S11-30006

Helping People

In the movie "Inside Out," Sadness supports Bing Bong when he feels sad. It shows that something is bothering him, and Riley comforts him, demonstrating care. Sadness helps others understand him better, reminding us to be empathetic when someone is sad.

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Activity Time

STEM Concept

Subject & Grades

Interpersonal

minutes

All

K-5th

Connections between STEM Concepts, Learning Targets and Standards

Learning Objective

Students will identify and apply many Interpersonal techniques to everyday situations.
Students will understand how these skills relate to their confidence and success.

Success Criteria

Students will be able to explain why Interpersonal skills are needed for life.
Students will identify and use the appropriate Interpersonal strategies and techniques.
Students will apply Interpersonal approaches to arrive at a practical solution.

Pathway 2: Qualified staff members create STEM courses and curricula that meet recognized

standards and integrate multiple disciplines.

Pathways 4: Leaders involve various community partners and stakeholders to uphold and

maintain STEM programs and initiatives.

Pathway 5: Leaders make sure everyone can regularly learn about STEM implementation.

Pathway 8: Students have school and after-school chances to enhance their STEM learning.

STANDARD 2: Professional staff members implement high-quality STEM courses and curriculum aligned to recognized standards and organized into interdisciplinary frameworks.

STANDARD 3: Professional staff members and leaders participate in an ongoing system of STEM-specific professional learning.

STANDARD 4: Leaders engage a diverse network of community partners and stakeholders in order to support and sustain STEM programs and initiatives.

Activity Introduction

Watch this video about the movie "Inside Out,". Sadness supports Bing Bong empathetically. When Bing Bong feels sad, it shows that something is bothering him. Riley comforts him, showing that she cares about his feelings. Sadness allows Bing Bong to express himself and helps others understand him better. This reminds us to be kind and empathetic when someone is sad, creating a supportive environment for everyone. So, just like how sadness supports Bing Bong empathetically in "Inside Out," it's important for us to recognize and respect our own feelings of sadness and to show empathy towards others who are feeling sad. By doing so, we can create a caring and supportive environment where everyone feels understood and valued.

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Prompts for group activities

How do Interpersonal skills help you think about how to help others?

How does thinking about how prosthetics are designed and work help us understand how they can help animals and humans?
Can you think of any situations where someone might need a prosthetic? How do you think a prosthetic could make their life better?
If you were designing a prosthetic for an animal or a person, how would you use your thinking skills to create something comfortable and helpful for them?

Step 1: Watch the video

Inside Out

Activity Tips

Remind the students to write down words they don’t understand or questions that immediately come to mind about the topic they’re watching.
Tell them to be ready to share with their group.

Step 2:
Group Session

After the video, divide students into groups of 3 or 4 and let the students begin their discussions while you circulate; it’s all about what THEY think and feel. Ask them to listen carefully to their friends as they might have different opinions to them.

Step 3:
Assessment

Ask the students:

Ask the students who they believe the best listeners and best team players are from this activity.
Ask them to justify their answers in a simple sentence.
Explain to them that the idea is everyone improves both their listening and teamwork skills over time.
Ask the students to summarize the video in 6-8 words only.