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Mojo's Growth Mindset Adventure

Lesson Plan

Mojo's Growth Mindset Adventure

Understand growth mindset concepts

In this lesson, students will watch a short video featuring Mojo, a friendly monster, who learns about the concept of a growth mindset. Through a conversation with his friend Katie, Mojo discovers that intelligence can be developed through effort and challenging oneself. This lesson is important as it encourages students to embrace challenges and view failures as opportunities for learning and growth, fostering resilience and perseverance.

Audience

Grades 4-6

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Understand growth mindset concepts

Materials

Video: Growth Mindset - Mojo's Adventure, and Discussion Guide: Growth Mindset Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they have ever faced a challenge that made them want to give up.
  • Introduce the concept of a growth mindset: the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.

Step 2

Watch Video

5 mins

Step 3

Guided Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on Mojo's journey and how it relates to their own experiences.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the discussion.
  • Encourage students to think of one area in their life where they can apply a growth mindset.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts or write them down as a reflection.
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Discussion

Growth Mindset Reflection

This discussion guide will help facilitate a conversation about the growth mindset concepts presented in the video featuring Mojo.

What was Mojo's initial reaction to the difficult math problems?

Discuss how Mojo felt discouraged and wanted to give up, thinking he wasn't smart enough.







How did Katie help Mojo change his perspective?

Highlight Katie's explanation about the brain being like a muscle that gets stronger with exercise.







Do you think Mojo can become smarter? Why or why not?

Encourage students to reflect on the idea that effort and practice can lead to improvement.







Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge and overcame it?

Invite students to share personal experiences and relate them to the growth mindset.







How can you apply a growth mindset to your own life?

Discuss practical ways students can embrace challenges and learn from mistakes.







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