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Table 1 Lesson components and target concepts

From: Adolescent mental health education InSciEd Out: a case study of an alternative middle school population

 

Lesson

Target concepts

Strategies

Day 1

Introduction

Pre-evaluation and introductory activities

Engage

Evaluate

Days 2–5

My brain and I

Biogenetic foundations (brain anatomy and neurotransmission) and psychosocial foundations (mental healthcare system and barriers) to explore topics of resiliency and nature vs. nurture

Explore

Contact

Days 6–15

Mental health and I

Mental health research projects, experimental design and hypothesis generation, execution of scientific experiments, data analysis, creation of mental health promotion art

Explain

Elaborate

Extend

Days 16–18

Sharing my voice in mental health

Organization of mental health scientific research and artistic voice into multimedia presentation to share a personal story

Explain

Elaborate

Extend

Days 19–20

Conclusion

Post-evaluation and conclude activities

Explain

Evaluate

  1. The InSciEd Out mental health unit in this study first built a foundation of knowledge in mental health before facilitating student exploration of mental health topics with personal relevance