Lesson Plan
Growth Mindset Quest Lesson Plan
Students will learn the difference between growth and fixed mindsets, practice perseverance through a group challenge, and create a personal plan to apply growth-mindset strategies.
Understanding and adopting a growth mindset builds resilience, confidence, and a love of learning. This lesson equips 7th graders with practical tools to tackle academic challenges and persist through setbacks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Challenge Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Action Plan
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Growth Mindset Quest
Hook Question
Learning Objectives
Mindset Definitions
Brain Science: Neuroplasticity
Mindset in Action
Think-Pair-Share
Group Challenge Activity
Reflection & Action Plan
Classroom Mantra
Lesson Plan
Growth Mindset Lesson Plan
Students will understand the difference between growth and fixed mindsets, practice perseverance through a group puzzle challenge, and develop a personal action plan to apply growth-mindset strategies.
Cultivating a growth mindset helps students embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and build resilience and confidence in their learning journey.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Challenge Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Action Plan
5 minutes
Worksheet
