HS.54 First Impressions
This LifeKnowledge lesson (HS.54 “First Impressions”) teaches students to identify and distinguish actions that create positive versus negative first impressions. Through a costume/role-play interest approach, group brainstorming, handshake practice, and skits, students learn the traits noticed during a first impression and how dress, words, and actions shape how others perceive them.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- List and distinguish between actions that create a positive first impression and those that create a negative one.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Variety of hats—one per student
- John Deere Hat
- Bibs or overalls
- Lab coat
- Athletic hat
- Sweatpants
- Variety of jackets, shirts, or pants—one per student
- Writing surface
- Overhead projector
- Pen and paper for student notes and activity
- Boxes to hold the clothing, hats and props
- Unit
- Stage Two of Development—WE
- Problem Area
- How Do I Build Relationships with Others?
- Precepts
- H2: Present self appropriately in various settings.
- Resources
- National FFA Essential Learnings, 2003.
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NPH-H.9-12.5Using Communication Skills to Promote Health — Analyze how interpersonal communication affects relationships.