Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will learn major brain structures and their functions, build a 3D clay model to reinforce understanding, and discuss real-life applications.

Foundational knowledge of neurobiology helps students recognize how brain anatomy underlies behavior, decision-making, and emotional responses, fostering self-awareness.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Handouts

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Presentation

7 minutes

Step 3

Brain Model Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Guided Discussion

6 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 1: Exploring Brain Regions

Frontal Lobe

Amygdala

Hippocampus

Putting It All Together

Discussion & Next Steps

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will explore how the prefrontal cortex supports decision-making and impulse control, practice analyzing real-life scenarios, and role-play strategies to improve self-regulation.

Understanding adolescent decision-making processes and impulse control empowers students to recognize biases, evaluate consequences, and adopt healthier choices in academic and social contexts.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Slides, Worksheets, and Cards

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Presentation

8 minutes

Step 3

Case Study Analysis

7 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

7 minutes

Step 5

Discussion & Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 2: Decision-Making & Impulse Control

Prefrontal Cortex

Neurotransmitters & Reward

Weighing Risks & Rewards

Real-World Examples

Next Steps & Reflection

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will understand the amygdala’s role in emotion processing, identify their own emotional triggers through a mapping activity, and discuss coping strategies to regulate stress.

Helping students recognize and manage emotional responses fosters resilience, improves mental health, and supports better decision-making under pressure.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Slides, Worksheets, and Cards

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Presentation

7 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Mapping Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 3: Emotions & Stress Response

Amygdala & Emotion Detection

Stress Response: Fight, Flight, Freeze

Common Emotional Triggers

Real-World Examples

Next Steps & Reflection

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Session 4 Lesson Plan

Students will design and present a personalized Brain Growth Plan that integrates neurobiology, decision-making strategies, and emotion-regulation techniques to support their academic and personal goals.

Creating a concrete, self-guided plan empowers students to apply what they’ve learned about their developing brains, build self-awareness, and commit to growth strategies that improve well-being and decision-making.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Templates and Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

Step 2

Project Overview

5 minutes

Step 3

Plan Development

10 minutes

Step 4

Peer Feedback

5 minutes

Step 5

Presentations & Reflection

3 minutes