Subject: Health
Grade Level: Grade 7
Objective: Identifies situations that cause feelings of anxiety or stress
Learning across curriculum:
1) Mathematics - Identifying situations that cause stress can be related to math when
students are faced with challenging problems or exams that induce anxiety.
Understanding how to manage stress during math assessments is essential for
overall well-being.
2) Social Studies - Learning about historical events or societal issues that have
caused stress or anxiety in the past can provide context for students to recognize
similar situations in their lives.
3) Physical Education - Physical activities and sports competitions can sometimes
lead to stress and anxiety, highlighting the importance of managing emotions in high-
pressure situations.
ENGAGE:
Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing
Instructional Materials: Stress balls, anxiety/stress scenario cards
1) Idea - Have students participate in role-playing scenarios where they act out
situations that cause stress and anxiety to identify triggers and coping mechanisms.
2) Idea - Conduct a group discussion using real-life scenarios where students share
their experiences with stress and anxiety and how they managed them.
EXPLORE:
Activity 1: Stress Diary
Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning
Materials: Journals, pens
Significance: Students will keep a stress diary for a week, documenting situations
that cause them stress and reflecting on their emotions.
Instructions: Have students write down at least one stressful situation each day and
describe how it made them feel. Encourage them to identify patterns and common
triggers.
Rubric - Reflection and identification (10) pts.
Assessment Questions:
1) What was the most common trigger of stress in your diary?
2) How did writing about your feelings help you understand your stress better?
3) Can you identify any coping strategies you used during the week?
Activity 2: Stress Management Poster
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
Materials: Art supplies, poster boards
Significance: Students will create a poster illustrating different stress management
techniques and strategies.
Instructions: In groups, students design a poster that includes visual
representations of stress triggers and effective coping mechanisms. They present
their posters to the class.
Rubric - Creativity and information (15) pts.
Assessment Questions:
1) Which stress management technique did you find most effective in your research?
2) How did collaborating with your group members enhance your understanding of
stress management?
3) What key message did your group's poster convey about dealing with stress?
Activity 3: Mindfulness and Meditation Session
Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning
Materials: Yoga mats, calming music
Significance: Students will practice mindfulness and meditation techniques to
reduce stress and anxiety.
Instructions: Lead students through guided mindfulness exercises and meditation
practices to help them experience relaxation and emotional regulation.
Rubric - Participation and engagement (10) pts.
Assessment Questions:
1) How did practicing mindfulness techniques make you feel?
2) Which meditation exercise did you find most helpful in calming your mind?
3) How can you incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine to manage
stress better?
EXPLAIN:
Teaching Strategy: Discussion-Based Learning
Provide students with case studies or real-life scenarios related to stress and
anxiety. Facilitate a class discussion where students analyze the situations, identify
triggers, and discuss effective coping strategies.
ELABORATE:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning and Role-Playing
Task 1 - Students will create a short skit or video showing a scenario that causes
stress or anxiety, followed by a resolution using effective coping strategies.
Task 2 - Students will design a stress management plan for a fictional character in a
given stressful situation, incorporating different coping techniques learned in class.
EVALUATE:
Teaching Strategy: Case Studies and Brainstorming
Question 1 - Describe a personal experience where you successfully managed a
stressful situation. What coping strategies did you use?
Question 2 - Analyze a case study of a student facing academic stress. Propose
three practical coping mechanisms that could help the student manage their anxiety
effectively.
Question 3 - Brainstorm and list five stress management techniques that you have
not tried before. Explain how you would implement them in your daily life.
Assignment:
1) Create a stress self-assessment tool that includes identifying stress triggers,
symptoms, and personalized coping strategies. Present your tool to the class for
feedback.
2) Interview a family member or friend about their experiences with stress and
anxiety. Write a reflection on what you learned from the interview and how it has
influenced your understanding of managing stress.
