Accidental vs. Intentional: Making the Right Choice
differentiating between accidental and intentional behavior
In this lesson, students will learn to differentiate between accidental and intentional behaviors through a video and guided discussion. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of their actions on others and fosters empathy and ethical decision-making.
Audience
2nd grade boys with social skills deficits
Time
20 minutes
Approach
Materials
Video: Ethics For Kids: Right And Wrong, and Discussion Guide
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Greet the students and briefly explain the objective of the lesson: understanding the difference between accidental and intentional actions.
Ask if anyone can give an example of something that might happen by accident and something that might be done on purpose.
Step 2
Video Viewing
7 minutes
Introduce the video 'Ethics For Kids: Right And Wrong' and explain that it will show a character making decisions about right and wrong actions.
Use the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about the video.
Ask questions to help students identify examples of accidental and intentional actions in the video.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate the video to their own experiences.
Step 4
Closure
3 minutes
Summarize the key points of the lesson: the difference between accidental and intentional actions and why it's important to think about the consequences of our actions.
Ask students to share one thing they learned today.
Thank the students for their participation.
Discussion
Discussion Guide
This guide will help facilitate a discussion about the video 'Ethics For Kids: Right And Wrong' to help students differentiate between accidental and intentional actions.
What did Melfin have to decide when she met the lost sprite?
Encourage students to think about the consequences of helping the sprite versus continuing on her quest.
Why is it important to think about the consequences of our actions?
Discuss how our actions can affect others and why it's important to make thoughtful decisions.
Can you think of a time when you did something by accident? How did it make you feel?
Help students relate the concept to their own experiences and understand the impact of accidental actions.
Can you think of a time when you did something on purpose? What happened?
Encourage students to share their experiences and reflect on the outcomes of intentional actions.
