1. Complete the Do Now individually and silently.

2. Aim
SWBAT apply concepts of fixed vs. growth mindset to their personal lives and society.

3. Video Analysis
Think about the questions in your handout as you watch each video clip. You will have three minutes to respond after watching the video clips.

4. Everybody Writes
Silently and individually respond to the following questions.
Which mindset is influencing both Malakai in Save the Last Dance and the principal in Coach Carter?
Why is this mindset so destructive for each of these people? What is the impact?
Have you seen this mindset in your own family, community, or yourself? If so, how did it impact you, your family, or your
community?
How do mindsets like these impact race
relations in this country when one group of
people has “fixed ideas” about another group
of people?

5. Small Group Discussion
Quietly discuss your responses to the questions with the people in your group.

6. Whole Group Discussion Hands Down
Expectations
One Mic
What Happens in Vegas
Stay Engaged (Sit Up, Track the Speaker, Build on Discussion)
Show Respect
No bathroom

7. Video Analysis-Mos Def
How does Mos Def’s mindset differ from the mindsets of the people in the video you just saw? What is his ultimate goal for people?

8. Share-Out

9. September 15, 2015 Entry #2
When do you feel smart? When you’re doing something flawlessly or when you’re learning something new?
Are you a person who tends to avoid responsibility for your problems or failures by making excuses or blaming others? Think of specific examples and discuss how you could use a growth mindset to take responsibility and start to correct the problems you face.
Have you ever been afraid to give something important your full effort? Think of times you’ve done this.
What do you think about the score you received on the mindset quiz?