• lenny-learning-logoLenny Learning
  • Home
    Home
    • Lessons
    Lessons
  • Curriculum
    Curriculum
  • Surveys
    Surveys
  • Videos
    Videos
  • Support
    Support
  • Log In

Empathy in Action: Individual Scenario Exploration

Hollie Overholt

Tier 3
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action: Individual Scenario Exploration

Enhance empathy and critical thinking skills

In this lesson, the student will engage in individual activities to practice empathy and critical thinking skills through scenario exploration and reflection. This lesson is important as it helps the student build essential social-emotional skills that are crucial for personal and academic growth, especially as they prepare for adulthood.

Audience

11th Grade Student

Time

1 hour

Approach

Enhance empathy and critical thinking skills

Materials

Advanced Scenario Cards, Reflection Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a discussion on the importance of empathy and critical thinking in personal and professional interactions.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson and how exploring complex scenarios can help develop these skills.

Step 2

Scenario Exploration

30 mins

  • Present the student with advanced scenario cards.
  • Ask the student to read each scenario and write a detailed response focusing on empathy and critical thinking.
  • Encourage the student to analyze the situation, consider multiple perspectives, and propose thoughtful solutions.

Step 3

Reflection

15 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet and ask the student to reflect on what they learned from the scenario exploration.
  • Encourage them to think about how they can apply these skills in real-life situations, particularly in future career and personal relationships.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage the student to continue practicing empathy and critical thinking in their daily interactions and future endeavors.
lenny

Worksheet

Advanced Scenario Cards

These cards contain complex social scenarios for the student to explore individually. Each card presents a unique situation that requires empathy and critical thinking skills.




A friend is facing a moral dilemma about reporting a cheating incident.







A classmate is struggling with mental health issues and needs support.







Someone is dealing with peer pressure to engage in risky behavior.







A student is navigating a conflict between personal values and societal expectations.




lenny
lenny

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet allows the student to reflect on their scenario exploration experience and consider how they can apply empathy and critical thinking skills in real life.

Describe a moment during the scenario exploration where you felt empathy for someone else.








What was the most challenging part of the scenario exploration for you?








How can you use what you learned today in your future career and personal relationships?








lenny
lenny