Lesson Plan
Navigating High School: A Survival Guide
Understand high school transition
This lesson helps 8th-grade students understand the transition from middle to high school by exploring key differences in academic expectations, social dynamics, and personal responsibilities. By the end of the lesson, students will feel more prepared and less anxious about starting high school. This lesson is important as it addresses common concerns and equips students with strategies to navigate their new environment successfully.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Discussion: High School Expectations
10 mins
Step 3
Activity: High School Scenarios
15 mins
Step 4
Quiz: High School Readiness
10 mins
Step 5
Closure
5 mins

Discussion


Worksheet


Quiz
High School Readiness Quiz

Answer Key
