Monday, December 17, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
You've Got Mail 12/5-12/7
We watched "You've Got Mail" while Mrs. Evans was out having surgery. We filled out the following worksheet while watching to movie to focus on different types of relationships.
You've Got Mail Worksheet
You've Got Mail Worksheet
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Relationships with Parents 11/6
Students turned in their homework.
They had a quiz on material from last time.
We went through the Teens and Parents Study Guide to illustrate relationships with parents and talk about ways to build strong relationships with parents.
We finished with the activity "Family Feud" to illustrate that it's okay to have different opinions and ideas (like we sometimes do with our parents) but that we can still have good relationships.
They had a quiz on material from last time.
We went through the Teens and Parents Study Guide to illustrate relationships with parents and talk about ways to build strong relationships with parents.
We finished with the activity "Family Feud" to illustrate that it's okay to have different opinions and ideas (like we sometimes do with our parents) but that we can still have good relationships.
Introduction to Families 11/2
We talked about different skills in relationships.
Relationship Bank Account (RBA)- We talked about deposits and withdrawals into the relationship bank account.
Three C's- Cooperation, Compromise, and Communication. We discussed how to implement these three things into relationships. We also did an activity where we drew a comic strip illustrating cooperation and compromise.
We talked about the function of families, different types of families, and the secrets to strong families.
We talked about the importance of building strong families even if you didn't come from one you can have a strong family some day.
Homework- How well do you know your parent/teen worksheet
Relationship Bank Account (RBA)- We talked about deposits and withdrawals into the relationship bank account.
Three C's- Cooperation, Compromise, and Communication. We discussed how to implement these three things into relationships. We also did an activity where we drew a comic strip illustrating cooperation and compromise.
We talked about the function of families, different types of families, and the secrets to strong families.
We talked about the importance of building strong families even if you didn't come from one you can have a strong family some day.
Homework- How well do you know your parent/teen worksheet
Healthy Relationships 10/31
We introduced healthy relationships. We talked about what healthy ingredients involve.
We then had our Halloween Party!
We then had our Halloween Party!
Gender Roles 10/29
We started our next unit by talking about gender roles.
We watched a clip from the show "I Love Lucy" and answered a worksheet that went along with it.
We discussed the roles of men and women in the 50s. We read The Good Wifes Guide and The Good Husbands Guide. Students talked about things they agreed with and things they disagreed with. Girls then worked in groups to make a "Good Girls Guide" that gave 5 guidelines on how to be a successful girl in our society. Boys worked in groups to make a "Good Boys Guide" that gave 5 guidelines on how to be a successful boy in our society.
We discussed how we have more opportunities now whether we are male or female. But we need to be ourselves and have goals so that we can be successful.
We watched a clip from the show "I Love Lucy" and answered a worksheet that went along with it.
We discussed the roles of men and women in the 50s. We read The Good Wifes Guide and The Good Husbands Guide. Students talked about things they agreed with and things they disagreed with. Girls then worked in groups to make a "Good Girls Guide" that gave 5 guidelines on how to be a successful girl in our society. Boys worked in groups to make a "Good Boys Guide" that gave 5 guidelines on how to be a successful boy in our society.
We discussed how we have more opportunities now whether we are male or female. But we need to be ourselves and have goals so that we can be successful.
Unit 2 Study Guide
Know the 3 different communication styles and different
qualities about them.
Know the 2 communication techniques.
Non-verbal communication
Body Language
“I” Messages (3 ingredients)
Active listening
4 listening skills
Steps for being a better listener
3 difficult emotions
Techniques to deal with the 3 difficult emotions
What is a stressor?
What is stress?
Eustress
Distress
Effects of stress
Steps of critical thinking
Know the terms responsible, responsibility, responsible
behavior
Know the terms judgment, good judgment, poor judgment
What is good judgment a product of.
Review notes from the guest speaker
Responsible Behavior 10/23
We talked about being responsible and using good judgment.
Students took the personal responsibility test. We discussed how responsible students feel.
We also discussed how being responsible is a product of using good judgment. We talked about the difference of good judgment and decision-making.
We took the big interest test in class to help recognize students own personal decision-making patterns.
We discussed how lacking these skills can lead to crisis situations.
We finished by reading a story about a boy who made a bad judgment and filled out the worksheet associated with the story.
Students took the personal responsibility test. We discussed how responsible students feel.
