Lesson Plan
Emotion Expedition Outline
Students will identify how emotions influence decisions and relationships by mapping personal experiences, sharing insights, and reflecting with peers to strengthen self- and social-awareness.
Understanding emotions empowers thoughtful choices and empathy, building positive relationships and supporting CASEL self- and social-awareness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Slide Deck Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Mapping Adventure
15 minutes
Step 4
Feeling Circle Share
10 minutes
Step 5
Emotion Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Pathways of Feeling
Lesson Objectives
What Is an Emotion?
The Pathway of Feeling
Example: Excitement
Example: Frustration
Your Turn
Next: Emotion Mapping Adventure
Slide Deck
Pathways of Feeling
Lesson Objectives
What Is an Emotion?
The Pathway of Feeling
Example: Excitement
Example: Frustration
Your Turn
Next: Emotion Mapping Adventure
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
