Seven Dimensions of Wellness
Directions- Use the highlighter to highlight YES or NO.
Social Wellness
1. I have good relationships with people.
YES
NO
2. When I am not happy, I tell people.
NO
YES
3. I communicate what I feel.
YES
NO
4. I know how to be a part of a group.
NO
YES
Emotional Wellness
1. I am important.
YES
NO
2. I have feelings.
YES
NO
3. I tell people how I feel.
YES
NO
4. I like to laugh.
YES
NO
5. I ask for help.
YES
NO
Physical Wellness
1. I exercise a least 3 times a week.
YES
2. I eat breakfast in the morning.
NO
NO
YES
3. I eat healthy foods.
YES
NO
4. I get 7-8 hours of sleep a night.
5. I wear my seat belt in the car.
NO
YES
NO
YES
Career Wellness
1. I learn at Crone Middle School.
2. I feel safe at Crone Middle School.
YES
YES
3. When I am not at school, I like to play and sleep.
NO
NO
YES
NO
4. I like to read.
YES
NO
5. I do my best when I am working.
YES
NO
Intellectual Wellness
1. I read books that are hard for me.
NO
YES
2. I read the newspaper.
NO
YES
3. I like music and art.
YES
NO
4. I watch TV.
YES
NO
5. I can work a computer.
NO
6. I like school.
YES
YES
NO
Environmental Wellness
1. I know how to recycle.
NO
YES
2. I will walk places instead of drive in a car.
YES
3. I use things again instead of throwing them away.
NO
4. I have planted a tree before.
YES
YES
Spiritual Wellness
1. I pray a lot.
NO
2. I love my family.
YES
YES
NO
3. I feel a part of my family.
NO
4. I feel a part of the community.
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
8th Grade Goal Setting Plan
WHAT is your goal?
Sleep
Nutrition
WHY is this goal important?
This goal is important because
I need 7-9 hours of sleep a night so I am ready for the days activities.
I need to exercise so I can be healthy and have energy.
I need to eat healthy so I have energy for swimming and school.
HOW are you going to achieve your goal?
I am going to achieve my goal by
getting at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
exercising 3 times a week.
eating my vegetables and drinking milk.
Excercise
Coat of Arms
1. Answer the questions below using your talker.
2. Use google images (click on the world
under the words Coat of Arms) to find a
picture to represent the answer.
3. Copy and paste the picture in the correct place on the Coat of
Arms (next slide)
QuestionsSomething I do VERY WELL is
Something that is HARD for me is
One of my greatest achievements is
basketball
math
school
One of my greatest set backs or failure is
Describe yourself in 3 positive words
friendly
good manners
wonderful
**You will need to find a picture to describe each of these words on the next slide.
1
3 words to describe me:
Pictures:
fun
funny
proud
something I do well
greatest achievement
something that is hard for me
set back/failure
Warning Signs of Suicide-
talks about killing yourself
Difficulty Concentrating
Using drugs and alcohol
giving away your favorite things
writing a good bye note
not hanging out with friends
stops playing sports or other activities
Directions- highlight the key signs and events that might lead Aaron to Suicide.
What Warning Signs Did Aaron Show that Might Lead to Suicide?
After the divorce, things got really bad for Aaron. He lived with his mother, who was always on his case about something. Aaron knew that
she as worried about money. His mom couldn't pay enough money to buy food. His dad did not seem to care that they were struggling and
really never even came around after meeting his new girlfriend., Sandra. Aaron feels sad that his dad does not see him.
Aaron was also having trouble at school. He has always enjoyed school and has been a good student but now he is not doing good in his
classes. He got bad grades. Aaron stopped trying in school because he knew that his grades were very bad.
Aaron would lay awake at night feeling sad about his mom and dad. Since Aaron did not get a lot of sleep he was not able to play soccer
very well because he was so tired. Aaron quit the soccer team because he was playing badly.
Aaron's girlfriend, Ashley told him she didn't want to see him anymore. When Ashley told Aaron this, he said. "I wish I was dead."
After school Tony, Aaron's friend invited him over to play pool. Aaron did not go play pool he said he had things to do at home. Aaron went
home and collected all of his favorite things into his car. He drove over to Tony's house and gave his things to his friends. He told his friends,
" Thank you for being friends with me. I am giving you my favorite things. I do not need them anymore." Then Aaron left his friends house
and went home sad.
