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Which subject	Psychology
What topic	Blue zmind book, Create lesson from best parts of book crrate lesson where they go to beach w class twice and then check mood then check mood twice while not st beach
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Blue Mind and Its Impact on Mood

Objectives

• Understand the concept of "Blue Mind" as discussed in the book.
• Analyze how spending time near water influences mood.
• Engage in practical activities to assess personal mood changes in different environments.

Materials

• Excerpts from the "Blue Mind" book
• Mood tracking worksheets
• Pens or pencils
• Access to a beach or a water source for the practical activity
• Whiteboard and markers

Grade/Age Group

High School (Grades 9-12)

Subject

Psychology

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Correspondence

The lesson aligns with social-emotional learning standards, focusing on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and environmental psychology.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Blue Mind	5	Briefly introduce the concept of "Blue Mind." Discuss with students how their environment can impact their mood.
2	Reading Excerpts	10	Read key excerpts from "Blue Mind" together as a class. Facilitate a group discussion on their insights.
3	Mood Tracking Activity	5	Distribute mood tracking worksheets. Have students rate their mood before going to the beach.
4	Trip to the Beach	5	Take students on a brief field trip to the beach. Encourage them to observe their feelings while near the water.
5	Mood Check After Beach	5	After returning, students fill out their mood tracking worksheets again to note any changes in mood.
6	Reflection and Discussion	5	Lead a reflective discussion about the students' experiences and observations. How did the beach time affect their mood?

Homework

• Students will write a short reflective essay on their experience and how being near the water influenced their mood. To be submitted online without the need for presentations in class.

Lesson script