Lesson Outline

The Professor is ready to give up again when an experiment goes wrong in his laboratory. With the help of the new lab intern Maya, Sami reminds the Professor that even Thomas Edison had to overcome failure, and to always use our power of persistence.

Duration: 22 minutes

Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.

Learning Objectives:

- Students will understand how persistence is key to building confidence and achieving personal goals.

- Students will explore real-life examples of how mistakes, failures, and challenges can lead to growth and success through perseverance.

- Students will recognize that setbacks are a natural part of learning and that having a growth mindset helps them keep moving forward despite difficulties.

- Students will practice strategies for staying motivated, learning from mistakes, and applying persistence to both academic and personal challenges.

**Keywords:** persistence, perseverance, growth mindset, resilience, confidence, overcoming failure, learning from mistakes, trying again, positive thinking, effort, determination, self-awareness, personal growth, motivation, grit, goal-setting, emotional resilience, not giving up, small accomplishments, building strength, success mindset.

SEL Standards

• Having a growth mindset
• Demonstrating curiosity and open-mindedness