Aaron went home and stole 2 beers from the refrigerator. He went up to his room and drew sad pictures. When Aaron finished the beers he
got 2 more. Aaron wrote a goodbye letter to his mom.
Evaluating your Relationships
Choose 3 different people in your life that you have a relationship with. Do not use both parents or
grandparents, or all friends. (Examples of who you can use: a parent, a grandparent, aunt or uncle, a brother
or sister, boyfriend or girlfriend, a friend, etc...) Write the names in the space on the next few slides. Then,
use the checklist to evaluate each of those relationships.
Relationship:
a connection between people
Use your talker to name 5 people you have a relationship with. Type the people in the box below.
aunt
mom
uncle
dad
brother
For each relationship, check yes or no for each statement
mom
1. __________________
Name/Relationship
Yes
No
Allows you to be yourself.
Brings out the best in you.
Allows you to say how you feel without fear of being made fun of.
Allows you to grow as a person.
Supports your decisions.
Does not force you to change who you are.
Does not include jealousy.
Are patient with you.
You are able to rely on and trust.
You are able to communicate and compromise with.
2.
For each relationship, check yes or no for each statement
dad
__________________
Name/Relationship
Yes
No
Allows you to be yourself.
Brings out the best in you.
Allows you to say how you feel without fear of being made fun of.
Allows you to grow as a person.
Supports your decisions.
Does not force you to change who you are.
Does not include jealousy.
Are patient with you.
You are able to rely on and trust.
You are able to communicate and compromise with.
For each relationship, check yes or no for each statement
brother
3. __________________
Name/Relationship
Yes
No
Allows you to be yourself.
Brings out the best in you.
Allows you to say how you feel without fear of being made fun of.
Allows you to grow as a person.
Supports your decisions.
Does not force you to change who you are.
Does not include jealousy.
Are patient with you.
You are able to rely on and trust.
You are able to communicate and compromise with.
Follow-up Questions
1. In your opinion, which statement in the checklist summarizes a healthy relationship?
Healthy Relationship
Is patient with you
Unhealthy Relationship
Does not bring out the best in you
Does not allow you to grow as a person
Supports your decisions
Follow-up Questions
2. According to the evaluation, which person or people do you have a healthy relationship?
__________________________________________________
mom
brother
dad
3. What are 3 signs of an unhealthy relationship?
1. ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
is not patient with you
forces you to do bad things
makes fun of you
good communication
is supportive of you
allows you to say what you want
4. Unhealthy relationships make you feel _______ aboutbad
yourself.
good
Crossword Puzzle
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Who's Who Vocabulary Worksheet (SE-12)
Directions: Read each word below and move it to the correct female reproductive
system box or male reproductive system box.
Male Reproductive System
sperm cell
ovaries
menstruation
ejaculation
Female Reproductive System
scrotum
vagina
penis
uterus
erection
egg cell
Pretest
Highlight YES or NO to each statement.
1.
YES
NO
Most teenagers use alcohol or drugs.
2.
YES
NO
Drugs are safe to use.
3.
YES
NO
Using drugs will help you stay awake to work on homework.
4.
YES
NO
Drugs used in animals are not safe for people.
5.
drugs.
YES
NO
Drugs given to you by your doctor are safer than illegal
6.
YES
much trouble as
NO
Buying or selling drugs from your doctor can get you in as
buying or selling heroin.
7.
YES
NO
Many drug users get hooked after the first time they use it.
8.
YES
NO
Using drugs can give you extra energy.
9.
money.
YES
NO
People who use drugs are people who do not have a lot of
NO
Sharing needles from drug use can lead to serious sickness.
10.
YES
Vocabulary Challenge
Directions: Move the correct term to the matching definition.
Male sex organ
Female sex organ
Monthly female process which blood and other materials are discharged from the lining of her uterus
When the penis becomes big with blood and hard (male)
Fluid ejaculated from the penis (male)
menstruation
sperm
penis
erection
vagina
Grade 8 Health Education Test
1. something that is bad for you and can kill you. _______________
drugs
2. when a family member hits, punches, or kicks you. ____________
domestic violence
3. being sad because someone you loved dies. _____________
grief
4. total health _____________
Wellness
5. eating behavior that can lead to sickness or death _____________
eating disorder
6. working towards something you want ______________
goal setting
Drag and Drop the answer into the box.
cookies
1. Drag all the drugs in the box.
baby powder
cocaine
oxycotin
heroin
Meth
water
soda