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Emotional Exploration Plan

Help 8th grade students identify, understand, and articulate their emotions by exploring personal triggers and developing emotional intelligence skills.

Understanding personal emotions supports mental health by teaching students to manage feelings and enhancing self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Slide Presentation

15 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Wheel Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Reflection and Wrap-Up

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

What Are Emotions?

This slide deck visually presents key concepts about emotions. It starts with defining what emotions are, then categorizes different types, and provides examples to help students relate to and understand these emotions. Use these slides to engage students in a meaningful discussion on how these emotions manifest in their daily lives. Encourage students to reflect and connect the content with their own experiences.

Types of Emotions

Discuss various types of emotions. Explain that while emotions can be simple like happiness or sadness, they can also be complex and felt simultaneously. Use examples from everyday scenarios to illustrate these emotions.

Emotions Are Interconnected

This slide is designed to help students recognize that emotions are not isolated. They interact and can overlap. The visual aid (emotion wheel) is a reference that will be used later in the Emotion Wheel Activity.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the discussion with key takeaways about emotional awareness and the importance of understanding one's feelings. Use this slide to transition into the interactive activity where students map their emotions.

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Why Am I Feeling This Way?

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