Park Center Sr.

High

Interpersonal Skills Course Syllabus

Trimester 1 - Self Awareness/Self Management (11.5 weeks)

Self-Awareness: The ability to accurately recognize ones emotions and thoughts and their
influence on behavior. This includes accurately assessing ones strengths and limitations and
possessing a well-grounded sense of confidence and optimism
Self-Management: The ability to regulate ones emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in
different situations. This includes managing stress, controlling impulses, motivating oneself, and
setting and working toward achieving personal and academic goals.

Unit 1: Circle Process/Community Building/Class Structure (1 week)

Lessons
I can understand the circle process.
I can understand why Im taking this class
I can describe how this class will operate and my teachers expectations for me.
I can navigate my School View/Schoology accounts.
I can understand how I will be graded in this class.
Resources
http://www.healthiersf.org/RestorativePractices/Resources/documents/RP%20Curriculum
%20and%20Scripts%20and%20PowePoints/Classroom%20Curriculum/Teaching
%20Restorative%20Practices%20in%20the%20Classroom%207%20lesson%20Curriculum.pdf
Sample prompts:
How am I feeling today? (peak & pit, ups & downs)
Praise circle (give a compliment)
Reflection on previous learning

Gratitude circle (what Im thankful for)

Goals
Sharing
Would you rather
Unit 2: State of Mind (2 weeks)
Lessons
I can create a vision board to reflect my goals for my future
I can express my thoughts and feelings to others
Spoken word
Poetry
Music/rap
Writing
Art
I can create a personal journal and understand how it will be used for reflection
I can take care of myself
Self care assessment and worksheets:
https://www.researchpress.com/sites/default/files/books/addContent/8548-samples.pdf
Sleep habits infographic: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-16701/sleep-mistakes-you-dontknow-youre-making-infographic.html OR http://www.dailyinfographic.com/the-secret-to-bettersleep-infographic
Resources
http://christinekane.com/yours-for-free-the-complete-guide-to-vision-boards-and-other-gifts-too/
http://teens.lovetoknow.com/High_School_Journal_Topics
Spoken word - guest speaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pyzlA0Rv7s&feature=related
MNspokenword.com - Urban youths quest for the voice
You Hear Me book
Unit 3: Disability Awareness
Lessons
I can describe my disability
Have student research disabilities - what they are, what are the outcomes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn_9f5x0f1Q
I can describe how my disability affects me and advocate for my needs.
http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2013/10/02/who-cares-about-kelsey-a-must-seedocumentary-about-emotional-behavioral-disability/
I can understand my IEP
http://www.arcgreatertwincities.org/documents/ArcGuideAcronyms5-11.pdf

I can lead my IEP meeting

http://dc-transition_guide.frameweld.com/page/module_1_getting_started_for_students
http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c149.pdf
Resources
http://www.tolerance.org/supplement/understanding-disabilities-middlegrades
Guest speaker from ARC

Unit 4: Self-Regulation
Lesson 1: I can identify the warning signs
Section 3 (pages 27-31)

Lesson 2: I can identify my own warning signs

Section 3 (pages 32-37)
Lesson 3: I can identify my personal safe place at school
Section 3 (pages 38-40)
Have students draw or create where their safe place at school/home/where ever on paper or
using their I-Pads
Lesson 4: I can identify stretching and movement techniques that will help calm me
Section 3 (pages 43-45)
Lesson 5: I can teach and practice stretching and movement techniques with my
classmates
-Section 3 (pages 43-45)
Lesson 6: I can explain calming techniques as they relate to the senses
Section 3 (pages 46-48)
try to incorporate music, textures for touch, lights for seeing, some taste test to ignite the senses
Lesson 7: I can create a schedule that includes predictable routines
Section 3 (pages 49-51)
choose a schedule or have the students choose a schedule from the folder that they would like
to use to create a schedule
Optional: Teach students how to use the calendar on the I-Pad
Lesson 8: I can show mastery of understanding physical regulation
use Physical Regulation Review on page 53 and 54
Unit 5: Experiences (Trauma & Resilience)
Lessons
I can understand how my past experiences affect who I am (Guest: Jennifer)
http://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/brfss/ACE_ExecutiveSummary.pdf

Trauma and brain development

http://www.acesconnection.com/g/state-aces-actiongroup/fileSendAction/fcType/0/fcOid/402120533756356605/filePointer/402120533756356711/fodoid/4021
20533756356704/MinnesotaACEs%20Slides.pdf

http://www.slideshare.net/JanetMuckenthalerVignaly/the-effects-of-trauma-onlearning-and-behavior-strategies-that-work
I can spring back, rebound, and successfully adapt in the face of adversity
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/hidden-america-children-plains-robert-crumblingtrailer-dreams-2020-14742304
Journal Prompt: What do you think of this statement? You cant control what happens to you.
You can only control your reaction to it.
Unit 6: Organizational Skills & Goal Setting
.Lessons
I can organize my materials and prioritize my work
HOPS
Nancy Burns book
Khan Academy
I can set goals
Lion & Gazelle

Smart goals
I can use test taking strategies to successfully complete assessments
Take practice ACCUPLACER or ASVAB
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/weeklytips.phtml/227
http://www.uft.org/teacher-teacher/teaching-students-test-strategies
http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_slavin_edpsych_8/38/9954/2548421.cw/content/index.html
http://www.sdcity.edu/portals/0/admissions/accuplacer-sample-questions.december
%202012.pdf
Google Drive/SEL/Test Taking
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer
Trimester 2 - Social Awareness/Relationship Skills (12 weeks)
Social Awareness: The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others from
diverse backgrounds and cultures, to understand social and ethical norms for behavior, and to
recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.
Relationship Skills: The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships
with diverse individuals and groups. This includes communicating clearly, listening actively,
cooperating, resisting inappropriate social pressure, negotiating conflict constructively, and
seeking and offering help when needed.

