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.

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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

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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

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Activity: Identifying Problems

Game: What Would You Do?

Session Summary

Reflection & Next Steps

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