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Social Cues Scavenger Hunt

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Lesson Plan

Social Cues Scavenger Hunt

Identify and understand social cues

In this engaging lesson, students will participate in a scavenger hunt to identify different social cues in various scenarios. This activity will help students develop observational skills and understand non-verbal communication among peers, which are essential for effective social interactions and building relationships.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Identify and understand social cues

Materials

Scenario Cards, Worksheet: Social Cues Observation, Discussion Questions, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what social cues are and why they are important.
  • Explain the purpose of the scavenger hunt and how it will help them understand social cues better.

Step 2

Scavenger Hunt Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute the scenario cards.
  • Instruct each group to find and identify social cues in the given scenarios.
  • Encourage students to take notes on their observations using the worksheet provided.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

20 mins

  • Have each group select a scenario to act out in front of the class.
  • Encourage students to focus on expressing and interpreting social cues through body language and facial expressions.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what social cues were observed and their meanings.

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Gather students back together and facilitate a discussion using the prepared questions.
  • Allow each group to share their findings and discuss different interpretations of the social cues.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Summarize the key points learned about social cues.
  • Ask students to reflect on how they can apply this understanding in their daily interactions.
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Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Printable cards with different scenarios for students to identify social cues.




A friend is frowning and looking down at their shoes after losing a game.







Someone is waving their hand excitedly to get the teacher's attention during a busy class.







A classmate is crossing their arms and looking away after being told they can't join a group activity.







A teacher is smiling and nodding while listening to a student's story about their weekend.







Two friends are whispering and giggling while looking at another student.







A student is sitting alone at lunch, looking around the room and occasionally glancing at their classmates.




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Worksheet

Social Cues Observation Worksheet

A worksheet for students to record their observations of social cues during the scavenger hunt.

Describe the social cue you observed in your scenario.

Look for facial expressions, body language, and gestures.







What do you think this social cue means?








How would you respond to this social cue?








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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a group discussion on the social cues observed during the scavenger hunt.

What social cues did you find most interesting?

Encourage students to share specific examples and why they stood out.







How can understanding social cues help us in our daily lives?

Discuss the importance of empathy and effective communication.







Did any group have different interpretations of the same social cue?

Explore how context and perspective can change the understanding of social cues.







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