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Curated OER

Parents are unawareof Ecstasy risk:Anti-drug Education

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read an article on parents unawareness of Ecstasy use. In this current events lesson, students infer issues related to teen drug use and parent prevention and engage in a class discussion. Students give a quiz related to Ecstasy...
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Interactive
Curated OER

ESL: Pre-Reading Activity-Owning A Dog

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL pre-reading worksheet, students match a set of 10 vocabulary words to their meaning, using a given drop down list. Worksheet is labeled as a pre-reading activity to "Owning a Dog," but no reference for the selection is given.
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Curated OER

Tree Encounters of the Close Kind

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners write an imaginative paragraph from the perspective of a tree. In this environmental awareness lesson, students observe a tree and brainstorm a list of adjectives to describe their tree. Using this list, learners write an...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Achieving Belonging for All

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore ways of belonging. In this social science lesson, students discover non-violent ways for belonging similar to Mohandas Gandhi.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kindness, Empathy, and Resilience Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module includes several lessons that help promote kindness, empathy, and resilience among students.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Invent Apps That Help Others and Build Empathy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive lesson, students will discover how new apps are improving the lives of people with a disability or illness and helping to raise empathy. Students will create an app.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Limits of Empathy" by David Brooks

For Students 7th - 9th
In this opinion piece, David Brooks discusses his views on empathy and whether or not it influences our actions. As you read, identify the claims David Brooks makes about empathy. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Changes in Empathy Throughout Medical School and Residency

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource from Khan Academy provides assessment practice for the MCAT's social sciences passages section. This practice resource includes the article "Changes in Empathy Throughout Medical School and Residency" with practice...
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Handout
Other

Self growth.com: Empathy in Communication

For Students 9th - 10th
Empathy is a vital part of human communication. The article defines the term and shows how to develop empathy.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Empathy: So Funny I Forgot to Laugh

For Students K - 1st
Explore the topic of empathy in this interactive comic. Can Arthur find a way to apologize for bullying Sue Ellen and save their friendship?
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Handout
Diffen

Diffen: Empathy vs. Sympathy

For Students 5th - 9th
Find out about the basics of sympathy and empathy with this comparison chart. Then read the article and watch the video to dig a little deeper into the topic.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: The Limits of Empathy

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "The Limits of Empathy" by David Brooks, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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Article
Other

Committee for Children: Blog: 12 Recommended Books About Empathy and Kindness

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this blog, Second Step provides a downloadable list of books that will promote empathy and kindness in the early grades.
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Article
Character Lab

Character Lab: The Soul of Empathy: Getting, Not Taking, Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
We have all learned how to imagine how someone else is feeling - empathy. However, maybe there is a better way to "walk in someone else's shoes". This blog explains why we shouldn't guess how people are doing and just simply ask.
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Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 21: Empathy and the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
One of the most important aspects of the war in Vietnam was the draft. Every male upon reaching the age of eighteen was required to register with the selective service. Men found themselves willingly enlisting, trying for deferments as...
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Article
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Natural Disasters Around the World: Understanding and Empathy

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Come and learn how to begin to help parents and educators address the aftermath of a natural disaster with children through reading and books. This site features a list of titles to begin this journey of healing.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How I Responded to Sexism in Gaming With Empathy

For Students 9th - 10th
Lilian Chen details her experiences with sexism in the gamer community and how she is now aiming to raise awareness for this topic in a way that doesn't shame male gamers. [7:00]
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Empathy Is Not Endorsement

For Students 9th - 10th
Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People" but he's found that the flip side of success online is internet hate. Over time, he's developed an unexpected coping...
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Website
OURA

1000 Cranes of Hope: A Monument to Those Touched by Cancer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Join a community united against cancer by adding an expression of empathy, support or remembrance to an interactive monument dedicated to those touched by cancer.
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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Learning How to Be More Aware

For Students 9th - 10th
Internet article discusses the five main elements of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, and offers practical and applicable ways to incorporate these qualities into...
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Article
Other

Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Elephants Console Each Other

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on findings from a recent study that elephants display empathy and console one another when upset. This behavior was previously thought to be unique to apes and humans. Includes a brief video [0 mins, 50 sec].
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Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kindness in the Classroom: Kindness Curriculum: Spanish

For Teachers Pre-K - K
This document is from PBS Wisconsin Education's Kindness in the Classroom, a multi-part video series designed to give educators insight into the positive impacts of teaching mindfulness in a classroom setting. The Kindness Curriculum,...
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Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kindness in the Classroom: Kindness Curriculum: English

For Teachers Pre-K - K
This document is from PBS Wisconsin Education's Kindness in the Classroom, a multi-part video series designed to give educators insight into the positive impacts of teaching mindfulness in a classroom setting. The Kindness Curriculum,...
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Lesson Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Enhancing Your Listening

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on ways to improve your listening skills including resisting distractions and listening actively, suspending judgment, and exercising empathy. It also provides tips for being a more open-minded listener.

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