Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Develop empathy and compassion

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the concepts of empathy and compassion through engaging activities and reflective exercises. By watching Brené Brown's video on empathy, students will learn the difference between empathy and sympathy and explore how empathy fuels connection. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional intelligence and social skills, helping students to better understand and connect with others.

Audience

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Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

Step 4

Reflective Exercise

15 mins

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Empathy in Action

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