Lesson Plan
Emotion Detective Plan
Students will identify and understand their emotions and triggers by acting as emotion detectives, using targeted activities for personal insight.
Understanding emotions builds self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth, which are vital skills for 8th-grade students navigating complex feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Setting the Stage
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Emotions
15 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Investigation Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to The Emotion Detective
Basic Emotions
What Triggers Our Emotions?
Activity: Emotion Investigation
Wrap-Up and Reflection
Worksheet
