Lesson Plan
Perspective Taking Plan
Students will define perspective taking, understand its links to bias, empathy, and open-mindedness, and list two ways considering multiple viewpoints enhances decision-making.
By practicing perspective-taking, students build empathy, reduce misunderstandings, and improve collaboration. This lesson enhances critical thinking and open-mindedness—while also strengthening self-awareness, dependability, and reliability—skills that are crucial for both personal growth and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Boost
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
12 minutes
Step 4
Interactive Activity
18 minutes
Step 5
Closing Thought
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Warm-Up: Optical Illusion
Key Terms
Guided Discussion Questions
Interactive Activity
Closing Thought & Exit Slip

Script


Activity


Warm Up


Cool Down

