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Brain Plasticity Blueprint

Students will understand how neuroplasticity enables growth mindset, distinguish fixed vs. growth thinking, and set personal learning goals to foster resilience.

This lesson empowers 9th graders to recognize that effort builds new neural connections, promoting self-awareness, perseverance, and a positive approach to challenges aligned with CASEL competencies.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Poll

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Neuroplasticity

10 minutes

Step 3

Neural Pathways Mapping

15 minutes

Step 4

Goal-Setting Reflection

15 minutes

Step 5

Debrief & Closure

5 minutes

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Flexible Thinking: Neuroplasticity & Mindset

What Is Neuroplasticity?

How the Brain Changes

Visualizing Neural Pathways

Fixed Mindset

Growth Mindset

Fixed vs. Growth: Examples

Why Mindset Matters

Next: Neural Pathways Mapping

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Can You Bend Your Brain?

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