Grade: 12
Topic: Grit/Growth Mindset/Malleable Intelligence and Door Decoration.
Goal Statement: Students will understand the difference between a growth mindset and fixed mindset as well as Malleable Intelligence
ASCA Mindsets & Behavors Standard (s): B-SMS 6: Demonstrate ability to overcome barriers to learning M 2: Self-confidence in the ability to succeed
Materials:
• Slide Show
Procedures:
1. View SlideShow Presentation
2. Discussion Questions (feel free to stop during the presentation to discuss or afterwards):
• What surprised you about the information?
• Can intelligence be changed? Why? How?
• Do you agree with the research results?
• Do you have a growth mindset or fixed mindset? What do you think other teens have?
• What are things you can say to yourself to have a more growth mindset?
• How can this information relate to your life outside of school and academics?
Winner prize:
Winning Class, gets to pied in the face a teacher of their choice, from the list provided during the Holiday Assembly.
Next Monday December 12th, we'll start a Penny war between grade levels for PHS food pantry at lunch.
Any paper bills are negative toward their balance
Buckets in designated teachers room by grade level (can go sabotage in the appropriate room)
Gibson-Seniors
Krohn- Juniors
Baldwin- Sophomores
Berg- Freshmen