Today's Objective: To cultivate the positive character trait of adaptability.
Essential Questions/Topic Starters: An Indian proverb states, "If you live in the river you should make friends with the crocodile." (In Arkansas rivers, maybe you should make friends with the cotton-mouth snake.) What does this proverb mean in context to the word Adaptability.
Class Format: Journalizing, Whole-group discussion
Time Allotment: One 15-Minute Session
Today's Activities:
1 minute
Define Adaptability (and write or display definition on the board). Definition: To put yourself in harmony with changed circumstances.
2 minutes
Discuss the Essential Question: An Indian proverb states, "If you live in the river you should make friends with the crocodile." (In Arkansas rivers, maybe you should make friends with the cotton-mouth snake.) What does this proverb mean in context to the word Adaptability.
5 minutes - Journalize
Journalizing: A chameleon, a highly specialized lizard, can in some cases change color to adapt to his surroundings. Being willing to change can save a chameleon's life. In your journal, write about and experience where you had to become a "chameleon" to adapt to your surroundings or circumstances. Was your choice to adapt a positive or negative experience. Explain.
Remaining Session
Whole-group Discussion: Discuss experiences and identify times when adaptablity lead to positive experiences and results.
Homework: Be ready and willing to adapt as necessary to the changes in people and circumstances that arise in daily life.
Key Terms: Change, Adaptability Quote: "Adaptability is not imitation. It means power of resistance and assimilation." - Mahatma Gandhi, Political and Spiritual Leader of India
Today's Objective: To cultivate the positive character trait of adaptability.
Essential Questions/Topic Starters: An Indian proverb states, "If you live in the river you should make friends with the crocodile." (In Arkansas rivers, maybe you should make friends with the cotton-mouth snake.) What does this proverb mean in context to the word Adaptability.
Class Format: Journalizing, Whole-group discussion
Time Allotment: One 15-Minute Session
Today's Activities:
Key Terms: Change, Adaptability
Quote: "Adaptability is not imitation. It means power of resistance and assimilation." - Mahatma Gandhi, Political and Spiritual Leader of India
Resources: Martin J. Marrazo, Quotations by ThinkExist
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