Download Empathy Belly Rubric - Rochester Community Schools

Name_____________________________Date________________Hour_________________/70 pts
Empathy Belly Rubric
 You will be the only individual allowed to participate in this simulation (do not give the
belly to a friend) failure to comply with these rules will result in loss of credit!
 You will need to come in to school early on the day you wear the belly.
 Bring a friend from our class to help you put the belly on.
 You must be here by 7:15 am to get the belly on in time to go to 1st hour. (8pts don’t be late)
 You will wear the belly through lunch and take it off before 5th hour starts and you go to
your internship or we have class.
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During this time you will be required to complete the following tasks
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You must wear the empathy belly for ½ school day individuals who opt not to wear the belly will
be given another assignment (DURING THE TIME WEARING THE BELLY Attend classes, lunch,
participating regularly) (25 pts)
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You must wear a t-shirt under as well as supply an EXTRA- large T-shirt to fit over empathy
belly if you get/borrow or buy a maternity shirt (pre-used will work too) (1 pts)
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Complete the following checklist
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Observe profile in full length mirror (1pts)
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Bend down and tie / untie both shoes (1 pts) beginning and end of day
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Sit in a student’s desk (1 pts)
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Pick up items on the floor (1 pts) beginning and end of day
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Lie down on back and roll to the side (in Mathies’classroom) (1 pts) beginning and end of day
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Must have this rubric (1 pts)
After school day you will be required to complete an empathy belly diary, (25pts)
o The diary should be 1 page and must include
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Initial thoughts and feelings about the empathy belly: what did you expect before beginning this assignment?
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What did you experience completing the tasks - Were some harder/ easier than others? Which and why?
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What was the difference completing the tasks before the simulation and at the end of the day simulation? Which was
more difficult and why?
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Was there anything not on the list you completed that was surprisingly difficult/ was there anything that was
surprisingly easy? What and why? Stairs? Standing for long periods of time
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Concluding thoughts and feelings about the empathy belly?
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Reaction from friends? Teachers? identity or self esteem issues?
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Aches/pains?
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What did you learn from this assignment?
Total:
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Alternate assignment ideas
 Write a 2 page paper describing the hardships of teen pregnancy
include
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Weight gain, physical body changes, loss of sleep, etc
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Social stigma
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Self esteem issues
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Financial issues (money for new clothes, bras etc)
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What could make this experience easier?
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What could make this experience more difficult?
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Do you think the male’s experience of teen pregnancy can compare to the females? Explain your
answer
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Why should teens wait to have sex?
 Watch one or more episodes of 16 and pregnant or teen mom / visit
the teen mom’s website and blogs until you are able to answer the
following questions … note which girl you are answering the question
for: total length should be approx 2 pages
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Describe the girls thoughts on their experience any weight gain, physical body changes, loss of sleep,
etc
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What Social stigma experience did they have
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Did they experience any Self esteem issues if so, describe
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Have they discussed their Financial issues (money for new clothes, bras etc)
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What could make this experience easier?
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What could make this experience more difficult?
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Do you think the male’s experience of teen pregnancy can compare to the females? Explain your
answer
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Why should teens wait to have sex?