Lesson Plan

Empathy Code Mystery Outline

Students will collaborate to solve a series of math puzzles while practicing empathetic listening and perspective-taking to strengthen both SEL and problem-solving skills.

Integrating empathy into math builds a supportive classroom culture, improves communication, and develops collaboration and critical-thinking abilities.

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Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Form Teams & Distribute Materials

5 minutes

Step 3

Mystery Puzzle Rounds

25 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Debrief

7 minutes

Step 5

Closure & Next Steps

3 minutes

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Can You Crack the Empathy Code?

Learning Objectives

What Is Empathetic Listening?

Why Empathy Matters in Math

Game Rules & Roles

Discussion: Empathetic Listening

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Script

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Can You Crack the Empathy Code?

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