WebQuest for Grade 2 (Life Skills topic: Empathy)

Introduction

We all have feelings! In this WebQuest, you will learn how to understand and care about how other people feel.

 

Task

You will explore short stories, pictures, and videos about empathy and complete fun activities to show how you can be kind and caring.

Process

 

1. Watch this short video about empathyhttps://youtube.com/shorts/myfamPtBp_g?si=wTUAx_0nNOj67Els

Answer these questions:

 

How did the character show empathy?

 

What would you do in the same situation?

Evaluation

5 points: Watched the video

 

5 points: Answered questions thoughtfully

 

5 points: Created drawing or writing piece

 

5 points: Shared ideas with group

 

Conclusion

Well done! 🎉

You have learned what empathy means and how to show it to others. Remember — caring, listening, and helping make our world a better place!

 

Credits

This WebQuest was created by Grade 2 Life Skills students as part of our class project on empathy.

Resources were adapted from:

 

YouTube video “Empathy for Kids”

 

Teacher Page

Grade: 2

Topic: Empathy – Caring for Others

Duration: 1 lesson (40–60 minutes)

 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this WebQuest, learners should be able to:

 

Explain what empathy means.

 

Identify feelings in themselves and others.

 

Show ways to care and help friends who are sad or in need.

 

 

Materials Needed:

 

Internet access (for video and story)

 

Projector or screen

 

Worksheets or drawing paper

 

Crayons or pencils

 

 

Teacher’s Role:

 

Guide learners through each step of the WebQuest.

 

Help them understand the meaning of empathy.

 

Facilitate discussions and encourage learners to share their ideas.

 

Assess learners using the evaluation rubric provided.

 

Assessment:

Use the rubric in the Evaluation section to mark learners’ understanding, participation, and creativity.