Lesson Plan
Community Connections Plan
Students will develop social awareness by collaboratively mapping their community and conducting empathy interviews to understand diverse perspectives and propose connections.
This lesson builds students’ social awareness and empathy by engaging them in community mapping and interviews, promoting collaboration and deeper understanding of diverse viewpoints.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Community Mapping Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Interview Pairs
15 minutes
Step 4
Empathy Map Creation
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Mapping Our World
Understanding Social Awareness & Empathy
Today's Objectives
Group Roles
Community Mapping Instructions
Example Community Map
Discussion
Activity
Rubric
