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Motivation and Music

Lesson Plan

Motivation and Music

Explore music's influence on motivation

In this lesson, students will explore how music can influence their motivation and mood. They will engage in discussions about the emotional impact of different music genres and create personalized playlists that inspire and motivate them during various activities. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the psychological effects of music and how it can be used as a tool to enhance focus and energy levels.

Audience

Middle and High School

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore music's influence on motivation

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet for Playlist Creation, Speakers or Audio Device, and Paper and Pens

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on how music is a part of daily life.
  • Ask students to share their favorite songs and how these songs make them feel.

Step 2

Discussion on Music and Emotions

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore how different genres of music can affect emotions and motivation.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences of how music has influenced their mood or motivation.

Step 3

Playlist Creation Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet for playlist creation.
  • Instruct students to think about different activities (e.g., studying, exercising) and select songs that motivate them for each activity.
  • Allow students to use their devices to listen to snippets of songs if needed.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  • Invite students to share their playlists and explain their song choices.
  • Discuss how these playlists might help them in their daily routines.
  • Conclude with a reflection on the power of music in influencing mood and motivation.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Music and Motivation

A set of questions to guide a discussion on how music influences emotions and motivation.

How does music affect your mood?

Encourage students to think about specific instances where music changed their mood.







Can you think of a time when music motivated you to complete a task?

Ask students to share personal stories and consider different types of tasks.







What genres of music do you find most motivating? Why?

Discuss different genres and their typical emotional impacts.







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Worksheet

Playlist Creation Worksheet

A worksheet to help students create playlists that motivate them during different activities.

List three activities you do regularly (e.g., studying, exercising).








For each activity, list 3-5 songs that motivate you.








Explain why you chose each song for the activity.








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