Lesson Plan

High School Horizons Lesson Plan

Enable 9th graders to identify and discuss challenges of transitioning to high school while developing strategies to navigate this new environment.

This lesson builds resiliency and peer support, offering students practical tools and openness to share experiences for a smoother high school transition.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Pre-Class Review

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Engagement

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Cool Down Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

High School Horizons: Navigating New Beginnings

Introduce the session by welcoming the students and establishing a friendly, open atmosphere. Explain the goals and agenda for the session.

Lesson Objectives

Outline the lesson objectives. Emphasize that by the end of this session, students will be prepared with practical tools and insights for their new high school journey.

Warm-Up & Engagement

Guide the warm-up activity: prompt each student to share one expectation or concern about high school. Remind them to note their thoughts in their journals.

Interactive Discussion

Facilitate the group discussion using the Discussion Prompts Handout. Encourage active participation and note common themes on the board.

Cool Down Reflection

Explain the reflection activity. Ask students to use the Reflection Journal Template to summarize the discussion, then invite volunteers to share insights.

Session Wrap-Up

Summarize key takeaways and provide a positive closing message. Consider asking for final questions or comments.

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Discussion

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Script

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Game

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High School Horizons: Navigating New Beginnings

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Bryce Bjork

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