Lesson 1 – Defining Personal Development
This is Lesson 1 (“Defining Personal Development”) from the Personal Development 7th-9th Grade Series, presented as a substitute teacher guide. Students explore the importance of personal growth, complete a “Who I am” reflection activity, learn the six components of personal growth, and develop a Long-Time Plan with goals for school, activities, leadership, and family/community across 1-, 2-, 5-, and 10-year horizons.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Students will understand the importance of personal growth
- Student will develop a Long-Time Plan to enhance personal growth
- Time required
- Approximately 1, 50 minute class periods
- Grade level
- 7-9th
- Materials
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- Baby picture (see step 1)
- Activity sheets (one per student) (AS 4.1)
- Related LifeKnowledge Lesson
- LifeKnowledge MS.2: Defining Personal Growth