Description:
Embark on a transformative journey with "Discovering Me," a comprehensive personal identity research project tailored for middle school students. This engaging resource, crafted with a focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and community building, invites students to delve deeply into five key aspects of their identity: Name, Family, Interests, Character Traits, and Values.
What’s Inside:
- Intriguing Name Exploration: Through family interviews and literary excerpts like "My Name" from "House on Mango Street," students unravel the story behind their names.
- Family Dynamics and Connections: Activities to identify immediate and chosen family members, accompanied by reflective writing prompts around their experiences and the text "Hanging Fire" by Audre Lorde.
- Interests and Hobbies: A dynamic digital scrapbook project that lets students showcase their unique hobbies and interests!
- Personality Traits Analysis: An 'Agree, Disagree, Modify' exercise, encouraging students to introspect and discuss various personality traits.
- Values Exploration: Engaging 'This or That' activities with follow-up writing prompts, aiding students in uncovering their core values.
Educational Objectives:
- Cultivate self-awareness and empathy.
- Enhance communication and presentation skills.
- Foster a sense of community and understanding among classmates.
Customizable and Curriculum-Integrated:
- Easily adaptable for diverse learning environments.
- Seamlessly integrates with SEL, community building, and project-based learning frameworks.
Engagement and Support:
- Students connect personally and meaningfully with each task.
- Includes guides, rubrics, and a PDF of interview questions for comprehensive support.
"Discovering Me" is more than just a project; it's a journey into the heart of what makes each student unique. It's perfect for educators looking for an 'assign and go' solution that resonates on a personal level and builds classroom camaraderie.