I.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explains that stress is normal and inevitable (H7PH-IIIa-b-29)
2. Differentiates eustress from distress (H7PH-IIIa-b-30) ∙
3. Identifies situations that cause feelings of anxiety or stress
(H7PH-IIIa-b-31)

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

 explain the concepts of eustress and distress.

 differentiate stressors under eustress and distress
 The learner should be able to reflect on personal experiences and challenges related to eustress and
distress

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Grade level: Grade 7
Quarter: 3rd
Topic: Understanding Stress
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Printed Pictures, TV monitor, Lesson Plan
Values Integration: Independent, Determined, and Understanding
Technology Integration Tools: Canva Presentation, Images, TV Monitor, Youtube
Strategies: 4 A’s Approach (Activity, Analysis, Abstraction, Application), Question and Answer, Group
Activity, Learner Centered Strategies, Discussion Method
References:https:MAPEH-PE3-LEARNER’S MATERIAL UNIT1

Teaching Hints Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

I. Preliminaries
a.Greetings Good day, class! Students: Good morning, Ma’am!

b.Prayer Kindly stand for the opening (King will lead the
prayer. opening prayer.)
King, kindly lead the opening
prayer.
c. checking of the Do we have any absentees today? (Shanice list down the names of
attendance Shanice, kindly list down the absentees)
names of the absentees and give it
to me later.
d. Classroom Management Before we start the discussion, let
me remind you of the rules that
you should follow during the class
session.

1. Attend your class regularly;

avoid getting late.
2. Be in your prescribed school
uniform.
 3. Listen to whoever is speaking
during discussion.
4. Participate in the activities.
5. Be kind to everyone.

Are we clear with these, class? Students: Yes, Ma’am.

e. Motivation Before we proceed, to our lesson.
Let’s have an activity first. The
name of the activity is “Breathe in,
Breathe out, Think upbeat”

Instructions:
I will play a relaxing music and
you have to close your eyes.

(Teacher will play the music)

Close your eyes and take a deep

breath. Picture yourself in a calm
and safe place.

Now, think about the hardships or

stressors you are currently facing.
It could be anything from
schoolwork, personal issues, or
any other worries you have. Allow
yourself to acknowledge these
feelings.

Now, take another deep breath.

Shift your focus to the things that
make you strong. Think about the
times when you overcame
challenges or the qualities that you
possess that help you stay resilient.
What makes you keep going
despite the hardships?

With your eyes still closed, think

about positive things you can say
to yourself.

Repeat silently in your mind: 'I am

strong.' 'I can handle this.' 'I am
doing my best.' 'I am capable.' 'I
believe in myself.’

Now, open your eyes and take a

moment to comeback to the
present.

(Teacher will ask questions (Students will respond based on

regarding the previous activity) their thoughts and feelings)
f. Recall Last meeting, we discussed about
the introduction to mental health,
on how it is very crucial in today’s
generation and how it affects
the lives of many people.

So, before we proceed to our next Felicity: Mental health includes

lesson, on your own idea, what is our emotional, psychological, and
mental health? Yes Felicity? social well-being. It affects how
we think, feel, and act. It also
helps determine how we handle
stress, relate to others, and make
healthy choices.

Very good! How about give me Cora: Family problems, ma’am

examples of causes of mental
health? Yes Cora?

Good!

Another one? Yes Justine? Justine: Bullying, financial

problem and break-up ma’am.

Yes, that’s correct! In addition,

relationship problems, financial,
and personal problems cause
mental health issues when it’s not
treated immediately.
II. LESSON PROPER As we proceed to our lesson, I will
divide the class into four groups.
A. Activity
(Group) Please count off 1-4, this will
determine your group.

Once you've counted off, head

over to your assigned group. Make
sure you are all in your designated
spots.

Now, each group will receive a

printed material for the activity.

For Group 1
For Group 2

For Group 3

For Group 4

These sheets will have space for (Students will receive the printed
each members to list one positive materials and start on working)
experience that made you happy
and one stressful experience that
caused you sadness and stress.

Also note how you overcame that

negative experience.

Take some time within your group

to discuss and write down your
 experiences individually.

Remember, this is a safe space for

sharing. Be open and honest with
each other.

You have 10 minutes to work on

your tasks and afterwards a
representative of each group will
present your work.

Teacher will give printed materials

in each group
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Are you ready class? Yes Ma’am

Okay, you may now start.

B. Analysis The teacher will ask students if

they are done after 10 minutes of
working

Now, that all groups are done. We

will now proceed to the
presentation of each groups.

Let’s start with group 1 (Representative from Group 1 will

present their work)

Interesting stories group 1, thank (Students will clap their hands for
you for sharing. Let’s clap our group 1)
hands class.

Next, let’s hear from group 2. (Representative from Group 2 will

 present their work)

Thank you for sharing group 2, (Students will clap their hands for
that was an interesting stories. the second group)
Clap your hands for the second
group.

Now, let us have the group 3 to (Representative from Group 3 will

present their work. present their work)

Interesting experiences group 3, (Students will clap their hands for

thank you for sharing. Let’s clap 3rd group)
our hands class.

Next, let’s hear from the last (Representative from Group 2 will
group. present their work)
 Interesting experiences group 4, (Students will clap their hands for
thank you for sharing. Clap your 4th group)
hands for the last group class.

Positive stress, or eustress,

motivates and energizes us to meet
challenges, while negative stress,
or distress, can hinder our
performance and well-being; it is
crucial to overcome negative stress
to maintain our mental and
physical health and achieve a
balanced, fulfilling life.

