Deliverable
Helpers Insight Journal
Global Citizen
SL.K.1
Assessment
Reflection
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
In small groups, students translate what they learned into kid-friendly empathy artifacts. They create simple empathy maps with drawings and symbols and a basic journey map of a helper’s day. After sharing with peers and receiving feedback from helpers, students revise their artifacts for a classroom gallery.
Plan day
Day 3
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather in a circle and briefly review who community helpers are. (5 min) |
| 2 | Explain how to create empathy maps and journey maps. (5 min) |
| 3 | Divide students into small groups and distribute supplies for drawing their maps. (5 min) |
| 4 | Students begin creating their empathy maps and journey maps with drawings and symbols. (15 min) |
| 5 | Facilitate a group sharing session where students present their maps and discuss their understanding. (5 min) |
| 6 | Helpers provide feedback and students ask questions for clarification. (5 min) |
| 7 | Students refine their maps based on peer and helper feedback. (5 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare drawing supplies including paper, colored pencils, crayons, and multicultural symbol references.
Student-facing instructions
You will work in groups to create empathy maps and journey maps of community helpers. Use the drawings and symbols to show what you learned about different helpers. After you draw, you'll share your maps with the class and listen to feedback to make them even better.