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Embrace the Challenge

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Lesson Plan

Embrace the Challenge

Understand growth vs. fixed mindsets

This lesson introduces students to the concept of growth and fixed mindsets, encouraging them to embrace challenges and view failures as opportunities for growth. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn how their perception of abilities can influence their motivation and academic success. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.

Audience

Grades 9-12 Students

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Understand growth vs. fixed mindsets

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly explain the concept of growth vs. fixed mindsets.
  • Share examples of each mindset in everyday situations.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute post-it notes and markers to students.
  • Ask students to write down a challenge they faced recently.
  • Collect and read a few examples, discussing how a growth mindset could change their approach.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about how mindsets affect motivation and success.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply a growth mindset in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a conversation about growth and fixed mindsets using these questions.

What is a growth mindset?

Encourage students to define a growth mindset in their own words and provide examples.







How can a growth mindset influence your success?

Discuss how viewing challenges as opportunities can lead to personal and academic growth.







Can you think of a time when you had a fixed mindset? How did it affect you?

Invite students to share personal stories and reflect on the impact of a fixed mindset.







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Worksheet

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Scenarios

This worksheet helps students identify and differentiate between growth and fixed mindsets through various scenarios.

Read the scenario: 'Jamie failed a math test and thinks they are just bad at math.' How can Jamie change this mindset?








Scenario: 'Alex believes they can improve their drawing skills with practice.' What mindset is Alex demonstrating?








Think of a personal challenge. How can you apply a growth mindset to overcome it?








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