Lesson Plan
Resilient Leaders Lesson Plan
Students will examine stories of resilient historical figures, identify key resilience traits, and apply these insights to create personal resilience blueprints, fostering self-awareness and actionable strategies for overcoming challenges.
By studying real-life examples of resilience, students learn to recognize and cultivate their inner strengths. This builds self-efficacy, prepares them to face adversity, and promotes social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Historical Figure Profiles
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Sharing
10 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Exploration
10 minutes
Step 5
Personal Resilience Blueprint
15 minutes
Step 6
Gallery Walk & Closure
5 minutes
Step 7
Differentiation & MTSS Tier 1 Supports
Throughout session
Slide Deck
Resilient Leaders: Learning from Historical Figures
What Is Resilience?
Why Resilience Matters
Nelson Mandela
Malala Yousafzai
Maya Angelou
Scenario Exploration
Personal Resilience Blueprint
Building Your Resilience
Activity
