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Common Core W.9-10.10 student councils

Skills for Life & Leadership: Can I Find Happiness in Adversity? (w a TED Talk)

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This is a lesson on finding joy and gratitude in the face of adversity. It is based upon an inspiring, teen-friendly TED Talk (12:45) given by Sam Berns, who had progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes a person to age prematurely. He was 17 and a junior in high school when he gave the talk. He passed shortly thereafter, but not before inspiring so many (this talk has been viewed by over 31 million people). Bottom line: if this young man can live a life of happiness and gratitude, all of u

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Student Council

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.9-10.10

, SL.9-10.1d

Also included in: Skills for Life & Leadership...LESSONS #6-10 BUNDLED!

Skills for Life & Leadership: What does your body language reveal? (w TED Talk)

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This is a lesson based upon a highly engaging and empowering TED Talk by Amy Cuddy (21:02), a social psychologist at Harvard University. Cuddy examines our body language and how it influences not only how others view us—but also how we perceive ourselves. She presents her research and explains the science behind our nonverbal communication. She also offers practical suggestions that we can all implement to increase our presence and grow our influence. Objective:Students will be able to understan

Subjects:

Life Skills, Oral Communication, Student Council

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.9-10.10

, SL.9-10.1d

Also included in: Skills for Life & Leadership...LESSONS #6-10 BUNDLED!

Skills for Life & Leadership: What Makes YOU Special? (w a TED Talk)

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This is a lesson based upon a highly engaging TED Talk by Mariana Atencio (17:46), a journalist with NBC. Without using the words “prejudice” or “racism,” she talks about how we respond to difference in others. She speaks of her experiences as a Venezuelan who came to the United States for summer camp and later made this country her home. Her message speaks to the fact that our differences are what make us special—are what make us human. Atencio uses the power of storytelling to challenge her li

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Student Council

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.9-10.10

, SL.9-10.1d

Also included in: Skills for Life & Leadership...LESSONS #6-10 BUNDLED!