Stress is rampant in today's society, and it is important that we equip young learners with the tools to cope with stress in a way that promotes lifelong health, wellness, and productivity. Discover the four A's of dealing with stress — adapt, accept, alter, avoid — as your class discusses common stressful situations and brainstorms ways to utilize and apply each of these stress management strategies. Pupils then conclude the lesson by identifying characteristics of a stress-resistant individual and beginning a daily journal monitoring individual progress.

Concepts

anxiety, stress management

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Additional Tags

stress, anxiety, stress management, social studies

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Pros

• Valuable, relevant lesson
• Personal experiences inform the learning activities
• Opportunity for class members to discuss and practice communication skills

Cons

• Document is missing handouts and crossword puzzle indicated in instructional activities