MATERIALS AV to play video Student writing supplies LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Post and read the essential question for this session: How do stereotypes influence how we react and communicate to people? 2. Ask students to do a 3-minute quick-write to answer this question. 3. Read this quote by the video’s speaker to introduce… READ MORE >
MATERIALS AV equipment to watch video clips Body Language 2 Thought Catcher Worksheet LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Begin by “posing” with a few different body postures and expressions such as: • Standing, hands on hips • Leaning back in a chair • Furrowed brow, nodding • Sitting, legs crossed, tapping 2. Ask students to… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Poster Paper or Whiteboard Post-It Notes (6 per student) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Give students a blank sheet of paper, fold it in half, and have them draw two pictures: A picture of what makes a good day, and a picture of what makes a bad day. These should be ‘realistic’ days, not… READ MORE >
LESSON INTRO The goals of this session are to get students into a dense and divergent discussion. Refer to the Facilitator Tips section for ideas about how to engage students in rich discussion. PERSEVERANCE THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on perseverance. As an alternative, invite students… READ MORE >
CONFLICT THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on Conflict. As an alternative, invite students to brainstorm big questions themselves, and use those instead. Is a fight different than an argument? Why do conflicts become violent? Can you fight with a friend? If so, is there a… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Communication Skits Communication Styles Article (option 1) Communication Styles Article (option 2) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Hand out or display one of the articles on Communication Styles. Choose whichever one you wish! 2. Ask students to annotate the article as they read. Consider: • Circle information that is important • Underline information that… READ MORE >
LESSON INTRO The goals of this session are to get students into a dense and divergent discussion. Refer to the Facilitator Tips section for ideas about how to engage students in rich discussion. COMMUNICATION THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on Challenge. As an alternative, invite… READ MORE >
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on social responsibility building blocks. As an alternative, invite students to brainstorm big questions themselves, and use those instead. Roles & Responsibilities: • What makes a good community member? • Whose role is it to look out for… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Poster paper Student access online Leader Study Resources (per small group) – Frederick Douglass – Shirley Chisholm – Dolores Huerta Gallery Walk graphic organizer (per small group) Leadership Qualities List (per small group) LEADER RESOURCES Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass Printable Bio Web: NPS Frederick Douglass Biography Video: PBS Learning: The African Americans (5:19) Shirley Chisholm… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Poster paper or whiteboard Hula-Hoop, tent pole, or other lightweight rod Notecards Coping Strategies Handout (optional) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Display the essential question: why do some people overcome challenge with grace and courage while others become bitter or give up easily? 2. Allow a moment for students to quietly think about this… READ MORE >