Lesson Plan
Taming the Volcano: Mastering Anger Management - Session 1
Students will learn to identify anger and practice strategies for managing and expressing emotions in healthy ways.
Understanding anger is key for emotional wellbeing, and this lesson equips students with practical tools to manage their feelings and improve classroom behavior.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Preparation Steps
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Video
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Activity & Review
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Taming the Volcano!
What is an Anger Volcano?
Stopping the Eruption
Let's Discuss!
You Are in Charge!
Reading
Discussion
Quiz
What Do You Know About Anger?
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Taming Teen Tempers - Session 1
Students will identify physiological and emotional signals of anger and analyze real-world triggers to begin developing self-awareness strategies.
Recognizing how anger manifests in the body and what situations spark it gives 7th graders the foundation to self–regulate, prevent outbursts, and support peers in managing strong emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation Steps
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Physiological Signs
10 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Analysis & Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Personal Reflection & Journaling
5 minutes
Step 4
Quick Quiz & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Taming Teen Tempers – Session 1
How Anger Feels in Your Body
Physiology Infographic
Real-World Triggers Overview
Group Discussion Task
Personal Reflection & Journaling
Quick Quiz & Wrap-Up
Reading
Activity
