Empathy and Team Building

Amy Doughty

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Empathy and Team Building

SEL Activity

In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity designed to promote empathy and team-building skills. This lesson is important for helping students develop social-emotional skills that are critical for personal development and positive interactions with others.

Audience

Grade 10 Health Classes

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Activity Instructions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Start with a brief overview of the importance of empathy and teamwork.
Explain the objectives of the lesson: to understand others' perspectives and to work effectively as a team.
Outline the activities for the day: discussion, game, and exit ticket.

Step 2

Discussion

10 minutes

Divide students into small groups.
Distribute the discussion questions to each group.
Allow groups to discuss the questions and share their thoughts.
Circulate around the room to listen in and guide discussions as needed.

Step 3

Activity

10 minutes

Explain the rules of the game-based activity which focuses on empathy and team-building.
Organize students into teams and distribute the necessary materials.
Facilitate the game, ensuring that all students are engaged and understand the activity.
Observe and provide support as needed.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 minutes

Distribute the exit ticket to each student.
Ask students to complete the exit ticket individually, reflecting on what they learned during the lesson.
Collect the exit tickets to assess students' understanding and takeaways from the lesson.

Step 5

Closure

0 minutes

Summarize the key takeaways from the discussion and the activity.
Reinforce the importance of empathy and teamwork in their daily lives.
Encourage students to practice these skills outside the classroom.

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Discussion

Empathy and Teamwork Discussion

A discussion to explore students' thoughts on empathy and teamwork.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

Can you share a time when someone showed empathy towards you? How did it make you feel?

Prompt students to reflect on personal experiences and the impact of empathy.

Why is teamwork important in both school and real life?

Discuss how teamwork can lead to better outcomes and stronger relationships.

Worksheet

Empathy and Teamwork Activity

Instructions and tasks for a game-based activity to develop empathy and teamwork skills.

Team Building Activity: 'The Empathy Walk'

Create a set of scenario cards that describe different social situations.
Each team member picks a card and explains how they would feel and react in that scenario.
Discuss as a team how to support someone in that situation.

Provide a friendly and open environment to discuss feelings and perspectives.

Quiz

Empathy and Teamwork Exit Ticket