Lesson Plan
Inside the Adolescent Brain Lesson Plan
Students will explore key changes in the adolescent brain and identify strategies to improve focus and decision-making during this transitional period.
Adolescents experience rapid neural development that affects emotions, risk-taking, and learning. Understanding these changes empowers students to harness brain growth for better self-regulation, academic success, and healthier decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Activity: Risk & Reward Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Strategy Planning
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Inside the Adolescent Brain
Key Brain Regions Under Development
Prefrontal Cortex: The Decision-Maker
Limbic System: The Emotional Engine
Risk & Reward Connection
Strategies for Focus & Decision-Making
Reflection & Action Plan
Worksheet
Activity
