Lesson Plan

Perspective Puzzles Lesson Plan

Students will develop empathy and a broader social understanding by collaboratively piecing together scenarios that demand adopting diverse viewpoints.

This lesson encourages students to step outside their own perspective, fostering cooperation and empathy essential for positive social interactions.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Scenario Setup

10 minutes

Step 2

Group Activity: Perspective Puzzle Assembly

25 minutes

Step 3

Group Presentations and Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Perspective Puzzles: Building Empathy Piece by Piece

Introduce the lesson by welcoming students and outlining the objective: building empathy through diverse perspectives. Emphasize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints.

Introduction & Scenario Setup

Explain the purpose of the activity. Share that students will see various scenarios or fragments and will need to piece together a coherent narrative that includes multiple viewpoints.

Group Activity: Perspective Puzzle Assembly

Detail the group activity instructions. Instruct students to discuss, identify and reconcile different perspectives in their assigned scenario fragments. Monitor and facilitate discussions.

Group Presentations & Discussion

Guide the session for group presentations. Ask each group to share their story and insights, prompting reflection on how new perspectives shape understanding and empathy.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Facilitate a wrap-up session. Ask students to reflect in writing about what was learned. Summarize key points and make connections to real-world applications.

Summary & Final Thoughts

Conclude the lesson by summarizing key learnings and encouraging students to apply these skills in everyday life.

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Perspective Puzzles: Building Empathy Piece by Piece

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