Lesson Plan

Stress Detective Plan

Students will recognize stress signals, identify personal triggers through a mapping activity, and share coping strategies to build self-management skills.

Understanding stress and personal triggers helps students manage emotions, improve focus, and develop healthy coping skills essential for academic success and well-being.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Stress Emoji Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: Unmasking Stress

8 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity: Trigger Mapping

20 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Reflection Circle

12 minutes

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Unmasking Stress

What Is Stress?

Why Do We Feel Stress?

Physical Signs of Stress

Emotional Signs of Stress

Behavioral Signs of Stress

Stress in Action: Sarah’s Story

Stress in Action: Jamal’s Story

Your Turn: Reflection

Key Takeaways

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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What’s Your Pressure Point?

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