Lesson Plan: Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation and Self-Regulation by Rhonda Lanter https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2 A comprehensive lesson to help high school students recognize and understand their nervous system responses en-us 2025-04-29 03:02:31 UTC 2025-04-29 03:09:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://elvis.padletcdn.com/1/fetch/e_in/pixabay.com/get/g55f243e776c16c1716fd860e98524dd143e9d87b377164801a26a0871f84e7186915ceac458288ae7ca7fb3e15ca3729.jpg Primary Objectives ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088590 - Identify personal signs of nervous system dysregulation
- Recognize and name the four stress responses (fight/flight/freeze/fawn)
- Connect physical sensations to emotional states]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088590 Social-Emotional Competencies ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088592 - Self-awareness
- Self-management skills
- Emotional literacy
- Stress response recognition]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088592 Opening Discussion: What is Dysregulation? ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088597
Create a collaborative Padlet wall where students anonymously share situations that make them feel stressed or overwhelmed.]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088597 Direct Instruction: The Four F's ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088640 - Fight response (anger, confrontation)
- Flight response (avoidance, escape)
- Freeze response (shutdown, numbness)
- Fawn response (people-pleasing, loss of boundaries)]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088640 Guided Practice: Body Scan Exercise ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088675 2025-04-29 03:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088675 Small Group Activity: Response Recognition ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088677 - Personal examples of each response type
- Physical symptoms they experience
- Triggers they've identified

Use Padlet's collaboration features to document group insights.]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088677 Independent Practice: Symptom Mapping ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088728 - Personal dysregulation symptoms
- Common triggers
- Current coping strategies
- Physical sensations experienced]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088728 Extension Activity: Deep Dive Research ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088729 - Research polyvagal theory
- Create an infographic about nervous system regulation
- Interview family members about their stress responses]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088729 Formative Assessment: Discussion Participation ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088736 - Quality of group discussion contributions
- Depth of personal reflection
- Understanding of key concepts]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088736 Journal Check-In ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088737 - Three signs of personal dysregulation
- Two typical stress responses they experience
- One new insight about their nervous system]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088737 Self-Assessment Rubric ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088783 - Different stress responses
- Personal triggers
- Physical symptoms
- Emotional awareness]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088783 Group Reflection Circle ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088790 - One thing they learned about themselves
- One way this knowledge might help them]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088790 Exit Ticket ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088791 - What's your main takeaway?
- What questions do you still have?
- How might you use this information tomorrow?]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088791 Week-Long Observation Journal ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088798 - Stress triggers encountered
- Physical/emotional responses observed
- Coping strategies used]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088798 Creative Expression Project ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088884 - Create a comic strip about the four F's
- Write a poem about nervous system responses
- Design a poster about dysregulation signs]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429088884 Additional Resources ryspeaker https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429089006 - Recommended meditation apps
- Online stress management tools
- Educational videos about nervous system regulation]]> 2025-04-29 03:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ryspeaker/rylanter2/wish/3429089006