Lesson Plan

Stress Busters: Managing Stress Effectively

Understand and manage stress

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the concept of stress, its effects on the body, and effective strategies for managing it. Through engaging activities and group discussions, students will learn to identify stressors and develop coping mechanisms. This lesson is crucial for helping students build resilience and maintain mental well-being, especially during the transitional phase of adolescence.

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Step 1

Introduction to Stress

10 mins

Step 2

Group Discussion

15 mins

Step 3

Activity: Stress Management Techniques

20 mins

Step 4

Quiz and Reflection

10 mins

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Quiz

Stress Management Quiz

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Answer Key

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Stress Busters: Managing Stress Effectively

Melissa Shaw

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