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 >
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 >
LEADERSHIP THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on Leadership. As an alternative, invite students to brainstorm big questions themselves, and use those instead. • What is leadership? • Can leadership be defined? • What makes an effective leader? • Why are some people called leaders, while… 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 >