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Understanding Perspectives

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Lesson Plan

Understanding Perspectives

Social Awareness & Conflict Resolution

This lesson aims to enhance students' social awareness and conflict resolution skills through active learning. By engaging in a short video, discussion, and activity, students will learn to understand different perspectives and resolve conflicts effectively. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and communication skills, which are essential for building positive relationships.

Audience

Grade 4 Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Video: Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve, Worksheet: Perspective Taking Scenarios, Discussion Questions, and Activity Instructions

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of social awareness and conflict resolution.
  • Explain the importance of understanding different perspectives in resolving conflicts.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Discussion

4 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on how the characters demonstrated social awareness and conflict resolution.

Step 4

Activity

4 mins

  • Distribute the "Perspective Taking Scenarios" worksheet.
  • Have students work in pairs to discuss and fill out the worksheet.
  • Encourage them to think about how they would handle similar situations.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about perspective taking and conflict resolution.
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Discussion

Discussion on Video

A guided discussion to explore the themes of social awareness and conflict resolution presented in the video.

What did Hunter and Eve do to resolve their situation?

Encourage students to think about the steps the characters took to seek help and express gratitude.







How did understanding each other's perspectives help them?

Discuss how recognizing each other's needs and feelings contributed to resolving the conflict.







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Worksheet

Perspective Taking Scenarios

This worksheet helps students practice perspective taking by analyzing different scenarios and considering how they would respond.

Imagine you and a friend want to play different games. How can you resolve this?

Think about how you can take turns or find a game you both enjoy.







You see someone being left out during recess. What can you do to help?

Consider how you can include them and make them feel welcome.







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