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Life Skills Book Study: The Energy Bus

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Ages 13-18
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Learners will read The Energy Bus, which presents ten concepts on approaching life with a positive attitude. We will have quizzes and discussions to gauge their understanding of the book, discuss topical relevance to them personally, and de
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Live video meetings
3x per week, 1 week
2-6 learners per class
120 min

What's included

3 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners will need to read the assigned chapters: Day 1: Chapters 1-12 Day 2: Chapters 13-24 Day 3: Chapters 25-34
Assessment
We will use Quizalize, Blooket, and Gimkit to assess comprehension of the concepts in the book.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
In this life skills class, we will get on The Energy Bus with George to see how our thoughts and actions shape the world around us.

Through videos, discussions, readings, and quizzes, learners will become empowered with the tools and knowledge needed to shape their worldview through the lenses of positivity and high regard for themselves and others. 

This three-day class will meet for two hours each session. Learners will envision or recall scenarios in which the concepts could have affected the outcome. They will write a personalized version of the concepts learned while traveling with George on The Energy Bus.

Learning Goals

Learners will hone their reading and analytical skills, engage in discussions, and develop a set of affirmations to apply to their lives.

Syllabus

3 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
A Rough Start Becomes a Smooth Ride
 Chapters 1-12, pages 1-52: The first third of The Energy Bus is about empowering us to take responsibility for our lives. We meet the book’s protagonist, George, a man who falls on hard times. His car breaks down, and he has to take the bus for two weeks. At this time, he meets Joy, a high-energy bus driver who shares the first few rules with him.

We will watch a video synopsis of the Energy Bus and answer discussion questions. 
120 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Change Your Mind to Change the World Around You
 Chapters 13-24, pages 53-102: In the middle section of The Energy Bus, George begins to see that as he changes the way he thinks, his interactions with his family and the team at work change for the better. He sees positive results and gains enthusiasm for learning more about how his attitude and actions influence others around him. 

Learners will write a summary of the concepts shared by Joy, the bus driver. Each person will discuss ways to implement those concepts that resonate most wi 
120 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lessons Learn and Life Affirmations
 Class 3: Chapters 25-34, pages 103-158: The last chapters show the results of George’s implementing all that he learned from Joy on The Energy Bus.

Learners will write the ten concepts from The Energy Bus as personal life statements that they can use as affirmations and reminders to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and interactions with others. 
120 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The learner will need to acquire a copy of The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Alabama at Birmingham
I teach science and language arts courses. I am also a writer, a content creator, an avid reader, and a life-long learner. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, with concentrations in biology and English.

I love opening eager minds and willing hearts to new concepts that engage, challenge and inspire positive changes.

Reviews

1 total ratings, 1 with reviews

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It’s really fun and easy to follow.  The art is really nice too!  We... 
Sharan F.on Jun 21, 2024

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