Lesson Plan
Fail Forward Lesson Plan
Students will explore growth mindset concepts and watch a resilience video to learn how to turn setbacks into stepping stones; they’ll then brainstorm strategies, reflect on a personal setback, and set a SMART bounce-back plan.
Embedding a short resilience video helps students see real-world examples of grit, reinforcing how small mindset shifts can fuel persistence and learning from mistakes.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Growth Mindset & Resilience Video
7 minutes
Step 2
Individual Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 3
Individual Reflection & Planning
10 minutes
Step 4
Share Commitments & Close
5 minutes

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Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
What Is Mindset?
Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset
Real-World Example: Thomas Edison
Adopting a Growth Mindset

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