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Grade: 10
Title: Gratitude
Goal Statement: Students will learn how having gratitude helps strengthen physical and emotional health.
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Standard (s): B-SS 3. Create relationships with adults that support success B-SS 9. Demonstrate social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment B-SS 1. Use effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills
Materials:
Gratitude Quiz/Slideshow (below)
Scratch Paper
You Tube Video Clip (below)
Procedures:
Have students take Gratitude Quiz Survey (below) and total their score.
2. Show You Tube Video clip (below) : The Science of Happiness - An Experiment in Gratitude. (7:14)
3. Take it a step further. In the spirit of Thanksgiving encourage students to think about or write down what they are grateful for then find a way to express their appreciation.
Discussion Questions:
How does gratitude helps strengthen physical and emotional health?
What are things you would be willing to do in order to show more gratitude?
Who can you thank today?
What are you most thankful for?
How can you influence those around you to be more thankful?
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