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Grade(s): 10th
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Group Size: Large group
Learning Objective: Students will explore ways to reduce stress, deal with academic
pressure and set personal goals. Students will identify common academic stressors and
explore ways to reduce stress.
ASCA/NYSSCA National Standards and Competencies:
Personal/Social
Standard A
Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and the interpersonal skills to help
them understand and respect self and others.
PS:A1.5 identify and express feelings
PS:A1.6 distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
Standard B
Students will make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve
goals.
PS:B1.4 develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
Standard C
Student will understand safety and survival skills.
PS:C1.10 learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
Common Core Standard:
Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Science
Standard 3: Resource Management
Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community
resources.
NOSCA Component
4. College and career exploration and selection: provide early and ongoing
exposure to experiences and information necessary to make informed decisions
when selecting a college or career that connects to academic preparation and
future aspirations
Materials:
Handout 1 S-DBS Inventory
Handout 2 What are Self Defeating Behaviors
Pen
References
College foundation of west virginia (n.d.). Relax! Learn stress management.
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West virginia department of education. (August 15, 2015). Lesson plans. Retrieved
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