Topics
Covered
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Self-esteem
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Positive self-talk
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Respecting others’ feelings
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Ways to handle anger
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The Golden Rule
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Benefits of a positive attitude
Objectives
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Students will be able to define self-esteem
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Students will be able to identify the qualities that make them special and unique
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Students will be able to describe how to use positive self-talk to enhance self-esteem
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Students will be able to explain ways to identify feelings and the importance of respecting others’ feelings
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Students will be able to list positive and negative ways to express anger and stress
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Students will be able to provide examples of how to use the Golden Rule to help others in need
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Students will be able to discuss how keeping a positive attitude can lead to healthy relationships
Standards
met
NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS
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Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health
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Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behavior
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Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks
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Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health
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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks
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Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health
Program Materials
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Estimated Teachable Minutes
ACCEPTING YOURSELF & OTHERS - 20 Minutes
While You Watch - 15m
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Angry Situations - 30m
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Getting to Know Me - 15m
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My Anger Survey - 15m
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The Golden Rule® - 15m
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Who Am I? Collage - 30m
Charades with Emotions - 30m
Class Connection - 30m
Feelings Flashbacks - 30m
My Seal - It’s good to be me! - 15m
Role Playing: Difficult Social Situations - 30m
Role Playing: Handling Angry Feelings - 30m
Thumbprint of Uniqueness - 45m