Lesson Plan
Soaring With Courage
Students will explore Amelia Earhart’s resilience and self-confidence to identify strategies for overcoming challenges and cultivating a growth mindset.
By examining Earhart’s perseverance and confidence, students develop self-awareness and resilience skills that support social-emotional learning and empower them to face personal challenges.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion on Resilience
8 minutes
Step 3
Flight Simulation Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closing
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Amelia Earhart: Soaring with Courage
Early Life and Passion for Flight
Pioneering Achievements
Facing Setbacks
Qualities of Resilience
What Is Growth Mindset?
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset Examples
Spot the Mindset
Growth Mindset in Action
Words of Wisdom
Reflection and Next Steps
My Mindset Patterns
Identifying Mindsets
Reflecting on My Mindset
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