Lesson Plan

Why Should I Care? Plan

Students will explore apathy and learn why caring and empathy are essential for creating positive change in their communities.

Understanding apathy and empathy helps students recognize how their actions influence others, promoting a more caring and supportive school environment.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity - Breaking Apathy Down

10 minutes

Step 3

Discussion - The Ripple Effect of Caring

10 minutes

Step 4

Activity - Empathy in Action

5 minutes

Step 5

Cool-down - Reflecting on Caring

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

What is Apathy?

Introduce the lesson by engaging the students with a basic question: What does apathy mean? Encourage them to share any ideas they might have. Highlight that today's lesson is about understanding the effects of apathy and why caring matters.

The Effects of Apathy

Explain the negative impact by using relatable examples. Use questions like 'Have you ever seen someone ignore a friend who needed help?'.

Real-Life Examples

Show visual examples of community issues that might arise from not caring. Ask students for examples from their lives.

Caring Makes a Difference

Shift the focus to positive impacts. Encourage students by explaining how caring can create a ripple effect. Ask them what small action they might take after today's lesson.

Why Should I Care?

Summarize the lesson and reiterate the importance of empathy. Prompt the students to think of one thing they can do to show care.

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Discussion

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Why Should I Care?

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Molly Mulhern

Tier 1
For Districts