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Emotions and Goals: Navigating High School

Manage emotions and consider long-term goals

This lesson helps 8th-grade students manage strong emotions and consider long-term goals as they prepare for high school. Through experiential learning and collaborative activities, students will explore how emotions can influence decision-making and learn strategies to align their actions with their goals. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and planning skills, which are essential for success in high school and beyond.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Reading and Reflection

5 mins

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

10 mins

Step 5

Goal-Setting Task

5 mins

Step 6

Discussion

5 mins

Step 7

Reflection Exercise

5 mins

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Emotions and Goals: Navigating High School

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