Learning intention
- To describe the impact of stress on the body.
Success criteria
- I can explain what stress is.
- I can discuss
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Hand out the Activity: Knowledge Catcher (one each) and ask students to complete it to the best of their ability. Explain that at the end of the unit, they will revisit it, adding more information in a different color.
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Differentiation
Students needing additional support:
- Should be given some examples of stressful encounters to help them generate ideas for their reflection.
Students needing additional challenge:
- Should consider their flight, flight or freeze response when writing their reflection.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Students with good understanding will be able to:
- Explain what stress is and
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Vocabulary definitions
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adrenaline
A hormone and neurotransmitter released in response to feeling excited, scared, or stressed, making your heart beat faster.
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anxiety
Feeling nervous or scared about what might happen.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 5th January, 2026
Lesson 2: Managing stress
Exploring preventive and reactionary techniques for managing stress.
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