Burlington Public Schools MA
Massachusetts
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Counselor
All Lessons
This lesson guides students through strategies for handling academic stress and pressures, focusing on time management, self-care, and seeking help. It encourages open discussions about stress and develops practical coping mechanisms. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills to manage stress, promoting their well-being and academic success.
In this lesson, students will embark on virtual field trips to explore various workplaces and gain insights into different career environments. This experience will help them understand the diversity of career options and reflect on their own career interests. By engaging in discussions, students will connect their observations to their personal aspirations, fostering a deeper understanding of potential career paths.
This lesson introduces students to the concept of a growth mindset through interactive activities and personal reflections. Students will learn the importance of perseverance and learning from mistakes, fostering resilience and motivation. This lesson is crucial as it helps students build a positive self-image and equips them with skills for lifelong learning and self-sufficiency.
In this lesson, students will create a personalized roadmap to identify their strengths, challenges, and future goals. This reflective activity encourages self-awareness and resilience, helping students navigate their journey through middle school. By setting personal development goals, students will foster a positive self-image and develop lifelong learning skills.
This lesson focuses on helping 8th-grade students identify and develop essential skills for career success, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Through engaging activities that simulate real-world work environments, students will gain practical experience and insights into how these skills are applied in various careers. This lesson is important as it prepares students for future challenges and opportunities, fostering a mindset of lifelong learning and adaptability.
In this interactive lesson, students engage in empathy mapping exercises to deepen their understanding of others' perspectives. This activity helps students visualize what it might be like in someone else's situation, promoting empathy and reducing conflict within the school community. This lesson is important as it fosters a positive self-image and responsible citizenship among students.
This lesson covers the importance of online safety, digital footprints, and respectful online communication. Students will engage in discussions and scenario-based activities to understand the impact of their online actions. This lesson is crucial for helping students navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.
This lesson helps 8th-grade students explore different career paths and understand the skills and education required for various professions. It includes activities such as guest speakers and career research projects, which are essential for helping students make informed decisions about their future careers.
This lesson focuses on developing empathy by understanding others' perspectives. Students will participate in activities that highlight the importance of empathy in conflict resolution. This lesson is important as it helps students build essential social-emotional skills, fostering a positive self-image and responsible citizenship.
This lesson will guide students in setting career goals and understanding the steps needed to achieve them. They will create personal action plans and explore educational requirements for their chosen careers. This lesson is important as it helps students start thinking about their future careers and the necessary steps to achieve their goals, fostering a sense of direction and purpose.
Students will watch videos and read articles about a day in the life of various professionals. They will then write a reflection on which career interests them the most and why. This lesson helps students understand different career paths and encourages them to think about their future aspirations.
In this lesson, students will learn about various career pathways and the education and training required for each. They will engage in activities such as creating a career map and discussing their future goals. This lesson is important as it helps students start thinking about their future careers and the steps they need to take to achieve their goals.
This lesson will help students understand the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships through group discussions and role-playing activities. It is important for students to recognize these traits to foster positive interactions and avoid harmful ones.
In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of maintaining a positive online presence and digital footprint. They'll explore how social media can affect career opportunities and create a professional profile. This lesson is crucial as it helps students understand the long-term impact of their online actions and equips them with skills to manage their digital footprint responsibly.
In this lesson, students will explore different career options and understand what each job entails. They will research a career of their choice and present their findings to the class. This lesson is important as it helps students start thinking about their future career paths and the skills they need to develop.
In this lesson, students will complete a self-assessment to identify their interests and strengths, and explore potential career matches. This lesson is important as it helps students start thinking about their future careers and understand how their personal interests and strengths can align with different career paths.