Differences make the world go 'round. Using a worksheet, scholars identify the similarities and differences that they have with their classmates. Next, pupils engage in a whole-class discussion about respecting differences in others. 

Concepts

social-emotional learning, respect, tolerance, compassion, diversity

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals write a paragraph about why it's important to be tolerant and have compassion for others
• As an extension activity, ask each person to write a short biography about a classmate

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson two of three from the Respecting Differences in Others unit

Pros

• Teaches about respect and tolerance in an engaging way
• Includes performance goals and measurable learning objectives 

Cons

• None