Lesson Plan
Impulse Detective Plan
Students will understand how impulses form in the brain, recognize their effect on behavior, and practice strategies to manage impulses by completing guided worksheet activities.
Helping students learn how impulses work and affect their choices builds self-awareness and emotional regulation, key skills for healthy decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Impulses
5 minutes
Step 2
Understanding the Brain-Impulse Link
10 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Personal Impulse Triggers
7 minutes
Step 4
Strategies and Personal Action Plan
8 minutes
Worksheet
Answer Key
Cool Down
Slide Deck
Impulse Detective
What Is an Impulse?
How Impulses Travel in the Brain
Identifying Your Triggers
Coping Strategies
Create Your Personal Action Plan
Cool Down & Reflection
