Lesson Plan
Stress: Hero or Villain
Students will identify and differentiate between eustress and distress, analyze real-life scenarios, and develop strategies to transform stress into a positive force, fostering emotional resilience.
Understanding good versus bad stress empowers students to manage challenges healthily, build coping skills, and improve well-being both in and out of school.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Venn Diagram Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Closure & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress: Hero or Villain
What Is Stress?
Eustress vs. Distress
Venn Diagram Exploration
Scenario Sorting Activity
Stress Management Strategies
Closure & Reflection

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