Lesson Plan 3: Communication is Key

Our words, facial expressions, and body langue are all instruments of communication. In this lesson, students will explore both verbal and non-verbal communication and learn to pay closer attention to people’s nonverbal cues.

Grade level: 6 - 8

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 60 min

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize that there are verbal and nonverbal types of communication.
• Identify ways that we communicate nonverbally.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication.

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 

Materials required (not included)

• Bowl
• Slips of paper
• Timer
• Deck of cards
• Blindfolds

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.