Lesson Plan
Stress Story Roadmap
Students will pinpoint personal stressors, map their physical and emotional impacts, and share coping strategies to foster self-awareness and peer support.
Understanding and articulating stressors builds emotional insight and empathy, empowering 9th graders with practical coping tools and strengthening group resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Grounding
5 minutes
Step 2
Stressors Identification
7 minutes
Step 3
Stress Mapping Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Peer Share Circle
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closure
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Recognizing Stress Signals
What Are Stress Signals?
Physical Signs of Stress
Emotional & Behavioral Signs
Identify Your Personal Stressors
Next Up: Stress Mapping Activity
Activity
Discussion
