Lesson Plan 3: Anxiety, Part I

Anxiety seems to be more common than ever, but what is it exactly? In this lesson, we learn about the science behind anxiety and how it isn’t always a bad thing.

Grade level: 9-12

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson duration: 45 min

Learning outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize anxiety as a natural and healthy response to threat.
• Understand the difference between real threats and perceived threats and why the line between these is so blurry sometimes.
• Learn about the different ways that anxiety reveals itself both in our bodies and in our minds.

Lesson includes:

• Workshop video and corresponding Follow Along Sheet 
• Printable “Square Breathing” Worksheet
• Warm-up, Core Lesson, and Reinforcement Activities
• Reflection and discussion questions such as:
• Do people today too easily say they are anxious? Or is it a reflection of the more difficult times we live in?

Materials Required (not included):

• Screen & speakers for viewing video

NB: Purchase includes access to streamable video and downloadable resources for 6 months.