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Communicate & Collaborate!

Lesson Plan

Communicate & Collaborate!

Communication

This lesson focuses on teaching communication skills, including internet safety, to 9-10 year olds through engaging activities. Communication is a crucial skill that helps students express themselves, understand others, and work collaboratively. Developing these skills at an early age lays the foundation for successful interpersonal interactions and academic achievement.

Audience

9-10 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Internet Safety Tips for Kids, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Communication Scenarios, Gym Equipment (cones, balls, hula hoops), and Printable Communication Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome the students and briefly introduce the topic of communication and internet safety.
  • Explain why communication skills and internet safety are important using relatable examples.
  • Outline the activities for the lesson.

Step 2

Video: Internet Safety Tips for Kids

10 mins

Step 3

Discussion: Importance of Communication

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about communication and internet safety.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

Worksheet: Communication Scenarios

10 mins

  • Hand out the communication scenarios worksheet.
  • Have students work individually or in pairs to complete it.
  • Discuss the answers as a group after completion.

Step 5

Active Game: Communication Relay

20 mins

  • Set up a communication relay using gym equipment.
  • Explain the rules: students must work in teams to complete a series of tasks that require clear communication (e.g., guiding a blindfolded teammate through a cone maze).
  • Emphasize the importance of listening and giving clear instructions.
  • Debrief after the game to discuss what worked well and what could be improved.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points learned during the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about communication and internet safety.
  • Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Importance of Communication Discussion

This discussion will help students understand the importance of communication and internet safety and how they affect their daily lives.

Why is communication important?

Guide students to think about different situations where communication is important, such as at school, home, and with friends.







Why is internet safety important?

Encourage students to think about situations where internet safety practices can protect them, such as not sharing personal information online.







Can you share a time when good communication or internet safety practices helped you?

Encourage students to share personal stories to make the connection between communication/internet safety and positive outcomes.







What are some ways we can improve our communication and internet safety skills?

Discuss strategies like active listening, clear speaking, asking questions when we don't understand, and following internet safety rules.







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Worksheet

Communication Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet includes various scenarios to help students practice their communication and internet safety skills and think about how they would respond.

You are playing a game and your teammate missed your signal. What do you do?

Think about how you can communicate clearly and calmly.







Your teacher asks a question that you don't understand. What do you do?

Consider the importance of asking for clarification.







A friend is upset because they didn't get picked for the team. How can you communicate your support?

Think about empathetic and supportive ways to communicate.







You receive a mean message from a stranger online. What do you do?

Consider the importance of telling an adult and not responding to the message.







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Worksheet

Printable Communication Cards

These cards contain various communication prompts and can be used in activities to practice communication and internet safety skills.




Describe your favorite hobby.







Ask a classmate about their favorite subject in school.







Explain a simple game to a friend.







Tell a story about a fun day you had.







Ask an adult for help with a problem.







Share an internet safety tip with a friend.







Explain why it's important not to share personal information online.




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