23C — Students who meet the standard can describe factors that affect growth and development.
Descriptor 9: Recognize the effects of personal health practices/choices on physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being
Name:________________________________________________________Units:__________
My Health Triangle
1. Create a visual demonstration/explanation of YOUR health triangle:
Think about what shape your health triangle would hold. Would it be balanced or
unbalanced? Use your notes, our discussion and the health book to review what each side
of the triangle includes. Your cover should include a drawing of your personal triangle with
labels. The triangle must be colored and labeled.
2. Explain your triangle:
Write 3 paragraphs on lined paper explaining the following 3 things:
*Each paragraph should give a definition of the type of health (Mental, Social, Physical)
*Why your triangle holds its specific shape (be specific, give details)
*2-3 things you do that makes each side of your triangle healthy
-why each of these things are beneficial (helpful) to your overall health
*1 way you can improve each side of the triangle
-If the side is balanced, come up with a new idea on how you can keep that side strong.
-Draw a picture to represent one of your improvements
Each paragraph should start with: “I think the__________side of my triangle is_____________ because:______
3. Drawing
On the cover page (where your triangle is drawn), include 3 pictures that demonstrate each
side of the triangle: physical, social and mental health. Pictures should be neat and colorful.
Use the checklist below to help you complete this assignment
Your name is included
Sides of the triangle are straight and labeled
Color is used
Paragraphs are written or typed neatly
Paragraphs use correct grammar and punctuation
Each paragraph includes: 2-3 things you do that makes each side of your triangle healthy
Each paragraph includes: why each of these things are beneficial (helpful) to your overall health
Each paragraph includes: 1 way you can improve each side
Pictures clearly represent P, S and M/E health
This Project Will Due:____________________________________________________________________________
3=M
Student recognizes and
describes the effects of
personal health practices
and choices on physical,
mental, emotional, and
social well-being
2=P
Student recognizes and/or
describes some of the
effects of personal health
practices/choices on
physical, mental, emotional,
and social well-being
1 = NM
Student is unable to
recognize or describe the
effects of personal health
practices and choices on
physical, mental, emotional,
and social well-being
4 = AA
Student recognizes and
describes the effects of
personal health practices
and choices on physical,
mental, emotional, and
social well-being AND is
able to compare these
effects with another
person’s overall health and
wellness.
My Health Triangle Packet
Cover Page
Your cover should include a drawing of your personal triangle with labels. The triangle must be colored and labeled. Balanced or not balanced. On the cover
page (where your triangle is drawn), include 3 pictures that demonstrate each side of the triangle: physical, social and mental health. Pictures should be neat
and colorful. Include your name.
Page 2- Explain Your Triangle
Each paragraph should give a definition of the type of health (Mental, Social, Physical. )Why your triangle holds its specific shape (be specific, give details). 2-3
things you do that makes each side of your triangle healthy. Why each of these things are beneficial (helpful) to your overall health
Page 3-Ideas for Improvement
One way you can improve each side of triangle. If the side is balanced, come up with a new idea on how you can keep that side strong. Draw a picture to
represent one of your improvements