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Who's In Control? Lesson Plan

Introduce the concept of control with deeper reflection, encouraging high school students to analyze which aspects of their lives they can control and those they cannot.

This lesson is vital for high school students as it promotes self-awareness, responsibility, and critical thinking about personal agency, helping them navigate challenges with resilience.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Scenario Exploration

10 minutes

Step 2

Self-Reflection and Group Discussion Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Who's In Control?

Introduce the lesson with energy and seriousness. Explain that today we'll explore what aspects of our lives we have control over and which we don’t - a skill that helps us navigate real challenges.

Control vs. Uncontrollable Factors

Facilitate a discussion set in a real-life context. Ask students how, for instance, their study habits or attitudes are things they control, while some external events (like unexpected changes) are not.

Real Life Scenarios

This slide introduces a peer discussion activity. Ask students to review a scenario and differentiate between controllable and uncontrollable aspects using reflective prompts.

Wrap-up & Reflection

Conclude by connecting the discussion to real-life resilience. Encourage students to share their personal reflections on managing uncontrollable situations and focusing on what they can control.

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Who's In Control?

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