Lesson Plan
Empathy Story Quest Plan
Students will research community members’ experiences, craft empathetic stories, and share them to build social awareness and compassion.
Developing empathy helps students understand diverse perspectives, strengthens classroom bonds, and supports social-emotional growth through caring communication.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials & Setup
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
10 minutes
Step 2
Launch Story Quest
10 minutes
Step 3
Research & Story Development
20 minutes
Step 4
Presentations & Discussion
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Heroes of Understanding
What Is Empathy?
Why Empathy Matters
Story Model: Meet Mr. Lee
Empathetic Story Structure
Your Mission: Story Quest
Discussion Prompts
Ready, Set, Go!

Project Guide


Rubric


Cool Down

