Lesson Plan
Respect Roadmap
Students will define respect and empathy, analyze real-life scenarios to practice respectful choices, co-create a classroom code of conduct, and reflect on fostering a positive classroom community.
Building respect and empathy promotes a safe, inclusive classroom where students feel valued, reducing conflict and improving learning outcomes.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Empathy in Action Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Swap Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Classroom Code Creator
10 minutes
Step 5
Respect Reflections Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Empathy in Action
What Is Respect?
What Is Empathy?
Why Respect & Empathy Matter
Scenario: New Student at Lunch
Quick Understanding Check
Coming Up Next
Discussion
Activity
Cool Down
