CONFLICT THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on Conflict. As an alternative, invite students to brainstorm big questions themselves, and use those instead. Is a fight different than an argument? Why do conflicts become violent? Can you fight with a friend? If so, is there a… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Communication Skits Communication Styles Article (option 1) Communication Styles Article (option 2) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Hand out or display one of the articles on Communication Styles. Choose whichever one you wish! 2. Ask students to annotate the article as they read. Consider: • Circle information that is important • Underline information that… READ MORE >
LESSON INTRO The goals of this session are to get students into a dense and divergent discussion. Refer to the Facilitator Tips section for ideas about how to engage students in rich discussion. COMMUNICATION THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on Challenge. As an alternative, invite… READ MORE >
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on social responsibility building blocks. As an alternative, invite students to brainstorm big questions themselves, and use those instead. Roles & Responsibilities: • What makes a good community member? • Whose role is it to look out for… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Poster paper Student access online Leader Study Resources (per small group) – Frederick Douglass – Shirley Chisholm – Dolores Huerta Gallery Walk graphic organizer (per small group) Leadership Qualities List (per small group) LEADER RESOURCES Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass Printable Bio Web: NPS Frederick Douglass Biography Video: PBS Learning: The African Americans (5:19) Shirley Chisholm… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Rope or tape to mark a circle on the ground 25 “spots” with numbers 1 – 25 written on them (cut paper, paper plates, foam spots) Stopwatch LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Randomly lay out up to 25 numbered spots within a circled off area. This forms the “keypad”. 2. Students should circle up… READ MORE >