MATERIALS “River Stones” such as paper or vinyl spots. Boundary markers such as tape or rope. LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. In advance, randomly distribute enough “river stones” between two lines spaced about 20 feet apart. 2. Place “river stones” close enough so that people can step from one to another easily. If you are… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Writing supplies for students Unusual object (optional for the variation of the activity) LESSON STEP BY STEP Gather the students around a classroom window. Allow a few moments for silent observation of the scene outside. Next, ask each student to silently write one descriptive sentence about what they observe. Have each student read their… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Conflict Resolution article option 1 Conflict Resolution article option 2 Conflict Scenarios (per small group) Lost At Sea Worksheet (per student) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Hand out or display the articles on Conflict Resolution Strategies. Assign whichever one you wish, or allow students to read whichever article they prefer. 2. Allow time for… READ MORE >
LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Post and read the essential question for this session: How do stereotypes influence how we react and communicate to people? 2. Ask students to do a 3-minute quick-write to answer this question. 3. Read this quote by the video’s speaker to introduce the TED talk: “The single story creates stereotypes,… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Alternate Ending Graphic Organizer (one per pair) Choosing Challenge Leader Bios Frederick Douglass – Choosing Challenge Shirley Chisholm — Choosing Challenge Malala Yousafzai –Choosing Challenge Helen Keller – Choosing Challenge Nelson Mandela — Choosing Challenge Leadership Qualities list from a previous session OR Leadership Qualities Handout (several copies for the group or displayed) LESSON… READ MORE >
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 >
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 Leadership Quotes (printed to place around the room) Poster paper or whiteboard LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Display the array of quotes around the room. 2. Tell students that they will be walking around the room silently reading the quotes and taking notes. 3. As they circulate, students should consider the question: Which quote… READ MORE >