Respect Radar Slides
SEL Mission Grade 3-5 Lesson
Social Skills
The Respect Radar
Let's learn how to look and listen closely to respect each other's feelings and differences!
Listening Closely
Valuing Everyone
Get ready to start our scan! Slide 1 of 8
Concept What is Respect?
Scan Active
How Does a Radar Work?
A radar sweeps a screen to find things. It helps people see what is around them and stay safe.
Our Respect Radar:
We use our eyes and hearts to see how classmates feel, what they need, and how we can help them.
Radar Screen
Respect is ON!
Respect means looking around to care for others! Slide 2 of 8
Signal 1 The Listening Antenna
Signal Quality: Good
Turn on your Antenna
Hearing is just sound. Listening is paying full attention with your eyes, ears, and brain.
When we whisper, look away, or interrupt, our antenna gets blocked by bad static!
Eyes on the Speaker
Look at the person talking and keep quiet.
Nod to Show You Hear
Nod your head and wait for them to finish.
Do Not Interrupt
Wait until they are completely done speaking.
Turn & Talk: What blocks your listening antenna the most? Slide 3 of 8
Signal 2 Different Signals
Full Room Scan
Our Screen
Different Games
Different Homes
Different Words
Different Talents
We are Different Signals
Imagine a radar screen with only one tiny dot. That would be boring! Our classroom is fun because we are all unique.
How to Value Differences:
- Ask kind questions about what others love.
- Be happy when classmates speak or try new things.
- Never tease anyone for being different.
Turn & Talk: What is something special you bring to our classroom screen? Slide 4 of 8
Scenario 1 Detecting Problems
Glitch Detected
Classroom Glitch
The Quiet Partner
Sam, Tyler, and Leo are working on a team project. Tyler talks loudly and takes all the markers. Sam tries to suggest an idea, but Tyler talks over her every time. Leo just sits quietly and stops trying to help.
No Listening Taking Over
Radar Scan Questions
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Q1.
How is Tyler's radar failing to detect Sam's feelings?
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Q2.
What is blocking their signal in this group?
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Q3.
How can Tyler make room for Sam and Leo's ideas?
Discuss with your partner for 2 minutes!
Who will share a tip to fix this glitch? Slide 5 of 8
Scenario 2 Detecting Problems
Glitch Detected
Lunchroom Glitch
The Different Lunchbox
Siddharth is a new student. At lunchtime, he opens a container of hot curry food. A few kids nearby plug their noses, make faces, and whisper. Siddharth looks down and closes his food. He does not eat.
Unkind Faces Whispering
Radar Scan Questions
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Q1.
How did the kids fail to show respect for differences?
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Q2.
How do you think Siddharth felt when they made faces?
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Q3.
If you sat at that table, how could you show respect?
Brainstorm with your group!
Respect means making everyone feel welcome. Slide 6 of 8
Action Radar Rules
Rules Active
Three Rules of our Radar
How to keep our classroom radar working perfectly every day:
1
Scan the Room
Look for classmates sitting alone or needing help, and invite them in!
2
Clear the Static
Stop whispering or fidgeting, and turn to look directly at the speaker.
3
Include Everyone
Welcome different ideas, cultures, and voices on your playground teams!
Which rule can we practice best in class today? Slide 7 of 8
Mission Briefing Next Steps
Ready
Your Mission Workbook
Now it's time to test your skills in your Respect Radar Workbook!
Read a true space story about active listening
Help characters fix "Signal Glitches"
Complete the 24-hour self-assessment checklist
Radar Badge
Earn your "Radar Operator" badge upon completing the booklet!
Commence Mission!
Let's build a caring classroom together! Slide 8 of 8
Respect Radar Workbook
Respect Radar Log
Name:
Date:
Space Story Passage
The Space Station Signal
Read this short story to learn how the space team used their Respect Radar.
Commander Elena was the leader of the Space Station. Her co-pilots were Hiro and Anya. Hiro was a smart engineer from Tokyo. He spoke Japanese and English. Anya was a scientist from Ukraine who loved warm beet soup called borscht. They were a great team, but living in space was stressful.
One afternoon, a loud red alarm flashed on their screens. Hiro quickly looked at the computers. He saw a tiny leak in fuel line B. He was scared, and he tried to explain the leak in English. Because he was nervous, his words came out a bit fast and scrambled.
Anya was also scared. She did not let Hiro finish speaking. She shouted over him, "No, Hiro! We have to restart the computer instead! Look at my monitor!" Elena noticed that both crew members had stopped listening. There was too much panic "static" in the room.
Elena knew they had to turn on their Respect Radar. She raised her hand and said calmly, "Anya, let's pause. Hiro has important information. Hiro, go ahead. We are listening."
Elena looked Hiro in the eyes and nodded. Anya stopped talking and took a deep breath. Feeling respected, Hiro calmed down. He explained the leak clearly. Anya realized Hiro was right. She apologized, and together they fixed the fuel line just in time.
That night, they celebrated. They listened to Hiro's favorite Japanese songs and shared a bowl of Anya's soup. Elena smiled. She was glad their differences made them a stronger team.
Quick Check (Circle your answer)
1. Why did Hiro's words come out scrambled at first?
A) He was nervous and scared B) He forgot how to speak
2. What did Anya do when Hiro tried to explain the leak?
A) She listened quietly B) She interrupted him
Unit 1: Respect Radar Coursework Page 1 of 3
Decoding the Signals Respect Radar • Section 2
Part 1: Story Questions
What Happened in Space?
Answer these questions using simple, full sentences.
Q1. How did Commander Elena show active listening? What did she say or do?
Q2. How did the crew show respect for their different foods and music at the end of the story?
Part 2: Fixing Glitches
These kids have bad static (disrespect). Rewrite their words to show respect.
Glitch A (Unkind)
"Eww, your food looks weird! Why do you eat that?"
Make it Respectful:
Glitch B (Interrupting)