Mental and Emotional Health

1. Mental and Emotional Health Chapters 3-4

2. Bell Ringer #1: Self-esteem • Write your own definition of self-esteem. • What are some ways you can build self-esteem? • List at least 5. • Discussion.

3. Chapter 3: Mental & Emotional Health • Lessons 1-2: Vocabulary • Skim through pages 52-62. • Write down all the definitions that are part of your vocabulary sheet. • Please read all high lighted words (even if they are not part of your vocabulary sheet) • Once your are done please sit there quietly for further instructions. • Class discussion. • Partner work.

4. Mental & Emotional Health Checklist • Figure 3.1 (pg. 53) • Write down all the traits that currently describe your mental/emotional health (continue under your bell ringer). • Can you think of any other traits that might go along with these?

5. Health Triangle Improving Mental/Emotional Health • Get into groups of 4. • With you group come up with a list of ways to improve or maintain your mental/emotional health. • Class discussion. Mental/Emotional Health Physical Health Social Health

6. Chapter 3: Lesson 1 Quiz • Formative assessment. • Everything on the floor except a pencil/pen. • Please take this assessment on your own. • Once you are done you can hand it in. • Sit there quietly until all students have finished the assessment.

7. Poem/Song- Summative Assessment • In this unit you will have two summative assessments. • Unit test • Mental/Emotional Poem • Please look at the Poem Rubric • You will be developing a poem or song that speaks about your mental/emotional health. • You must use 4 vocabulary words. • Must be at least 3 stanzas long.

8. Bell Ringer #2: Stress • Identify some causes of stress in your life. • Choose one, and write about the steps you could take the lessen the affects of stress. • Class discussion.

9. Chapter 3: Mental & Emotional Health • Lessons 3-4: Vocabulary • Skim through pages 63-71. • Write down all the definitions that are part of your vocabulary sheet. • Please read all high lighted words (even if they are not part of your vocabulary sheet) • Once your are done please sit there quietly for further instructions. • Class discussion. • Partner work.

10. Fight vs. Flight

11. The Body’s Response To Stress

12. Formative Activity: Comic Strip • Based on our class discussion, develop a comic strip that shows both the fight and flight of one stressful situation. • Stressful situation can either be made up or one that has happened to you. • Be creative.

13. Coping Loss

14. Grief Reaction Stages • Shock • Loss or disappointment has not fully set in. • Anger • You may feel intense bitterness or anger. • Yearning • “Emotional hole” in the heart. • Depression • Reality of the loss begins to sink in. • Acceptance • You are ready to move on with your life.

15. Chapter 3: Lesson 4 Quiz • Formative assessment. • Everything on the floor except a pencil/pen. • Please take this assessment on your own. • Once you are done you can hand it in. • Sit there quietly until all students have finished the assessment.

16. Bell Ringer #3: Importance • Health inventory 1. I ask for help when a problem arises. a) Always b) Sometimes c) Never 2. I am able to help a friend with an emotional problem. a) Always b) Sometimes c) Never 3. I deal with my problems in healthful ways a) Always b) Sometimes c) Never

17. Ch. 4: Mental and Emotional Problems • Lessons 1and 3: Vocabulary • Skim through pgs. 80-85 and pgs. 90-93. • Write down all the definitions that are part of your vocabulary sheet. • Please read all high lighted words (even if they are not part of your vocabulary sheet) • Once your are done please sit there quietly for further instructions. • Class discussion. • Partner work.

18. Developing Good Character (pg. 81) • Read: Developing Good Character on page 81. • What are some actions you could take to show compassion? • With your neighbor, brainstorm a list of careers that would be well-suited for a person who is good at showing compassion.

19. There are always people around you making you a better person. • Think of a teacher at Harmony Middle School (anybody) that has taught you to be a better person or has helped you mentally or emotionally. • You are going to create a thank you card! • Cards will be sent to them after being reviewed by me! • You will be able to lift someone else’s spirits that once helped you lift yours!