Lesson Plan

Could You Be an Explorer?

Students will learn how famous explorers like Neil Armstrong and Christopher Columbus faced fears using a growth mindset and will apply those strategies to their own challenges through stories, discussion, and creative activities.

Introducing growth mindset through explorers helps early elementary students see resilience in action, building confidence to tackle their own fears and setbacks.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Stories

10 minutes

Step 3

Hands-On Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Share

5 minutes

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Could You Be an Explorer?

What Is an Explorer?

What Is a Growth Mindset?

Christopher Columbus

Neil Armstrong

Explorer Challenge Activity

Reflection & Share

You Are an Explorer!

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Could You Be an Explorer?

Taniya Henderson

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