| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Health |
| What topic | Empathy |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Health
Empathy
Year 3
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Health and Physical Education, focusing on personal and social capability, particularly the elements of understanding and empathizing with others.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Empathy | 5 min | Briefly explain what empathy is. Use examples to make it relatable to students. |
| 2 | Group Discussion | 5 min | Facilitate a discussion on how empathy can be shown in everyday situations. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 10 min | Distribute printable empathy cards. Guide students to fill in their cards based on the discussion. |
| 4 | Reflection and Sharing | 5 min | Allow students to share their thoughts from the cards with a partner, if comfortable. |
| 5 | Collecting/Checking Cards | 3 min | Randomly check the cards without requiring presentations. Students can return them discreetly. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 2 min | Recap the lesson’s key points about empathy and encourage students to practice it at home. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore a really important topic called empathy. Who can tell me what they think empathy means?"
[Allow time for student responses.]
"Great answers! Empathy means understanding how someone else feels, and being able to put ourselves in their shoes. For example, if a friend is sad because they lost their toy, empathy is when we share in their feelings and maybe even help them feel better. Today, we will learn more about empathy and how to show it in our daily lives."
"Now, I want everyone to think for a moment about ways we can show empathy to others. Can anyone give me some examples from everyday situations?"
[Facilitate the discussion and write down key points on the whiteboard.]
"Let’s think about our school. How can we show empathy towards classmates? Maybe when someone is feeling left out on the playground, we can invite them to join our game. What else can we do?"
[Encourage all students to participate and share.]
"Wonderful ideas! Showing empathy can be as simple as listening or offering a helping hand."
"Next, we are going to do an activity with these empathy cards. Each of you will receive a card where you can write or draw how you can show empathy in different situations we just talked about."
[Distribute the printable empathy cards.]
"Think about what you want to express. You might want to write about a specific situation, or perhaps draw a picture. You have 10 minutes to complete your cards. Make sure to be creative and thoughtful!"
[Set a timer for 10 minutes and walk around the room to assist students as needed.]
"Now that we have completed our cards, I would like you to turn to a partner and share what you wrote or drew. Remember, sharing is optional, so only share what you feel comfortable with."
[Allow around 5 minutes for sharing. Walk around to listen and encourage students.]
"Fantastic! Hearing your thoughts will help us all understand empathy better."
"Now, I’m going to collect your empathy cards. Please place them in this basket when I call your name. I’ll take a quick look to see all the great ideas you’ve come up with. No need to feel nervous about sharing them out loud; this is just for me to see, okay?"
[Collect the cards discreetly without making presentations required.]
"To wrap up our lesson today, let's revisit what we learned about empathy. Can anyone remind us what empathy is?"
[Allow time for responses.]
"Exactly! And remember, empathy is about understanding and sharing in each other's feelings. I encourage all of you to pay attention to moments of empathy at home or in your community this week."
"For homework, observe an interaction where you see someone showing empathy. You can write a short reflection about it, which we'll discuss next lesson. Thank you for your wonderful participation today!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does empathy mean? | |
| Can you provide an example of how to show empathy in a school setting? | |
| In what ways can we help classmates who feel left out? | |
| How can listening be a form of empathy? | |
| What are some creative ideas you can write or draw on your empathy card? | |
| Why is it important to share our feelings and thoughts about empathy with a partner? | |
| Can you recall a situation where you observed someone showing empathy? | |
| How does being empathetic influence our relationships with others? | |
| Why should we pay attention to moments of empathy in our daily lives? | |
| What might you reflect on for your homework regarding an interaction where empathy was shown? |