Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Equip 8th graders with four structured problem-solving steps and advanced perspective-taking skills to navigate real-world peer and online social challenges.
Middle school students face complex group dynamics, social media conflicts, and peer pressure. Building empathy and systematic problem-solving helps them respond respectfully, reduce misunderstandings, and strengthen relationships.
Audience
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Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Problem-Solving Steps
7 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity: Identifying Complex Problems
8 minutes
Step 4
Interactive Game: What Would You Do?
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction
Icebreaker: Emotion Charades
Why Recognize Emotions?
4 Steps to Problem Solving
Step 1: Identify the Problem
Step 2: Brainstorm Solutions
Step 3: Choose the Best Solution
Step 4: Act & Reflect
Example Scenario
Activity: Identifying Problems
Game: What Would You Do?
Session Summary
Reflection & Next Steps

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