aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Health
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Erin's Law
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Beginning a Lesson on Erin's Law

Introduction: A Special Story

Objective: To understand the importance of Erin's Law and how it empowers students to speak up about abuse and keep themselves safe.

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Hook: The Power of Voices

Activity: Start the lesson with a thought-provoking short video or an engaging story that highlights the importance of speaking out. You can share a brief animated video or a testimony from a young person who learned how to protect themselves and others.

Discussion Prompt: After the video, ask the students:

• “What would you do if you saw someone in trouble?”
• “How do you think it feels to speak up about something that is scary or uncomfortable?”

Encourage students to share their thoughts, creating a safe space for dialogue.

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Interactive Brainstorm: What Would You Say?

• Materials Needed: Sticky notes or small pieces of paper, markers.

• Instructions:

1. Hand out sticky notes to each student.
2. Ask them to write down one thing they wish they could say or ask an adult if they ever felt unsafe or uncomfortable.

• Reflection: Once everyone has contributed, gather the notes and compile a list on the whiteboard. This creates a visual representation of students’ feelings and builds camaraderie.

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Transition: Introduction to Erin's Law

Lead: “Just like the voices we heard today, Erin's Law is all about empowering you and other kids. It’s a law that helps students learn how to recognize abuse, understand their rights, and know how to talk to trusted adults.”

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Expectation Setting

Conclude the introduction by letting students know that today’s lesson will cover:

• What Erin's Law is: Its origin and purpose.
• Understanding different types of abuse: Emotional, physical, and sexual.
• The importance of speaking up: Keys to finding trusted adults.

By framing the lesson in this way, students will be more engaged and prepared to learn about this important topic.