Lesson Plan
Climate Importance Plan
Students will articulate why respect, safety, and belonging shape a positive school climate through a brief article, Socratic discussion, and personal reflection.
By exploring real-life experiences and critical questions, students develop empathy, ownership of classroom culture, and action steps to foster respect, safety, and belonging.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Article Reading
3 minutes
Step 3
Socratic Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Big Questions: School Climate
Question 1: Why does feeling safe at school matter?
Question 2: How does respect shape our school community?
Question 3: What makes you feel like you belong?
Question 4: What one action can improve our school climate?
Reading
Discussion
Journal
