Lesson Plan

Exploring Emotions Lesson Plan

Students will explore the roots of various emotions and understand how these feelings influence decision-making, fostering empathy and self-awareness.

Understanding emotions is key to emotional regulation, empathy, and effective communication, all vital for personal growth and harmonious classroom interactions.

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Time

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Materials

Prep

Review and Set Up

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up Activity: Emotion Charades

10 minutes

Step 3

Main Presentation: The Roots of Emotions

10 minutes

Step 4

Activity: Emotion Journaling

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Emotion Reflection

10 minutes

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Warm Up

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Slide Deck

The Roots of Emotions

Introduce the theme of the presentation. Explain that emotions are complex and can influence our decisions in many ways.

What Are Emotions?

Discuss what emotions are. Use simple examples relatable to 6th grade students, like excitement when playing games or nervousness before a test.

Where Do Emotions Come From?

Explain the origins of emotions. Emphasize that emotions arise from both internal processes and external events. Prompt students with questions to make them think about their own experiences.

How Emotions Influence Decisions

Talk about how emotions influence decisions. Introduce examples from daily life, like choosing to play with friends or reacting to a challenging situation.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the key points of the presentation and encourage students to reflect on their own experiences with emotions. Use this slide to generate a concluding discussion.

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Why Do We Feel This Way?

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Stephanie Cordero

Tier 1
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