Lesson Plan
Harmony in Differences - Session 1
Students will recognize that classmates can have different opinions and practice respectful listening; they will identify common interests through a paired drawing activity.
Building empathy and appreciation for diverse viewpoints helps students communicate respectfully and strengthens classroom relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Collaborative Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Sharing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Harmony in Differences
Objective
Example of Differences
Guided Discussion
Our Listening Rules
Paired Drawing Activity
Reflection & Sharing
Worksheet
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Harmony in Differences - Session 2
Students will learn to resolve conflicts over music preferences through respectful discussion and collaboration; they will work together to create a class playlist featuring a song all members enjoy.
By practicing conflict resolution and empathy with real-life music examples, students strengthen communication skills and discover that differing tastes can lead to shared interests and teamwork.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Conflict Resolution
7 minutes
Step 4
Collaborative Playlist Creation
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Sharing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Harmony in Differences
Objective
Review Listening Rules
Example of Music Differences
Guided Discussion
Role-Play Conflict Resolution
Collaborative Playlist Activity
Reflection & Sharing
Worksheet
Answer Key
Discussion
