Lesson Plan

The Ripple Effect Lesson Plan

Students will discover how individual acts of generosity can expand into larger community impact by participating in a collaborative idea-expansion challenge, reflecting on their learning, and planning a real-world charitable action.

By experiencing the ripple effect firsthand, students build empathy, social responsibility, and teamwork skills. They learn that even small gestures can spark significant change and feel empowered to act in their communities.

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Gather And Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

2 minutes

Step 2

Ripple Effect Challenge

5 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

4 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Action Planning

4 minutes

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The Ripple Effect

What Are Generosity & Charity?

Driving Question

Ripple Effect Challenge

Share & Discuss

Reflect & Plan

Final Thoughts & Action

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The Ripple Effect

Deidra Winn

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