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Stress Busters: Coping with Stress

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Lesson Plan

Stress Busters: Coping with Stress

Dealing with Stress

This lesson focuses on helping 10th grade girls understand and manage stress through engaging activities. By using a video and discussion, students will explore various coping mechanisms and stress management strategies. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to handle stress, promoting better mental health and resilience.

Audience

10th Grade Girls

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: How to Cope with Stress, Discussion Questions, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what stress is and how it affects us.
  • Ask students to share any personal experiences with stress (voluntary).

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with discussion questions.
  • Ask groups to discuss their personal stressors and which coping strategies from the video they find most appealing.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts with the class.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points from the video and discussion.
  • Encourage students to try one new coping strategy this week.
  • Thank students for their participation and openness.
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Discussion

Stress Management Discussion

A guided discussion to help students explore personal stressors and coping strategies.

What are some common stressors you face as a student?

Encourage students to think about academic, social, and personal stressors.







Which coping strategies from the video do you think would work best for you? Why?

Guide students to consider their personal preferences and past experiences.







How can you incorporate these strategies into your daily routine?

Discuss practical ways to integrate stress management into everyday life.







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