Lesson Plan
Understanding Anxiety: Body and Mind Lesson Plan
Help 7th graders understand what anxiety is and how it manifests in the body, enabling them to identify signs and manage their emotional health.
Understanding anxiety allows students to recognize bodily and emotional cues, promoting better self-care and coping strategies for stress.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet and Group Discussion
20 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down and Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Understanding Anxiety: Body and Mind
What is Anxiety?
How Does Anxiety Affect the Body?
Let’s Talk: Recognizing Anxiety
Activity: Anxiety Worksheet
Cool Down & Reflection
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Reading
