Lesson Plan
Facilitator Guide and Timing Notes
Students will describe fixed vs. growth mindsets and choose two effort-based strategies to apply during the week, measured by a pre-assessment rubric baseline and end-of-lesson exit tickets.
Understanding fixed vs. growth mindsets empowers students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and develop resilience. This lesson builds self-regulation and motivation for lifelong learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Pre-Assessment
10 minutes
Step 2
Teach & Model Mindsets
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Scenarios & Card Sort
10 minutes
Step 4
Plan Personal Growth Strategies
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflect & Exit Ticket
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Mindset Powers On
Warm-Up: Self-Assessment Rubric
What Is Mindset?
Fixed Mindset Examples
Growth Mindset Examples
Why Growth Mindset Matters
Brain Plasticity
Guided Practice: Effort vs. Talent Scenarios
Card Sort: Mistakes Help Me Grow
Plan Your Growth Strategies
My Growth Strategy Menu
Reflect & Exit Ticket

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Discussion


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