Body Scan Activity Sheet
A student-facing worksheet for Week 1 of the Inner Strength Lab curriculum. It guides students through a physiological "body scan" to identify and map stress signals like tension, heat, and heaviness on a body diagram. Updated with high-contrast writing areas.
Stress Signals Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the first week of the curriculum, including a 2-hour breakdown for both the instructional day and the independent project day, with facilitation notes for substitutes.
Body Scan Protocol Guide
A student-facing step-by-step guide for performing a physiological body scan. It provides clear, systematic instructions to identify stress signals from toes to head, serving as a companion to the Body Scan Activity Sheet.
Stress Signals Presentation
An engaging 6-slide presentation for 8th graders explaining the science of stress, the brain's role in the stress response, and the four common stress responses (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn). Includes an embedded educational video and discussion prompts.
Stress Map Project Sheet
A student-facing project guide for Day 2 of the Stress Signals week. It provides clear instructions, a brainstorming area, and an artistic key for creating a personal 'Stress Map' poster.