As part of the unit on social, emotional health, seventh-graders examine the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Pairs then engage in an activity that analyzes a scenario and role play resolution strategies that show empathy toward one another. 

Concepts

social-emotional learning, casel, empathy, social awareness, healthy habits, self-awareness, growth mindset, diverse perspectives, perspectives

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Instructional Ideas

• Remind pupils to keep all materials from the unit in their Health Smart binders because they will need the items for the final assessment
• Ask several of the pairs to share their Walk a Mile in Another Peer's Sneakers scenario reactions
• Additional activities can be found in the Unit Overview linked in the Included Materials section of this review

Classroom Considerations

• Part of the Health Smart series
• Requires copies

Pros

• The presentation recaps the key elements of the lesson

Cons

• None