Understand and articulate the differences between - Part 1 - Growth vs Fixed Mindset

Oct 19, 2026

Uploaded by Aran

A two-part lesson plan focused on building learners’ understanding of mindset and failure as a pathway to growth. Learners distinguish between a fixed and a growth mindset, explore how failure can be reframed as an opportunity to learn, and discuss strategies for changing approach and perspective. Activities include teamwork challenges, think-pair-share discussions, short reflection prompts, and a Canada connection featuring Connor Bedard, supported by quotes and guided questions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPPTX

Pages77

Reading Time3 h 14 min

AccessFree to download

Lesson One

Learning Goals and Teamwork Activities

Mindset Definitions and Reflection Questions

Lesson Two

Learning from Failure and Personal Reflection

Famous Personalities Activity

LESSON ONE Understand and articulate the differences between a “growth” and “fixed” mindset Reflect on how failing is an opportunity to grow and learn Identify times in your life where you failed and how this became an opportunity to learn Learning Goals: Teamwork (option 1) As you can see, there are balloons at the ceiling of the classroom! Work with your team to strategies how you can get a balloon down while keeping your feet on the ground at all times. You can only use the tools provided to you and you must follow classroom safety rules Once you come up with a strategy, test it out. If it doesn’t work, go back to the drawing board together and try again! Was your strategy a success? Were you able to retrieve the balloon? If you were unsuccessful, why was the strategy ineffective? How can you change your approach? How did you feel about being unsuccessful? How’d it Go? 4 minute timer Teamwork With the provided materials, you and your team will try to build the highest tower Once you’ve built your tower as high as possible, come up with an estimate together of how tall it is You have 4 minutes to complete this challenge start to finish The group with the tallest tower AND has the closest estimate is the winner and shall receive bragging rights! How’d it Go? How successful was your tower? Was it as tall as you could make it? Did you estimate the correct height? What will you change when you have another attempt to build the tower? What considerations are you thinking about? How will you change your approach and method of execution? Think-Pair-Share How does continuous failure feel? How can you change your perspective to consider failure, as either a teachable moment or an opportunity to try again? Why is it important to learn from potential failures? Learning to do something is a process. You have to be open to trying, even if you fail. What is a mindset? Mindset a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself The mind: can change the way you look, move and think about the world around you influences how you think, feel and behave What you believe about yourself impacts your success and failure. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Write one or two sentences describing each word on a sticky note and put it on the poster. Think about these questions as you watch the following video: How do you change your mindset from fixed to growth? How does having a growth mindset allow for continual development? How does embracing challenges enable learning? Is failure important? How does failure lead to learning? Together, let’s come up with a definition for each. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Why is ‘not yet’ significant for growth? How is a growth mindset and fixed mindset described? How does one engage with error? How can you use words of praise to change your mindset? Think about these questions as you watch the following video: Use your errors to continue to grow and learn! Failure is an opportunity to grow Shift your thinking! Thinking About a Growth Mindset Why is a growth mindset a valuable skill set? How can having a fixed mindset hinder a person’s success? Canadian Connection Connor Bedard, one of Canada’s youngest hockey superstars, faced enormous pressure and high expectations long before joining the NHL. Despite being told he was too small and not ready, he stayed focused, worked tirelessly, and turned every setback into motivation to improve. Now a leader for the Chicago Blackhawks and a role model for young athletes, he shows that perseverance and self-belief matter as much as talent. “You learn more from a bad game than a perfect one.” “We learn most through trial, error, and the courage to keep trying.”- David Suzuki LESSON TWO Understand that failure is not a negative, but an opportunity to learn and grow. Explore famous personalities whose failures have led to successes and see that their failure was an opportunity to learn. Reflect on your own failures and evaluate how those can be created into grow

FAQs

What is the key difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?

A fixed mindset shapes beliefs that limit how learners interpret the world and themselves. A growth mindset emphasizes change and continual development, using challenges and errors as opportunities to improve.

How does failure become an opportunity to grow and learn?

The lesson frames failure as a chance to reflect, adjust approach, and try again. Learners are encouraged to use errors to continue development rather than view failure as negative.

How do the teamwork activities support the mindset lesson?

The balloon retrieval challenge and the tower-building task require planning, testing strategies, and revising when attempts are unsuccessful. Reflection questions connect outcomes to how learners adjust perspective and execution.

Oct 19, 2026

Uploaded by Aran