Lesson Plan
Empathy Explorer Lesson Plan
Equip teachers and school leaders with research-based strategies to cultivate social awareness in students, using interactive videos, discussions, games, and a culminating empathy workshop project.
Social awareness underpins student empathy, reduces conflicts, and fosters inclusive learning environments. By mastering these strategies, educators can better support diverse learners (IEP/504, ELL) and build respectful classroom communities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
45 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
20 minutes
Step 2
Video Module 1
35 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
30 minutes
Step 4
Perspective-Taking Game
35 minutes
Step 5
Break
10 minutes
Step 6
Video Module 2
35 minutes
Step 7
Reading & Worksheet
30 minutes
Step 8
Quiz & Test
25 minutes
Step 9
Project Introduction
20 minutes
Step 10
Project Work & Presentation
60 minutes

Slide Deck
Empathy Explorer: Building Social Awareness
Learning Objectives
Agenda (5 Hours)
Workshop Norms
Warm-Up Activity
Key Concepts from Module 1
Guided Discussion
Perspective-Taking Game
Break (10 Minutes)
Comparing Modules 1 & 2
Reading & Worksheet
Quiz & Test
Project Introduction
Project Work & Presentations
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Lesson Plan
Social Savvy Lesson Plan
Equip teachers and school leaders with research-backed strategies to cultivate social awareness in students through interactive videos, discussions, games, and a culminating project that fosters empathy and inclusive classroom climates.
Building social awareness strengthens student empathy, reduces peer conflict, and supports a positive classroom climate. Educators trained in these strategies can better meet diverse needs—including IEP/504 plans and ELL supports—leading to more inclusive, respectful learning communities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
45 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
20 minutes
Step 2
Video Module 1
35 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
30 minutes
Step 4
Interactive Game
35 minutes
Step 5
Break
10 minutes
Step 6
Video Module 2
35 minutes
Step 7
Reading & Worksheet
30 minutes
Step 8
Quiz & Test
25 minutes
Step 9
Project Introduction
20 minutes
Step 10
Project Work & Presentation
60 minutes