Lesson Plan

Strength Mapping Lesson Plan

Students will explore and visually represent their personal strengths and connect them to real-life applications, fostering self-awareness and career interest.

Understanding personal strengths boosts self-esteem and helps students make informed decisions about future hobbies, academic interests, and career paths.

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Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 Minutes

Step 2

Guided Mapping Activity

30 Minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

15 Minutes

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Slide Deck

Recognizing Strengths

Welcome the students and introduce the concept of mapping their strengths. Briefly explain that personal strengths are qualities that can help them succeed in various aspects of life, from hobbies to future careers. Emphasize that every student has unique strengths that make them special.

What Are Personal Strengths?

Define a strength and provide relatable examples such as kindness, creativity, or problem-solving skills. Encourage discussion on what might be considered a strength in everyday life.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

Show examples of how different strengths connect to real-life applications like hobbies, school subjects, and future career paths. This helps students visualize the mapping process.

Create Your Strength Map

Explain the activity: students will list their strengths and visually connect these to possible real-life applications in a map format. Invite them to brainstorm and discuss in pairs or small groups.

Reflection & Discussion

Prepare to lead the reflection session. Ask students to present their maps and provide constructive feedback using the rubric available. Encourage them to think about how they can further grow these strengths.

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Project Guide

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Rubric

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Strength Mapping: Discover Your Superpowers!

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