LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Guidance — Grades 9–12

Goal 7: Acquire the attitudes, knowledge and interpersonal skills to help understand and respect self and others.

Objective 7.19. Understand that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Try to see it my way; I'll try to see it yours
This lesson includes guided class discussion and a hands-on activity demonstrating the importance of clear communication in avoiding misunderstanding and conflict. Students use wooden blocks in a building activity that allows them to actually experience the difference in their own and another student's perception and understanding of verbal building instructions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Guidance)
By Karen Osborne-Rowland.