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Nature Nurture: Outdoor Empathy Exploration

Explore nature to deepen empathy

In this lesson, students will explore the outdoors to observe the interconnectedness of ecosystems. By drawing parallels to human interactions, students will deepen their understanding of empathy and relatedness within the group. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop social-emotional skills by connecting with nature and each other.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Nature Exploration

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

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