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This I Believe Lesson PlanThis I Believe Lesson Plan
Publisher
Nebraska Department of Education
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Grade
8th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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This I Believe

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As part of a Career Develop unit, eighth-graders reflect on their beliefs and values and consider how these beliefs might affect their relationships with friends and with colleagues when they join the workforce.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, self-awareness, personal finance, values, ethics

Instructional Ideas

  • Instructors are expected to share personal stories; preview the six prompts, and prepare what to share

Classroom Considerations

  • Presumes a protocol is in place to assure a safe and respectful discussion of personal stories 
  • Requires copies of two handouts for each participant

Pros

  • Includes a series of small group discussion questions

Cons

  • None

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