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In this download center you can access, download or print copies of handouts, activities, and discussion-related materials you will need to make this lesson a success. We recommend the following class preparation.

Equipment

  • Computer with Internet access for teacher 

  • Computers with Internet access for students (if you are teaching this lesson using online versions of materials) 

  • Computer projector 

  • Speakers 

  • Whiteboard

 

Teacher Preparation

Follow the instructions below before starting this lesson.

  1. If teaching this lesson using print materials, make the appropriate number of copies of all student materials. (Quantities listed below.) If running the gallery walk activity on Day One as a physical gallery walk, make one copy of Stations 1–5 and arrange the classroom so that there are five “stations” placed as far apart as possible in the classroom. Place one Station description at each station.

  2. Set up and test computer, projector, speakers, and the videos (available online) before starting the lesson. Confirm that you are able to play and project the video with adequate audio volume.

  3. If you are teaching this lesson using online versions of materials, ensure that computers are available for in-class student use.

Students explore the meaning of leadership and attempt to characterize it by reflecting on personal experiences of effective leadership. They then learn about five theories of leadership, assess the strengths and weaknesses of each, and consider the extent to which these theories resonate with their own experiences.

Materials

Day One

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ACTIVITY
Students define leadership themselves and discuss a provided definition.

Teacher Information 

Student Handout

one copy per student (optional)

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Teacher Information 

ACTIVITY
Have students reexamine their notions about leadership in light of five main theories of leadership.

Materials

Student Handout

one copy per student (optional)

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Teacher Information 

ACTIVITY
Students review the five theories of leadership as a group and then reflect on them together.

Student Handout

one copy per student (optional)

Students turn their attention to practical, contextual leadership. They watch short videos of U.S. Presidents, members of Congress, and fellow students reflecting on the real-world practice of leadership in different contexts. Finally, students consider the leadership characteristics they would like to embody and how best to foster those characteristics within themselves and others.

Materials

Day Two

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Video: Congressional Reflections on Leadership

Student Handout

one copy per student (optional)

Materials

Teacher Information 

WATCH
Students hear from Members of Congress about their views on leadership.

Materials

Teacher Information