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Compassion in Action

Lesson Plan

Compassion in Action

Compassion

This lesson aims to teach middle school students about compassion through active learning strategies. Students will engage in an activity that encourages empathy, watch a video on the power of connection, and participate in a discussion to reflect on their learning. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a more empathetic and supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Middle School Classroom

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Video: On Loneliness and the Power of Connection, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of compassion.
  • Explain the importance of understanding and connecting with others.

Step 2

Activity: Empathy Walk

8 mins

  • Distribute post-it notes and pens to each student.
  • Ask students to write down a time they felt lonely or needed compassion (anonymously).
  • Collect the notes and redistribute them randomly.
  • Have students read the note they received and think about how they would feel in that situation.

Step 3

Video Viewing

4 mins

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the video and activity.

Step 5

Closure

1 min

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice compassion in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Compassion Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the lesson about compassion and how they can apply it in their lives.

What did you learn about compassion from the video?

Encourage students to think about the role of connection in alleviating loneliness.







How did the empathy walk activity make you feel?

Guide students to reflect on the emotions they experienced during the activity.







Can you think of a time when you showed compassion to someone else?

Help students recall personal experiences and the impact of their actions.







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