Feelings and Brains Lesson Plan
A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 1, detailing the instructional sequence, materials, and learning objectives for 8th-grade emotional intelligence.
Brain Buzz Warm Up
A quick warm-up activity for students to check in with their emotions and brainstorm descriptors for different mental states.
Feelings and Brains Slide Deck
A visually engaging slide deck to guide the introduction of emotional intelligence, brain anatomy, and classroom activities.
Navigating Our Inner World Script
A detailed script for teachers to facilitate Lesson 1, including transitions, talking points, and classroom management prompts.
Your Brain's Emotional Center Reading
An informative reading passage explaining the roles of the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus in emotional processing.
Emotion Charades Activity Guide
A guide for an interactive classroom activity where students act out emotions to practice non-verbal communication and empathy.
My Emotional Map Worksheet
A student worksheet for mapping personal emotions and connecting them to brain anatomy and logical responses.
Connect and Reflect Discussion Guide
A guide for teachers with five key prompts to lead a meaningful classroom discussion on emotional intelligence and its real-world application.
One Word Wisdom Cool Down
A simple exit ticket for students to capture their most significant learning from the lesson in a single, impactful word.
Emotional Intelligence Bingo Game Guide
A fun, interactive game guide to reinforce key terms and concepts related to emotional intelligence and brain anatomy.