Week 5: Unit 1- Lesson 1: Empathy and Respect
09/08/2020
Unit 1- Lesson 1: Empathy and Respect (4th Grade)
Unit 1- Lesson 1: Empathy and Respect (4th Grade)
Why This Lesson Matters
Why This Lesson Matters
Empathy and communication skills have been shown to increase school success and decrease youth involvement in problem behaviors, such as substance abuse and aggression. Empathy is a crucial foundation for healthy communication and interpersonal relationships. Students with empathy and perspective-taking skills have better peer relationships and offer more help and emotional support to others. These prosocial behaviors, in turn, are linked to better grades and higher achievement. Beginning with this lesson, skills related to empathy are taught throughout the curriculum.
Objectives
Objectives
Students will be able to:
Define respect
Define empathy
Lesson Concepts
Lesson Concepts
The Second Step program helps you succeed at school.
Having respect and empathy helps you get along with others.
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