Directions:
Making your own health triangle
Answer the following questions with an (A) always, (S) sometimes, or (N) never
(1 inch)
(½ inch)
(0 inches)
Physical health
___ 1. I eat well-balanced meals each day.
___ 2. I get at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily.
___ 3. I sleep at least 9 hours a night.
Color used for this side __________
___ 4. I avoid the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
___ 5. I use good personal hygiene.
Total for physical health: ______ inches.
Mental/emotional health
___ 1. I feel good about who I am.
___ 2. I can express my feelings in positive way
___ 3. I try to keep a positive attitude.
___ 4. I ask for help when I need it.
___ 5. I reduce my stress in positive ways
Color used for this side __________
Total for mental/emotional health: ______ inches.
Social health
___ 1. I relate to family, friends, and classmates.
___ 2. I try to work out differences I have with others.
___ 3. I compromise with others.
___ 4. I treat others with respect.
___ 5. I can say no to risky behaviors.
Color used for this side __________
Total for social health: ______ inches
Constructing your triangle
1. With a ruler make a triangle using the inches from all three of the sections above
(physical, mental/emotional, and social) Make sure your triangle closes!!!! Use pencil
first!
2. Label each side with the different colors you picked.
3. Answer the questions below on the same page as your triangle.
Evaluation of Your Total Health Triangle (Complete sentences!!!)
1. 1A. What does your triangle look like (For example: Does it have equal sides or is it
lopsided)? 1B. In general, what does it mean if your triangle is not equal on all sides?
2. 2A. Is there one area you are strong in? 2B. Is there an area that you need to work on?
3. Give specific things you could do to improve your health triangle. (Use all of the S and
N’s from above).
Created by Nicole Thompson
Health educator
Adapted: Fall 2013
Criteria:
Student’s name, grade/session,
and date on the triangle page.
Rating:
(2)
____________
All 3 sides labeled with different colors (5)
_____________
Answered all 3 questions thoroughly
and thoughtfully.
Used complete sentences
(3)
______________
Carefully evaluated
personal health triangle and identified
areas that need work. (Question 2)
(5)
______________
(5)
_____________
Came up with ways to improve the
weaker sides of the triangle. Be sure
to include ALL the S and N from the
front side of this sheet!
Neatness
Total Score
(5) _____________
(25 max.)
_______________
Last name, first name _____________________________ grade/session______
Created by Nicole Thompson
Health educator
Adapted: Fall 2013