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Boundary Builders

Lesson Plan

Boundary Builders

Respecting People’s Boundaries

This lesson aims to teach 10th-grade students the importance of respecting personal boundaries through engaging activities and discussions. By understanding and practicing boundary-setting, students will develop healthier relationships and enhance their social-emotional skills. This lesson is crucial for fostering a respectful and empathetic classroom environment, encouraging students to recognize and honor both their own boundaries and those of others.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Active Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Discussion Questions, Video: How to Deal With Toxic People, Worksheet: Boundary Scenarios, and Answer Key: Boundary Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the concept of personal boundaries and why they are important.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: understanding and respecting boundaries.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video and personal experiences with boundaries.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to others.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the "Boundary Scenarios" worksheet.
  • Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the scenarios, thinking about how they would handle each situation.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Review the key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply what they've learned to their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Boundary Builders Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' understanding of personal boundaries and their importance.

What are personal boundaries, and why are they important?

Discuss the concept of personal boundaries as limits we set to protect our well-being and how they help maintain healthy relationships.







Can you share an experience where respecting boundaries was important?

Encourage students to think about a time when boundaries were respected or violated and the impact it had.







How can we ensure we respect others' boundaries in our daily interactions?

Discuss strategies such as active listening, asking for consent, and being aware of non-verbal cues.







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Worksheet

Boundary Scenarios

A worksheet with scenarios to help students think about how to handle situations involving personal boundaries.

You notice a friend is uncomfortable with a joke being made. How do you respond?

Consider ways to address the situation respectfully.







Someone keeps borrowing your things without asking. What do you do?

Think about how to communicate your boundaries clearly.







A classmate is standing too close and it makes you uneasy. How do you handle it?

Reflect on ways to assert your personal space politely.







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Answer Key

Boundary Scenarios Answer Key

An answer key providing suggested responses to the boundary scenarios worksheet.

You notice a friend is uncomfortable with a joke being made. How do you respond?

Politely ask the person making the joke to stop, or change the topic to something more comfortable.
It's important to acknowledge your friend's discomfort and address the situation by either changing the subject or speaking up if appropriate.

Someone keeps borrowing your things without asking. What do you do?

Talk to the person privately and explain that you prefer to be asked before your things are borrowed.
Communicating your boundaries clearly and respectfully is key to resolving this issue.

A classmate is standing too close and it makes you uneasy. How do you handle it?

Politely ask the classmate to give you a bit more space, explaining that you feel uncomfortable.
Assertively communicating your need for personal space can help maintain comfort and respect.

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