We also discussed how being responsible is a product of using good judgment. We talked about the difference of good judgment and decision-making.
We took the big interest test in class to help recognize students own personal decision-making patterns.
We discussed how lacking these skills can lead to crisis situations.
We finished by reading a story about a boy who made a bad judgment and filled out the worksheet associated with the story.
Critical Thinking 10/19
Today we went through the steps of critical thinking and ways to be better critical thinkers.
We did some activities to become better crictical thinkers.
Debate:
We had a class debate.
There were 4 different groups. They would be debating each other.
These were the groups:
Pro-Death Penalty
Anti-Death Penalty
Pro-Video Games
Anti-Video Games
Even if students didn't agree with their topic they had to defend it and convince the rest of the class toof their point of view.
Students did a great job.
Physical and Non-Physical Description Activity.
-->Students wrote a physical description of them in one paragraph. Then, using the same paper, the students wrote non-physical descriptions of them. This time, however, the students wrote with the opposite hand than they normally write with. Upon completion, the students noted the atmosphere of the room and their feelings during the second exercise (noisy, concentration lost, frustrated, etc.). Concept: When tasks are difficult for us, concentration tends to be lost. When relationships are difficult for us, many times we ignore or lose communication with the people involved. Critical thinking requires a concentrated effort to understand people and situations. That skill can be developed through practice.
We then talked about making good decisions and how critical thinking helps us make good decisions.
We did some activities to become better crictical thinkers.
Debate:
We had a class debate.
There were 4 different groups. They would be debating each other.
These were the groups:
Pro-Death Penalty
Anti-Death Penalty
Pro-Video Games
Anti-Video Games
Even if students didn't agree with their topic they had to defend it and convince the rest of the class toof their point of view.
Students did a great job.
Physical and Non-Physical Description Activity.
-->Students wrote a physical description of them in one paragraph. Then, using the same paper, the students wrote non-physical descriptions of them. This time, however, the students wrote with the opposite hand than they normally write with. Upon completion, the students noted the atmosphere of the room and their feelings during the second exercise (noisy, concentration lost, frustrated, etc.). Concept: When tasks are difficult for us, concentration tends to be lost. When relationships are difficult for us, many times we ignore or lose communication with the people involved. Critical thinking requires a concentrated effort to understand people and situations. That skill can be developed through practice.
We then talked about making good decisions and how critical thinking helps us make good decisions.
Critical Thinking 10/17
Students finished the Incredibles movie from last class.
Today we discussed critical thinking.
First students took the communication assessment to make sure that they have understood communication so far.
After the journal, students looked at different brain teasers. We talked about having to think outside of the box.
Today we discussed critical thinking.
First students took the communication assessment to make sure that they have understood communication so far.
After the journal, students looked at different brain teasers. We talked about having to think outside of the box.
Incredibles 10/10
Mrs. Evans was gone at a conference so students watched the movie The Incredibles.
Students answered questions about communication and found examples of it during the movie.
See Mrs. Evans for the handout.
Students answered questions about communication and found examples of it during the movie.
See Mrs. Evans for the handout.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Listening 10/8
How important is listening?! Today we evaluated ourselves as listeners and discussed ways to become better listeners.
Communication 10/4
Today we discussed communication.
We discussed 3 styles (passive, aggressive, assertive) and 2 techniques (constructive and destructive).
We learned the importance of non-verbal communication and "I" messages.
Worksheets:
"I" Message Worksheet #1
"I" Message Worksheet #2
Communication Techniques
We discussed 3 styles (passive, aggressive, assertive) and 2 techniques (constructive and destructive).
We learned the importance of non-verbal communication and "I" messages.
Worksheets:
"I" Message Worksheet #1
"I" Message Worksheet #2
Communication Techniques
Stress 10/2
Today we talked about stress and we created situations in which we felt stressed! We then discussed ways to relieve stress.
Worksheets:
Stress Reducers
Stress Gets Kids too
Take Time to Relax
Worksheets:
Stress Reducers
Stress Gets Kids too
Take Time to Relax
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Blind Side 9/26 & 9/28
Mrs. Evans was out of town!
Attached is the Blind Side worksheet that we worked on while watching the movie. The movie was a good example of a lot of the different skills and topics we have discussed so far!