Now I think you already have an

idea about our topic in the next
discussion.
C. Abstraction Our topic for today is about
Understanding Stress. Now, let us
start our discussion.

First, let’s define the word Stress

Any idea from the class? What is Jonwin: Stress is when you feel
stress? Yes, Jonwin? worried or nervous because of
things happening around you

Very good Jonwin, that’s correct.

Whe we say stress, it refers to

“what you feel when you react to
pressure, either from the outside
world or from yourself

How about stressor? Lyca: A stressor is something that

Yes, Lyca? causes stress
Very Good!

It refers to the things that make a

person stressed. There are two
different kinds of stress, the
eustress and distress.

EUSTRESS refers to a positive (Students are Listening to the

and healthy response of the discussion of the teacher)
body from a stressor. It produces
good effects to one’s well-being.
For example, a person, who
studied for long hours then took
and got an outstanding grade in the
exam, may feel happiness and
enjoyment.

On the other hand, DISTRESS

refers to a negative reaction of
the body towards a given
stressor. It may cause problems
in health, alter the mood and
emotions, and even affect the
way a person thinks. For
example, when a person woke up
late for work, he or she may feel
anger and disappointment.

Here are some examples of things

you can do to reduce your level of
stress.

First is to Exercise
*Exercise regularly.
*Practice relaxation techniques.
For example, whenever
you feel tense, slowly breathe in
and out for several
minutes.

Next, Nutrition.
*Eat a balanced diet daily. Eat
more whole grains, nuts,
fruits, and vegetables. Substitute
fruits for desserts.
Choose foods that are low in fat,
sugar, and salt.

Third, Sleep
*In a typical week, get sufficient
sleep to wake up refreshed.
Do not use medication or chemical
substances (including
alcohol) to help your sleep.

Next, avoid Stimulants

*Avoid caffeine, nicotine, sugar,
and cola.
* Do not use medication or
chemical substance (including
alcohol) to reduce your anxiety or
to calm you down.

Next we have Support system

*Have one or more friends with

whom you can share
personal matters.
*Talk with friends or someone you
can trust about your worries /
problems.

Why do you think we need to tell Lyca: Because it makes your

our problems to a trusted person? mind and heart feel ease and
Yes Lyca? lighter ma’am.

Very Good! That’s why telling

your problems to a trusted person
can help to ease your stress.

Next is to Nurture-self
*Keep reinforcing positive self-
statements in your mind.
*Focus on your good qualities and
accomplishments.
*Do something you really enjoy
which is "just for me"
during an average week.
*Recognize and accept your limits.
*Remember that
everyone is unique

Good time
management skills
*Plan and avoid procrastination.
*Make a weekly schedule and try
to follow it.
Set realistic goals.
Set priorities.
*See the Study for Success tutorial
on Time Management.

Lastly, Relax
* Take a warm bath or shower.
*Got for a walk.
*Get a hobby or tow. Relax and
 have fun.
*Get in touch! Hug someone, hold
hands, or stroke a pet.
Physical contact is a great way to
relieve stress.

Do you understand the topic class? Students: Yes Ma’am

D o you have any questions? Students: None, Ma’am

D. Application Since we are done discussing

Stress. Let’s have our next
activity.

Instructions:

- This activity enables the learners

to identify steps on how to deal
with difficult problems.

-List five (5) steps that you will do

when faced with a difficult
problem (Give a specific problem
you have encountered)

(Teacher will provide printed (Students will receive printed

materials for the students to write materials)
on)

I will give you 10 minutes to finish

your work

(Teacher will gather their works

after 10 minutes)
E. Generalization This time let's have a recap of
what we discussed earlier.

So, who can differentiate between Mark: Distress is stress that

distress and eustress? Yes Mark? negatively affects you and
 eustress is stress that has a
positive effect on you.

Very good! Let’s give him 3 claps!

Then, give me some examples of Krizia: Travelling and exercising,

eustress That’s correct! Yes ma’am.
Krizia?

Also, 3 claps for Rhea

Okay, how about examples for Marie: Bullying, Financial

distress? Yes Marie? Problems and Injuries ma’am

Very good! Let’s do the 3 claps for

Marie!

It seems that you are now ready

for my short quiz. Kindly get ¼
sheet of paper. Write your name
and date today

IV. EVALUATION

Analyze the following statement write EUSTRESS if the statement is in positive response and DISTRESS if
it is in negative response. Write your answers on your paper.

________1. Having a good sleep.

________2. Separation from family and friends.

________3. Get support from someone you trust.

________4. Conflicts on the school work.

________5. Finding and joining activities that is new for you.

________6. Receiving praise and recognition for your hard work.

________7. Dealing with a sudden illness or injury.

________8. Going on a vacation to a new destination.

________9. Being overwhelmed with multiple deadlines.

________10. Attending a social gathering with unfamiliar people.

Answer Key

1.Eustress
2.Distress
3.Eustress
4.Distress
5.Eustress
6.Eustress
7.Distress
8.Eustress
9.Distress
10.Distress

VI. ASSIGNMENT

Choose only 1 question to be answered on your ½ cross wise.

a. Reflect on a recent experience you had that could be classified as eustress. Describe the
situation and explain why you found it motivating or energizing.

b. Reflect on a recent experience you had that could be classified as distress. Describe the
situation and explain why you found it overwhelming or harmful.

Prepared by:

Karina J. Chavez