Unit 7: Racial Identity/White Privilege (Include Equity Teacher)

Lessons
I can isolate race
I can understand how my racial identity affects my experiences in the world
I can connect race, power, and privilege to better understand American society
Resources
http://www.lookdifferent.org/whitepeople
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/american-denial/
Teaching Tolerance: http://www.tolerance.org/article/racism-and-white-privilege
Soul Pancake
Unit 8: IB Learner profile/PC PRIDE
Lessons
I can identify the IB learner profile characteristics
http://www.ibo.org/contentassets/fd82f70643ef4086b7d3f292cc214962/learner-profile-en.pdf
http://buctimeadvocacylessons.wikispaces.com/file/view/IB+Learning+Profile.pdf

I can demonstrate the IB learner profile characteristics

https://wcsibpyp.wikispaces.com/Learner+Profile
http://www.swa.flintschools.org/?PageName=OrganizationPage&Page=
%27DocumentsCategory
%27&CategoryID=147962&iSection=Organizations&CorrespondingID=2741
http://buctimeadvocacylessons.wikispaces.com/file/view/IB+Learning+Profile.pdf

Unit 9: Community Resources

Lessons (Guest Speakers)
I can locate support services in my community
VocRehab
Youth food shelf

Youth shelter
Teen annex
Mental health
Family & childrens services
Disability Services in College
Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Public Health
Summit Academy
Jessie Steenblock - People Inc.
MN AIDS Project
LGBTQ - Christopher Cary PRISM
Assessment
Journal: Reflect on speaker - how does the service impact them if they used it, is it relatable to
themselves and their peers
Make a resource binder - identify where the resource is located, what services they provide,
how their services are accessed
Make a PSA on one of the agencies or services
Use your own resources to find other services that serve teens in our community

Unit 10: Conflict resolution

Lesson 1: I can identify conflict and 4 types of resolutions
- use SEL lesson on page 78; worksheet 19 in back of book goes with it
- have students give examples and relate to personal experiences
Lesson 2: I can understand the alternatives to conflict
- Strong Kids lesson 9 (pages 123-134)
Lesson 3: I can state the steps to successful conflict resolution
- ISS page 148
- using a Y chart use ISS page 149 to describe how you look and feel when dealing with
conflict
Lesson 4: I can role play the use of a resolution to solve a conflict
- worksheet 19 part II in SEL would give examples of conflict
-page 133 in Strong Kids has a role play activity as well
Lesson 5: I can reflect on my problem solving skills
- use the information from Strong Kids lesson 9 and Impulse Control lesson 3
Lesson 6: I can rate my problem-solving skills
- Impulse Control page 20-28
- Impulse Control page 24 has rating chart
Notes: Units on Mood Management, Regulation & Impulse Control available on Google
Drive if needed.
Trimester 3 - Responsible Decision Making (11.5 weeks)
Responsible Decision-Making: The ability to make constructive and respectful choices about
personal behavior and social interactions based on consideration of ethical standards, safety

concerns, social norms, the realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and the
well-being of self and others.

Unit 11: Technology and Internet Safety

Lessons
I can protect myself when using technology
http://www.netsmartz.org/Presentations/Teens - presenters guide also available
Cyberbullying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmxSzis_RMg
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2015/01/detroitarea_teens_charged_aft.html
Google yourself
I can use technology productively
Negative uses of technology
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/facebook-depression/
http://virtual-addiction.com/smartphone-abuse-test/
Positive uses of technology
http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2014/03/31/20-apps-that-can-help-individualswith-addadhd/
Unit 12: You and the Law
Lessons
I can understand laws that apply to teens
Curfew:
https://sites.google.com/site/brooklynpkcrimepreventionassoc/curfew-in-bp
http://www.hennepinattorney.org/~/media/Attorney/prevention/70-001-0114_Curfewposter_letter.pdf
Health care:
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ss/ssminorhc.pdf
http://www.aclu-mn.org/files/6413/2872/2628/MinorsSexualHealthRights.pdf
http://www.mncasa.org/assets/PDFs/svji_facts_24_2801476753.pdf
Supreme Court Cases
https://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20080915monday.html
Immigration Law
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/immigration-options-teenagers-without-lawfulstatus.html
Google Drive/SEL/Law
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/youthlaw.pdf
I can understand my rights
Miranda Warning
http://www.teenjury.com/miranda-rights-for-juveniles-clarified-by-court/
Search & Seizure
http://www.kidslegal.org/search-and-seizure-school
Resources
Officer Emily
Lawyer from Public Defenders Office
Unit 13: Contributing to Community
Lessons
I can use what Ive learned in this course to give back to my school community
Resource Fair for school
Service project