Lesson Plan

Understanding Anxiety Roots

Students will explore the physiological and psychological roots of anxiety, enhancing self-awareness and empathy, and learn strategies for coping with anxiety in everyday life.

Understanding anxiety's roots helps students identify their own triggers and fosters a supportive environment where they can empathize with others' experiences.

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Review Lesson Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotions Chart

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity 1: Anxiety Explained

15 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity 2: Empathy Circle

15 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Reflection Journal

10 minutes

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What is Anxiety?

Physiological Responses

Psychological Aspects

Integrated View of Anxiety

Questions & Discussion

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Why Do I Feel This Way?

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