Lesson Plan

Brain Growth Quest Plan

Students will distinguish between fixed and growth mindsets and apply growth mindset strategies to challenges by identifying mindset statements, reframing fixed thoughts, and reflecting on personal learning experiences.

Understanding growth vs. fixed mindsets helps students embrace challenges, build resilience, and develop confidence, fostering a lifelong love of learning and adaptability in academics and beyond.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

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10 minutes

Step 3

Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Game

15 minutes

Step 5

Worksheet

5 minutes

Step 6

Cool-Down

5 minutes

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Brain Growth Quest

Learning Objectives

What Is a Mindset?

How Our Brain Grows

Mindset in Action: Examples

Activity: Rewriting Statements

Game: Mindset Quest Board

Wrap-Up & Reflection

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Brain Growth Quest

Lisa Cooper

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