Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Introduce students to the historical events of 9/11 and the Ubuntu principle, fostering empathy and community through interactive discussion and activities.
Helps students understand a pivotal historical event and applies empathy-building Ubuntu philosophy, supporting social-emotional growth and inclusive participation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Empathy Mapping Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
9/11: Ubuntu in Action – Session 1
Session 1 Objectives
What Happened on 9/11?
9/11 Timeline
Introducing Ubuntu
Introducing Ganas
Discussion: Ubuntu, Ganas & Community
Empathy Mapping Activity
Cool-Down Reflection
Looking Ahead to Session 2
Script
Reading
Worksheet
Discussion
Game
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Deepen students’ understanding of 9/11’s human impact and the role of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and ganas (our drive to act) by reading a survivor’s story, applying these principles to real-world scenarios, and planning an empathy-building final project.
Builds on historical knowledge to foster empathy, determination, critical thinking, and collaborative project planning, using inclusive strategies for students with speech disorders.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading & Guided Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Ubuntu Application Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Final Project Planning
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
9/11: Ubuntu in Action – Session 2
Session 2 Objectives
Warm-Up Review
Survivor Story Reading
Discussion: Survivor, Ubuntu & Ganas
Ubuntu Application Activity
Scenario Example
Final Project Planning
Cool-Down Reflection
Looking Ahead
Reading
Worksheet
Activity
Project Guide
Worksheet
Reading
