck

What is an Empathy Map?

Introduce the concept of empathy maps. Explain that an empathy map is a tool to help understand what someone sees, thinks, feels, and says. Mention that we'll be exploring different perspectives today.

Breaking Down the Empathy Map

Emphasize the visual components and ask examples from everyday life; guide students to think about how they feel and think during different events.

Example: A Day in the Life

Use a story or scenario to illustrate a real example of an empathy map. Could be a familiar character or a simple everyday situation.

Let's Create Our Own Empathy Maps!

Conclude by linking the slide deck to the upcoming interactive group activity. Remind students to think of real-life examples or characters for their empathy maps.