The Power of Selfless Service

7th GradeSocial Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can describe how selfless service benefits individuals and communities.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

11 min

Create a culture of selflessness | James Chapman | TEDxUTChattanooga

TEDx Talks

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Coach Gillespie created a culture of selflessness by having players pick up any teammate who falls down.

  • To create a culture of selflessness in Chattanooga, the speaker suggests starting with leadership, passing on knowledge, and picking up those in need.

  • The speaker shares that small businesses create a large percentage of new jobs, so they should be given incentives to hire new employees.

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Give an example from the talk of how selfless service can benefit a community.

Teacher Guide

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