Case Study #5
Restorative Circle
DAY
5
What to Expect: Today’s Lesson
Warm Up
Learning target, check-in
Social Studies
Preparation Round + Round 1 & 2
Exit Ticket
Wrap-up what we learned
I can participate in a community circle to discuss our learning on enslavement and how we feel.
Learning Target
SECTION ONE: WARM UP
Check-In
Show the class with your fingers which number represents how you’re feeling today?
Social Studies Practices:
Civic Participation
What rules would help you feel comfortable and safe to have a challenging conversation?
Preparation Question:
Circle Agreements
SECTION TWO: CIVIC PARTICIPATION
If there is no struggle there is no progress.
-Frederick Douglass
What have we learned about enslavement in New York?
How have Black people and their allies resisted it?
Round One:
Circle Agreements
SECTION TWO: CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Sojourner Truth
Austin Steward
Learning about enslavement is tough.
What feelings are coming up for you?
What questions do you have?
Round Two:
Circle Agreements
SECTION TWO: CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Zones of Regulation What zone are you in? | |||
Blue Zone | Green Zone | Yellow Zone | Red Zone |
Bored | Happy | Excited | Upset |
Tired | Positive | Worried | Angry |
Sad | Thankful | Nervous | Aggressive |
Depressed | Proud | Confused | Mad |
Shy | Calm | Embarrassed | Terrified |
What are some ways we can help ourselves calm down when we have big emotions?
Round Three:
Circle Agreements
SECTION TWO: CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Check-In
Where are you now?
Zones of Regulation What zone are you in? | |||
Blue Zone | Green Zone | Yellow Zone | Red Zone |
Bored | Happy | Excited | Upset |
Tired | Positive | Worried | Angry |
Sad | Thankful | Nervous | Aggressive |
Depressed | Proud | Confused | Mad |
Shy | Calm | Embarrassed | Terrified |
Fist to Five
Optional: Mindful Breathing Moment
Closing Activity:
Sojourner Truth and Austin Steward took civic action to end enslavement and create equality.
Are there any problems in our school or community that the examples of Truth and Steward are inspiring you to address?
Bailey, Khaliat, and Simra meeting with their principal to address their concerns about hiring more black teachers.