Freshman 12/6

Grade: 9

Topic: The Power Of Mistakes and continue with Door Decoration

Goal Statement: Students will understand that the learning process includes mistakes and can describe the power of yet in learning new skills.

ASCA Mindset & Behaviors Standards: B-SMS 6: Demonstrate ability to overcome barriers to learning M 2: Self-confidence in the ability to succeed

Materials:

• Videos- ( Michael Jordan Failure & The Power Of Yet)

Procedures:

1. View videos together followed by discussion questions

2. Michael Jordan "Failure" Discussion Questions:

• • • What was Michael Jordan saying

    • Do you agree with him? Why or Why not?

    • How can failing help you succeed?

    • Reflect/share a time when you failed and it helped you get better.

3. This video demonstrates the power of 'yet'. As you watch, think about how 'yet' applies to what you see.

4. Discussion Questions:

• • • What do you think is the lesson of this video? What happens repeatedly in the video?

    • How do you think these kids grew up into Olympic athletes?

    • How does the word 'yet' apply to the Micheal Jordan video we just watched?

    • Think for a moment about the word 'yet'. What does yet mean?

    • How does 'yet' apply to this video?

    • How does 'yet' connect with situations where you have failed.