Lesson Plan
Community Connections Lesson Plan
Students will explore profiles of local heroes, share insights in small-group discussions, and create personal community maps to deepen connections and foster a positive school climate.
Connecting students’ experiences to local role models builds empathy, belonging, and mutual respect, supporting an inclusive and supportive school environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Local Heroes Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Culture & Connection Circle Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Personal Community Map Creation
8 minutes
Step 5
Group Sharing & Debrief
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Community Connections
Introduction & Warm-Up
Local Heroes Profiles
Culture & Connection Circle Discussion
Personal Community Map
Group Sharing & Debrief
Reading
Discussion
Worksheet
