Deliverable
Empathy Maps & Interview Notes
Exhibition
Reflection
Core Content
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
Students gather what they learned from the stories and artifacts by recording 3 brief interviews or guest stories, plus simple observations of artifacts. In small groups, they fill kid-friendly empathy maps and a journey map that show the needs and feelings of their assigned group. Outputs will be shared with the class later to build understanding of diverse experiences.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
10 steps
Lesson plan
10 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome and introduce the activity, highlighting today's theme: What was it like to settle North Dakota in the 1800s? (10 min) |
| 2 | Discuss why understanding different perspectives is important, using simple language and showing images of the groups. (15 min) |
| 3 | Explain empathy maps using visual aids; show a simple example map. (20 min) |
| 4 | Movement break: Stretch and touch toes, and think about how stretching helps us understand our bodies. (5 min) |
| 5 | Group assignment: Divide into small groups to begin exploring stories or artifacts of their assigned group. (30 min) |
| 6 | Support groups as they fill out kid-friendly empathy maps and journey maps; provide guidance and encouragement. (40 min) |
| 7 | Gently remind students to ask their group if they need help or have questions. (10 min) |
| 8 | Facilitated reflection time: Encourage students to talk about what they learned from the interviews and maps. (20 min) |
| 9 | Prepare for exhibition by arranging maps for sharing; small groups can showcase to peers. (25 min) |
| 10 | Wrap up with a celebration: Congratulate students for their work and discuss what might come next in learning about ND settlers. (15 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Prepare visual aids for empathy maps, including example maps and images of historical groups.
- Ensure artifacts or stories are ready and age-appropriate, and have manipulatives for groups to explore.
- Create anchor charts for vocabulary related to empathy and journey maps.
- Arrange classroom spaces to support group work and sharing.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to learn about the people who settled in North Dakota a long time ago. You’ll listen to stories or look at things they used, and take notes. You’ll fill out empathy maps to show what these people felt and needed. You'll then share your maps with the class. You need paper, drawing tools, and your group’s stories or artifacts.