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Are You Balanced? Lesson PlanAre You Balanced? Lesson Plan
Publisher
Missouri Department of Elementary
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Scientific Equipment
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Are You Balanced?

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Balance scales create a strong visual of how an individual prioritizes one's self alongside their commitments to the community, school, and home. Scholars complete a graphic organizer then discuss their findings with their peers. A brainstorming session challenges pupils to come up with strategies to create balance in their life.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

self-awareness, social awareness, character traits, social-emotional learning, emotional development, emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, healthy habits, positive thinking, priorities, building community, communities, classroom community, education community, school community

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Revisit the lesson at a later date to see if learners' remain balanced or need assistance managing their priorities
  • Send a letter to parents and guardians explaining what their child has worked on over three lessons, give them the list of balancing strategies they can reinforce at home
  • Direct pupils to keep their graphic organizer in a safe place as a reminder to remain balanced

Classroom Considerations

  • Scientific equipment includes balance scales; additionally, small manipulatives and worksheets are required
  • The culminating lesson of three examines commitment in one's home and community
  • A counselor or teacher can conduct the lesson

Pros

  • Sheds light on the importance of a balanced lifestyle
  • Promotes self-care
  • Guides those that need assistance

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d SL.5.4 SL.5.6

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