About This Lesson
4 Minute Video Lesson
This classic tale from the Brothers Grimm teaches empathy and a culture of treating our elderly with respect and kindness. There is a simple yet profound wisdom in youth that has the power to heal the prejudice of adulthood. This story is perfect for intergenerational discussions and highlighting cultural diversity in the classroom as students share the manners in which their families consider and treat aging.
Academically relevant Social and Emotional Learning Vocabulary included.
The Old Man and His Grandson Assessment- https://forms.gle/6aaxefiHUpGg7FYu8
(A Google form that will send responses to your email.)
This is a complete micro lesson on Social Emotional Development through the ethical lens of the Four Awesome Questions: Is it True?, Is it Fair? Will it Build Community and Better Friendship? Will it be Helpful to those Involved? Following the story, selected discussion questions are presented to engage critical thinking and authentic discussion.
More micro-lessons can be found for free at www.epicethics.org/free-stories/
Epic Ethics for Peaceful Schools is an Ethics-Based Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6th grade. www.epicethics.org
