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Navigating Grief and Loss

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Lesson Plan

Navigating Grief and Loss

Understand stages of grief

This lesson introduces 9th grade students to the concept of grief and loss, focusing on understanding the stages of grief and how individuals cope differently. Through discussions and activities, students will learn to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and empathy, helping students navigate personal and social challenges related to loss.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand stages of grief

Materials

Discussion Guide, Grief and Loss Worksheet, Exit Ticket, Video: The 5 Stages of Grief, and Video: The Grieving Process: Coping with Death

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to the topic of grief and loss.
  • Explain the importance of understanding emotions and coping mechanisms.

Step 2

Discussion on Grief

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about what grief means and the different ways people experience it.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences, if comfortable.

Step 3

Stages of Grief Activity

15 mins

  • Show the video on the 5 Stages of Grief to the class.
  • Distribute the Grief and Loss Worksheet.
  • Guide students through the stages of grief, explaining each stage briefly.
  • Have students complete the worksheet, identifying emotions associated with each stage.

Step 4

Healthy Coping Strategies

10 mins

Step 5

Journaling Through Grief

5 mins

  • Provide students with time to journal about their personal experiences with grief.
  • Prompt them to reflect on the emotions they felt during different stages of grief and any coping strategies they found helpful or would like to try.

Step 6

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute the Exit Ticket for students to complete, reflecting on what they learned.
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Discussion

Discussion on Grief

A guide to facilitate a discussion on the concept of grief and how it affects individuals differently.

What does grief mean to you?

Encourage students to think about personal experiences or observations.







How do people experience grief differently?

Discuss cultural, personal, and situational factors that influence grief.







Why is it important to talk about grief and loss?

Highlight the benefits of open communication and emotional support.







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Worksheet

Grief and Loss Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and understand the stages of grief and associated emotions.

List the stages of grief and write a brief description of each.








Identify an emotion you might feel at each stage of grief.








Think of a healthy way to cope with grief at each stage.








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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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