Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define mental health, learn about the Black Boy Joy Talent Show, watch an excerpt from Inside Out to identify emotions, and begin brainstorming PSA ideas using Marvel characters.
This lesson builds foundational awareness of mental health and joy, empowers students to recognize and express emotions through a familiar film, and kickstarts their creative planning for PSAs and the upcoming talent show.
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Prep
Prepare Session 1 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Define Mental Health
4 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Talent Show Overview
4 minutes
Step 3
Viewing: Inside Out Excerpt
10 minutes
Step 4
Discussion: Identify Emotions
6 minutes
Step 5
Activity: PSA Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down: Exit Ticket
1 minute
Slide Deck
Session 1: Mental Health & Black Boy Joy Talent Show
Objectives
What Is Mental Health?
Talent Show Overview
PSA Brainstorm
Worksheet
