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Facing History and Ourselves
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
45 mins
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Mood Meter

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Returning to in-class learning has proved to be a challenge for both teachers and learners. This series of 15 lessons provides instructors with ideas about establishing or re-establish classroom protocols and opening or closing routines that consider the stresses associated with the COVID pandemic. In the first activity, participants learn how to use a Mood Meter to indicate their feelings and, in a think-aloud, explain what might be causing them to feel this way. The class then brainstorms strategies that may help improve a person's mood. 

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Concepts

covid-19, remote learning, social-emotional learning, mood, moods, self-awareness

Instructional Ideas

  • Enlarge and post the Mood Meter in a prominent place in the classroom
  • Print and laminate a copy of the Mood Meter for each class member
  • Model for participants how to use the Mood Meter

Classroom Considerations

  • The 15 activities are designed to be presented in order
  • A Mood Meter App is available for purchase

Pros

  • Includes instructions for those in remote learning situations
  • A link to an overview of the entire program may be found in the Included Materials section 

Cons

  • None

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