Science Behind Friendship Skills SEL STEM Challenge Activities Counseling Lesson
Uncover the science behind making and keeping friends with this STEM-based Friendship Skills lesson! Through exciting science experiments and interactive activities, students explore behaviors that attract and repel friends, turning the crucial skill of being a good friend into a fun and memorable experience!
The lesson kicks off with the tale of a new student showcasing unfriendly behaviors, vividly portrayed through the Repelling Pepper Experiment. The story takes a positive twist with the Attracting Pepper Experiment, showcasing the impact of friendly actions.
Engaging discussions on magnetism and the Human Magnets activity follow, empowering students to apply their newfound knowledge. The grand finale features the Elephant's Toothpaste Experiment, leaving a lasting impression on students, helping them understand that words, once spoken, cannot be taken back.
Key Features
- Interactive Science Experiments: Engage students with visual and hands-on activities so that learning becomes memorable and fun!
- Story-Based Lessons: Use relatable stories so that students can easily connect and understand the concepts!
- Magnetism Activities: Include discussions and activities on magnetism so that students grasp the idea of social attraction and repulsion!
Transform your classroom into a science lab brimming with excitement as you utilize this innovative resource, solving the challenge of teaching friendship skills effectively and engagingly!
What is included in this Creative Counseling Resource:
1. Science Behind Friendship Lesson Plan (4 pages)
2. Science Behind Friendship PowerPoint Slideshow (9 slides)
3. Science Behind Friendship interactive SMARTBOARD NOTEBooK (9 slides)
4. Science Experiments Step by Step Directions (2 pages)
5. 24 Magnet Movement Cards (4 pages)
Not sure if you can do these science experiments? Sure you can! Watch these videos to see how easy it is!
Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
***UPDATED TO INCLUDE POWERPOINT & SMART NOTEBOOK VERSIONS 11/2022
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