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April 30, 2015

Pep Rally Nominations

Tomorrow, we will be holding the first annual pep rally.

One of the activities is trivia.

Please nominate five students from your class to represent you during this competition.

 

 

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Tracking Sheets

April 29, 2015

1.  Calculate

Based on the information in your tracking sheets, calculate your calories and exercise.

Calorie Tracker

Exercise Tracker

How many calories did you intake?

How many calories did you burn?

What was the difference?

What is your goal?

How can you achieve this?

SuperTracker

If you would like to continue tracking your food and exercise, the above site has a boat load of resources and is created by the usda.

Physical Wellness

April 28, 2015

Definition: Physical wellness promotes proper care of our bodies for optimal health and functioning. There are many elements of physical wellness that all must be cared for together. Overall physical wellness encourages the balance of physical activity, nutrition and mental well-being to keep your body in top condition. 

Your definition:  

Context:

Activity: Assess your level of physical wellness using the document provided.

 Activity:

1. Assessment 

Physical Wellness

1= Rarely, if Ever,  2=Sometimes   

3=Most of the Time

4=Always

               

1.       I maintain a desirable weight. 1 2 3 4

2. I engage in vigorous exercises on a daily basis. 1 2 3 4

3. I do exercises designed to strengthen my muscles and joints. 1 2 3 4

4. I warm up and cool down by stretching before and after vigorous exercise. 1 2 3 4

5. I feel good about the condition of my body. 1 2 3 4

6. I get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. 1 2 3 4

7. I practice good eating habits. 1 2 3 4

8. My body heals itself quickly when I get sick or injured. 1 2 3 4

9. I have lots of energy and can get through the day without being overly tired. 1 2 3 4

10. I listen to my body; when there is something wrong, I seek professional advice. 1 2 3 4

 

Complete the assessment for physical wellness on page2 and calculate your score.

Reflect on your points.

What are ways to improve your physical wellness?

2.  BMI

When you are done with the assessment, calculate your BMI based on weight and height.

Is this what you expected?

What are ways to maintain a healthy BMI?

For Homework:

Track your food intake and exercise for today.

Exercise Tracking Sheet

Food Tracking Sheet

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Relationships Continued

April 22, 2015

Create a definition for healthy/unhealthy relationships.

Write a reflection

Think of one healthy relationship you have had in your life. What made it a positive relationship?  Think of one unhealthy relationship, or a relationship that could have been improved. What in particular was unhealthy about it?

Healthy/ Unhealthy Relationships

April 21, 2015

Brainstorming

With a partner, come up with a list of qualities in healthy relationships.

When you are done with healthy relationships, brainstorm a list for unhealthy relationships.

We will be sharing these as a class.

We will then use this information to define the two terms. 

Think of examples of healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Intellectual Wellness Debate

April 15, 2015

 

Debate

 

 FoxNews Article

 

Meet with your group from yesterday.

Review your opening statement.

 Also, decide who the speaker will be for the debate.

 

We will begin with opening arguments.

When each side is finished, you will have a few minutes to create a rebuttal.

 

After the rebuttals, you will have a minute or two to create finishing remarks.

Intellectual Wellness

April 14, 2015

Objective: I can define and understand what it means to be intellectually well.

New Content: Fill out the vocabulary chart below using the website:

University of New Hampshire. 

Word:	Intellectual Wellness
Website Definition:
My Definition:
What signs show intellectual wellness?
What are 4 ways I can improve it?

Debate Prep

Working with your side, research and take notes using the article:

 FoxNews Article

 

Come up with how you will clearly state your position.

Work together to create an opening argument.

You will use this to begin the debate tomorrow.

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April 10, 2015

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Eustress and Distress

April 8, 2015

Vocabulary:

1.  Eustress (noun)- moderate or normal psychological stress interpreted as being beneficial for the experiencer.

Your Definition:

Activity: What is an example of eustress?

2.  Distress (noun)- extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Your Definition:

Activity: What is an example of distress?

Activity:

In pairs, place the nine squares in order of stress.

(placing what causes the most stress at the bottom and least stress at the top.) 

 Label a eustress and a distress for each square.

Homework	Making friends	Family
Friends	Ability	Looks
Teachers	Being the best I can	Being popular

 

Emotional Wellness

April 7, 2015

How do you define emotional wellness?

Write down the value for each one that applies to you.

Add up the total at the end.

Life Event	Value
Death in the Family	100
Divorce	73
Jail Term	63
Personal Injury/Illness	53
Marriage	50
Fired at work	47
Relationship Reconciliation	45
Retirement	45
Change in health of family member	44
Pregnancy	40
Gain of a new family member	39
Business Readjustment	39
Change in financial state	38
Death of a close friend	37
Change to a different line of work	36
Foreclosure on house	30
Change in responsibilities at work	29
Outstanding Personal Achievements	28
Begin or end school	26
Change in living conditions	25
Revision of personal habits	24
Trouble with boss	23
Change in schools	20
Change in recreation	19
Change in church activities	18
Change in sleeping habits	16
Change in Eating habits	15
Total