Knowledge/Skill Building
Experiencing Food Insecurity: Empathy Session
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Academic Mindset
Reflection
Project Launch
Essential Question
Students participate in a guided empathy session with community members who have experienced food insecurity, take notes on key insights, and begin a reflective journal to capture evolving understanding and vocabulary.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
45 min
Grouping
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Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps · 45 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome and Introduction: Set the tone for the session, explain the activity goals, and introduce the day's essential questions. (5 min) |
| 2 | Speaker Introduction: Briefly introduce the local speakers and the context of their stories related to food insecurity. (5 min) |
| 3 | Speaker Sharing: Listen to the first speaker share their personal experience with food insecurity. (10 min) |
| 4 | Reflection Pause: Allow students a short time to take notes on key insights and emotional responses in their reflective journals. (5 min) |
| 5 | Second Speaker Sharing: Listen to the second speaker's account, focusing on different aspects of food insecurity. (10 min) |
| 6 | Journaling: Guide students to expand their written reflections, focusing on understanding and empathy. (5 min) |
| 7 | Group Discussion: Facilitate a group discussion about the stories, encouraging questions and empathetic engagement. (5 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Arrange for local speakers who have experienced food insecurity to visit, ensuring they are comfortable and supported.
- Prepare a welcoming environment with seating arranged to help students listen attentively.
- Ensure that students have their reflective journals and note-taking materials ready.
- Prepare a brief outline of each speaker's background and story to introduce them appropriately.
Student-facing instructions
You will participate in a guided empathy session by listening to two local community members share their experiences with food insecurity. Your task is to take notes and reflect on these stories in your journal. Focus on understanding different perspectives and think about how these insights might inform solutions to food insecurity. Be ready to participate in a group discussion after the presentations.