Unit Title: Human Relations Grade Level: 10

Unit Title: Human Relations Grade Level: 10 Topic: Habit 6- Synergize* Lesson Sequence: 1 of 2

Lesson Objectives: Students will understand the concept of achieving synergy when two or more people work together on a problem to create a better solution than either could alone.

EALRs Addressed: Communications: 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 Reading: 2.1, 3.1 Writing: 1.2, 2.2

Special Materials: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – one copy for each student

Special Preparations: In advance, read Habit 6 – “Synergize” (p. 181) from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens / make copies of the Synergy Handout and the Synergy’s A-List Handout for each student.

Time Activity Procedures Supplies Quickly review the “Win-Win” and Active 5 – 10 minutes Presentation Listening concepts. Remind student that both 7 Habits Book for or Discussion of them are an important part of this lesson. each student

Read or just tell students the information on pg 182. Ask for examples in nature or Synergy Handout society.

Discuss quotes: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. – Helen Keller

“Collaboration is multiplication.” - Maxwell

Review definition of synergy: Etymology: New Latin synergia, from Greek synergos = working together. 1. SYNERGISM; broadly: combined action or operation 2. 2. a mutually advantageous conjunction

Looking at the Synergy Handout (with the tree roots), explain how this represents synergy. (Read over the text and explain any unfamiliar vocabulary.) Divide students into 8 groups and assign each Synergy’s A-List 10-15 minutes Group Activity group one of the topics from “Synergy’s A- Handout List” (handout) to review, discuss and prepare for presentation (2 minutes each?). Some information can be found in the Habit 6 Chapter 9 (p. 181), but they will need to come

1 up with some info on their own.

Each group will present their part of the list the next day. It can be a role-play, a drawing, a narrative, etc. Encourage them to be creative. What does Steven Covey mean by 1 + 1 = 3? 7 Habits books 5 minutes Group (pgs. 181 and 193-195.) Discussion and Ask for examples in our daily lives. Review Discuss: You can sidestep negative energy. Valuing differences is the essence of synergy. If two people have the same opinion, one person is unnecessary.

*Lesson adapted from: Author: Maria Rosales-Uribe, Project VOICE: Voice, Opportunity, Independence and Civic Engagement City College of San Francisco Funded by California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Available at: http://www.ccsf.edu/Resources/VOICE/modules/curriculumodulesII.html