HS.100 Human Potential
This LifeKnowledge lesson (HS.100, “Human Potential”) teaches students to define, identify, and hypothesize the effect of human potential. Through an interest approach using a shaken soda bottle, activity sheets, and partner work, students learn that human potential consists of personal assets (talents, skills, character strengths) that should be applied to positively influence their world.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define human potential.
- Identify human potential.
- Hypothesize the effect of human potential.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Two unopened bottles of soda
- Writing surface or overhead projector
- HS.100.TM.A
- HS.100.AS.A—one per student
- Transparency Masters
- HS.100.Assess—one per student
- Unit
- Stage Four of Development—Serve
- Problem Area
- How Do I Help Others Grow?
- Precepts
- B3: Develop others.
- Key Terms
- Human Potential, Personal Assets
- Resources
- Clifton, Donald O. and Paula Nelson. Soar With Your Strengths. New York, New York. Dell Books, 1996. Cooper, Robert K. The Other 90%: How to Unlock Your Vast Untapped Potential for Leadership and Life. New York, New York. Three Rivers Press, 2002.
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Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K-12.11Participating in Society — Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.