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Community Contribution & Mental Health

Lesson Plan

Community Contribution & Mental Health

Community contribution & mental health

This lesson explores how contributing to the community can enhance mental and social health. Students will engage in activities that highlight the benefits of community involvement, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. This lesson is important as it encourages students to understand the positive impact of social connections and community service on their well-being.

Audience

7th Grade Health

Time

50 mins

Approach

Active Learning, Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Treating Mental Health like Dental Health, Worksheet: Community Contribution Reflection, and Exit Ticket: Community Impact Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what community means to the students.
  • Ask students to share examples of community activities they have participated in.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Group Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Each group discusses how community activities can improve mental health.
  • Groups create a list of potential community service projects they could participate in.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

15 mins

  • Distribute the "Community Contribution Reflection" worksheet.
  • Students individually reflect on how they can contribute to their community and the potential benefits.

Step 5

Class Discussion

5 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and discuss the ideas from the group activity.
  • Highlight the connection between community service and mental health benefits.

Step 6

Closure & Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Distribute the "Community Impact Reflection" exit ticket.
  • Students write a brief reflection on how they plan to contribute to their community and how it might impact their mental health.
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Worksheet

Community Contribution Reflection

This worksheet helps students reflect on their potential contributions to the community and the benefits of such actions.

List three ways you can contribute to your community.

Think about activities you enjoy or skills you have.







How do you think participating in community activities can benefit your mental health?

Consider feelings of happiness, belonging, and purpose.







Describe a community service project you would like to be involved in and why.

Focus on what interests you and how it aligns with your values.







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Quiz

Community Impact Reflection

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