Lesson Plan

Bridge Builders Blueprint

Students will collaborate to design and construct spaghetti-and-marshmallow bridges, practicing active listening, empathy, and clear communication. They will reflect on how empathetic collaboration enhances teamwork and trust.

This lesson builds relationship skills by encouraging students to understand peers’ perspectives, articulate ideas clearly, and adapt based on group input—fostering trust, social awareness, and a supportive classroom community.

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Prepare Bridge-Building Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Bridge-Building Challenge

30 minutes

Step 3

Reflection Roundtable

15 minutes

Step 4

One-Word Check-Out

5 minutes

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Empathy in Action

What Is Empathy?

What Is Effective Communication?

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Team Roles

Bridge Basics

Reflection Questions

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Activity

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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How Do We Build Bridges?

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