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Inner Landscapes: Emotional Mapping

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Lesson Plan

Inner Landscapes: Emotional Mapping Lesson Plan

Students will create an emotional map that visually represents their inner feelings, fostering self-awareness and empathy among peers.

This lesson helps students learn to express complex emotions creatively, encouraging self-reflection and open discussion in a supportive environment.

Audience

Grade 7 Students

Time

60-90 minutes

Approach

Creative art combined with guided reflection.

Materials

Inner Landscapes: Emotional Mapping Lesson Plan, Emotional Mapping Activity Guide, and Slide Deck for Emotional Mapping

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15-20 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

10 minutes

  • Introduce the concept of emotional mapping and its purpose.
  • Show selected slides from the Slide Deck for Emotional Mapping to set the context.
  • Explain how art can serve as a tool to explore and communicate emotions.

Step 2

Activity: Creating Emotional Maps

35-45 minutes

  • Distribute materials and instruct students to draw or craft a map reflecting their emotional journey.
  • Encourage the use of colors and symbols to depict various feelings and experiences.
  • Circulate the room to offer guidance and answer questions, referring to the Emotional Mapping Activity Guide if needed.

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

15-20 minutes

  • Organize students into small groups for peer sharing.
  • Facilitate guided discussion with reflection prompts such as 'What does your map say about your feelings?' and 'How can art help us understand our emotions better?'
  • Conclude with a whole-class discussion reinforcing empathy and self-expression.
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Activity

Emotional Mapping Activity Guide

This guide will help you create your own emotional map – a visual journey of your feelings and experiences. Follow the steps below to craft a piece that represents your inner landscape, and remember, there's no right or wrong way to do this.

Materials You’ll Need:

  • Drawing paper or poster board
  • Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
  • Optional: Collage supplies (magazines, fabrics, etc.)




Steps to Create Your Emotional Map:

1. Reflect on Your Feelings

  • Find a quiet space for a few minutes to think about your emotions over the past week or month.
  • Ask yourself: What feelings have been most prominent? What moments caused strong emotions?







2. Plan Your Map

  • Decide on a central point on your paper. This could represent you in the middle of your journey.
  • Consider how you want to represent different feeling "landmarks." For example, choose a swirling pattern for confusion or a bright sun for happiness.












3. Choose Your Colors and Symbols

  • Colors: Pick colors that remind you of certain feelings (e.g., blue for calm, red for anger, yellow for joy).
  • Symbols: Think of symbols to represent emotions (a storm cloud for sadness or a tree for growth). Feel free to invent your own symbols that have personal meaning.













4. Draw Your Map

  • Start with the outline of your journey. It could be a winding path, a series of islands, or even clouds in the sky.
  • Add your emotional landmarks along this path.
  • Use your chosen colors and symbols to differentiate areas that represent different feelings or experiences.
















5. Share and Reflect

  • Once you have finished your map, take time to review it and think about what it represents.
  • If asked, share a part of your map with a small group or the whole class, explaining what your symbols and colors mean to you.







Tips and Inspiration:

  • Be Creative: There's no one right way to express your emotions. Let your creativity guide you.
  • Think of Your Journey: Consider significant moments in your life that made you feel different ways. How can those moments inspire your map?
  • Relax and Enjoy: This activity is about self-expression, so take your time and enjoy the process of creating your personal emotional landscape.












Remember, every emotional map is unique, just like you. Use this guide to explore your inner world and gain deeper understanding of your feelings.

Happy Mapping!

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Emotional Mapping

Today, we will explore our inner feelings and create personal emotional maps. Let's discover how art can help us understand our inner landscapes.

Introduce the concept of emotional mapping. Explain that this activity is about exploring and expressing inner emotions through art. Emphasize that there are no right or wrong answers in art, and every map is unique.

What is an Emotional Map?

An emotional map is a visual representation of your feelings and experiences. Use symbols, colors, and creative elements to express your emotional journey.

Discuss the purpose of an emotional map. Highlight that it is a creative way to visualize personal feelings and emotional journeys. Encourage students to think about moments when feelings were most prominent.

Exploring Colors and Symbols

• Colors can represent feelings (blue = calm, red = anger, yellow = joy).
• Symbols and shapes can illustrate experiences (a winding path for life's twists, a sun for happiness).

Think about what these could mean in your map!

Show examples of different artistic representations of emotions (colors, symbols, paths). Encourage discussion on what different colors and symbols can represent.

Creating Your Emotional Map

  1. Reflect on recent feelings
  2. Plan your map with a central point
  3. Choose colors and symbols
  4. Draw your map

Remember: every map is unique and personal!

Explain the steps of creating their own map. Remind students to reflect on their recent experiences and the emotions they've felt.

Sharing and Reflecting

Now, share your maps in small groups. Discuss:

  • What does your map say about your feelings?
  • How can this creative expression help you understand yourself better?

Guide students through a sharing session. Encourage small group discussions where they explain their maps. Ask reflective questions to promote empathy and self-awareness.

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