Friday, March 27, 2015

It's All About Perspective


April 27

Discuss as a class the pictures below:

Old Lady or Young Lady?  Can you see them both?
(Clue if the class can't see it: The chin of the young woman becomes the nose of old woman)



Is this a seal or a polar bear?


Have students write their responses to following questions and then pair share their answers:
  • Why is the point of view or perception important in resolving conflicts? 
  • What did you learn from looking at the different optical illusions? 
  • How can this help you when you have a conflict with another person?


Share with students:   

Often times, we think there is only one way to see things, one solution to a problem or one way to think about our current situation. Acknowledging that there are different perspectives will help you approach the problem differently. A different perspective can help you feel better in a challenging situation or find a resolution when having a conflict with another person.


Watch the following short clip to end lesson:
 
http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/99-The-Greatest