Lesson Plan
Walk in Their Shoes Guide
Students will analyze a real-world scenario from two distinct viewpoints, identify how bias and cultural lenses shape perception, and craft empathetic responses for each perspective to enhance their critical thinking and empathy.
Understanding that our backgrounds influence how we interpret events builds empathy and respectful communication. This lesson equips students to recognize bias, appreciate diverse viewpoints, and apply perspective-taking in collaborative and real-life contexts.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Vocabulary
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lesson on Perspective Taking
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflective Writing
8 minutes
Step 5
Socratic Circle Discussion
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Multiple Lenses: Understanding Perspective
Key Term: Perspective
Key Term: Empathy
Key Term: Bias
Key Term: Cultural Lens
Real-World Scenario
Discussion Prompt

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Discussion


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