Grade High School Health Education Lesson Plan

Teacher Nikko Andriotis

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Vocabulary: esteem, self-esteem
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to:
1. TSW define self-esteem and discuss its value by the end of the lesson.
2. TSW reflect of self-esteem issues and relate it to the amount of stress they feel by the end
of the lesson.
NHES and Iowa Core:
Standard 4 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication
skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks
12.5(4) e.- self-esteem, stress management and interpersonal relationships
Learning Outcome Standard Link:
http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1640#HealthLiteracy
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/sher/standards/

Content Introduction
Desired Student Outcomes:
TSW understand the importance of self-esteem and will be able to relate self-esteem and their
average stress per day.
Anticipated Time: 15 minutes
Activity Description: I will start the class off with a riddle to spark their curiouslity on the topic
of self-esteem. The riddle will be, You cant touch it, but it affects how you feel. You cant see
it, but its there when you look at yourself in the mirror. You cant hear it, but its there every
time you talk about yourself. What is this important but mysterious thing? I will tell them to try
their best to figure it out. Once theyve figured it out, I want them to take a few minutes to reflect
on how this quote relates to themselves, and relate that to the stress they feel every day.
Materials Needed: The riddle, a chalkboard, paper and pencil
Extension Options: After everyone has written something for their reflection, we will bring
together as a class and discuss what everyone thought of the riddle.
Content Development Activities:
Desired Student Outcomes: TSW observe the self-esteem of a fictional character from a show
or movie, and list positive and negative qualities using the handouts.
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Anticipated Time: 45 minutes
Activities Description: The students will be dividing into groups of three. Each group will
choose a fictional character from a show or movie and using the handouts will list 5 positive
qualities and describe how each quality relates to their self-esteem. They will do the same for the
5 negative qualities.
Materials Needed: Pencil and handouts
Extension Options: Once everyone is done completing the handouts, we will come back
together and discuss our findings as a class.

Closure: Questions and Answer Discussion (30 minutes):
Question #1: What is self-esteem?
Desired Student Response: Self-esteem gives you the courage to try new things and the power
to believe in yourself.
Question #2: How is self-esteem related to everyday stress?
Desired Student Response: If you have a higher self-esteem you will more than likely have low
stress levels.
Question #3: Whats the difference between self-esteem and bragging?
Desired Student Response: Self-esteem is having pride in yourself, while bragging is showing
everyone the pride you have in yourself.

Assignment:The students will read a Self-Esteem article and answer a series of questions related
to the story.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/self_esteem.html
Assignment Due: Next Class
Assessment: After grading their homework and asking specific questions during the closure, I
will be able to gage their understanding of this topic.

Lesson Plan - What Is Self-Esteem?. (n.d.). Learning to Give. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from
http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit531/les
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Reflection on Self-Esteem Story
Name _______________________________ Teacher
_____________________________ Hour _______
Read the article about self-esteem on kidshealth.org and answer the following
questions.
1. What does it mean to esteem something?
2. What is self-esteem?
3. What is the difference between self-esteem and bragging?
4. Why is self-esteem important (what does it do for you)?
5. How can self-esteem get you through hard times?



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Reflection on Self-Esteem Story Answer Key
Name _______________________________ Teacher
_____________________________ Hour _______
Read the article about self-esteem on kidshealth.org and answer the following
questions.
1. What does it mean to esteem something?
It means you value something, that something is very important to you.
2. What is self-esteem?
It's how much you value yourself and how important you think you are.
3. What is the difference between self-esteem and bragging?
Self-esteem is having pride in yourself, while bragging is showing
everyone the pride you have in yourself.
4. Why is self-esteem important (what does it do for you)?
Self-esteem gives you the courage to try new things and the power to
believe in yourself. It lets you respect yourself, even when you make
mistakes. And when you respect yourself, adults and other kids usually
respect you, too.
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5. How can self-esteem get you through hard times?
If you have a high self-esteem, you will more than likely be a
positive person and will be able to deal with different difficult
situations better than others.