Lesson Plan

Connecting Interests to Learning

Help students connect their personal interests to classroom topics, fostering intrinsic motivation and a passion for learning.

This lesson builds connections between what students love and what they learn, making education more meaningful and engaging.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Personal Interests Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Interest Mapping Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Sharing & Reflection

10 minutes

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Why Should I Care?

What Do You Love?

Connecting Interests to Subjects

Your Interest Map

Sharing & Reflection

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Why Should I Care?

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