Support & Resistance — Lesson Plan
KS3 (ages 11–14) · 55 minutes
Learning objectives
- • Define support as a floor and resistance as a ceiling.
- • Mark support and resistance levels on a chart.
- • Explain why a broken level often flips role.
Key vocabulary
support · resistance · breakout · bounce · level
Starter
Bouncing ball demo: a ball on the floor (support) and a hand above (resistance). Ask what happens if the floor gives way.
Main activities
10 min
Model marking two levels on a live practice chart.
20 min
Pupils complete the Support & Resistance lessons and quizzes.
15 min
Level hunt: pupils mark levels on the demo chart and explain one to a partner.
Discussion questions
- • Why do so many traders watch the same level?
- • What is the difference between a bounce and a breakout?
- • How could a level trick you (a fakeout)?
Assessment
- • Marks two valid levels with reasons.
- • Quiz average of 70% or higher.
Homework
Draw a chart of your own week's mood with a support level and a resistance level.
Safety note
Levels are zones, not exact prices — avoid teaching false precision.
Lessons in this module
3. Why Floors & Ceilings Matter
Floors and ceilings help you understand where price might pause or turn.
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