Worksheet
Attached is the Blind Side worksheet that we worked on while watching the movie. The movie was a good example of a lot of the different skills and topics we have discussed so far!
Worksheet
Guest Speaker 9/24
Irvin Hale who is a Parole and Probation officer came and talked to us about decision-making and the importance of making good decisions.
Emotions 9/20
Today we talked about our emotions.
We discussed the 3 difficult emotions: Anger, Guilt and Fear. We talked about ways to deal with these emotions in healthy ways.
We discussed the 3 difficult emotions: Anger, Guilt and Fear. We talked about ways to deal with these emotions in healthy ways.
Role Models 9/14
Today we talked about role models and some examples of role models.
We talked about how important it is to have good role models and to be a good role model!
We talked about how important it is to have good role models and to be a good role model!
Goal Setting 9/12
We talked about goal-setting and worked on 3 worksheets.
We also started our goal-setting project that is due October 2nd and worth the same amount as a test!
The PowerPoint is below.
We also started our goal-setting project that is due October 2nd and worth the same amount as a test!
The PowerPoint is below.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Values 9/10
Today we talked about the importance of values in building a good character and having high self-esteem.
We did a values survey and then filled out the values worksheet.
We discussed the 5 main values that can lead to high self-esteem. (love, trustworthiness, respect, caring, and honesty).
We did a values survey and then filled out the values worksheet.
We discussed the 5 main values that can lead to high self-esteem. (love, trustworthiness, respect, caring, and honesty).
Personality 9/6
We talked about the importance of personality.
In class we did the Color Code Personality Test to learn more about ourselves.
For homework students needed to fill out the Personality Interview.
In class we did the Color Code Personality Test to learn more about ourselves.
For homework students needed to fill out the Personality Interview.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Quiz next class
Remember we are having a quiz on the 4 ways to build self-esteem.
Extra credit will be given if you can name the three reasons we need compliments as well!
Extra credit will be given if you can name the three reasons we need compliments as well!
Self Esteem and Self-Concept 9/4
Today in class we talked about self-esteem and self-concept.
We talked about 2 more ways to build our self-esteem:
Self-talk- we watched a clip about a girl giving herself positive self-talk. We talked about how what we say can really make a difference. The positive, the better.
Compliments- We did an activity where we wrote on each others back. Everyone had to compliment each member of the class. You then took your compliments and wrote them in your journal. If someone wrote "you're funny" you then wrote "I'm funny" in your journal. We also read an article about 3 reasons why we need to accept compliments. Article.
We also talked about how our interactions can influence our self-esteem. Positive interactions and negative interactions can affect us. If we have a good self-esteem to start with, the negative interactions won't make our balloon pop! (Balloon activity)
Below is the powerpoint which distinguishes the difference between self-esteem and self-concept.
Remember the 4 ways we build self-esteem:
Try new things, and don't be afraid to fail
Know your true self
Self-talk
Compliments (giving and receiving)
We talked about 2 more ways to build our self-esteem:
Self-talk- we watched a clip about a girl giving herself positive self-talk. We talked about how what we say can really make a difference. The positive, the better.
Compliments- We did an activity where we wrote on each others back. Everyone had to compliment each member of the class. You then took your compliments and wrote them in your journal. If someone wrote "you're funny" you then wrote "I'm funny" in your journal. We also read an article about 3 reasons why we need to accept compliments. Article.
We also talked about how our interactions can influence our self-esteem. Positive interactions and negative interactions can affect us. If we have a good self-esteem to start with, the negative interactions won't make our balloon pop! (Balloon activity)
Below is the powerpoint which distinguishes the difference between self-esteem and self-concept.
Remember the 4 ways we build self-esteem:
Try new things, and don't be afraid to fail
Know your true self
Self-talk
Compliments (giving and receiving)
Self-Esteem 8/30
We talked about two aspects of self-esteem today: true-self and trying new things but not being afraid to fail.
Trying new things- We played minute to win it games and all tried something new!
True-Self- We ready the book "You are Special" and discussed ways to find our true-selves. We also discussed our "social mirror" and "true mirror".
Come talk to Mrs. Evans if you missed today.
Trying new things- We played minute to win it games and all tried something new!
True-Self- We ready the book "You are Special" and discussed ways to find our true-selves. We also discussed our "social mirror" and "true mirror".
Come talk to Mrs. Evans if you missed today.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Roadblocks 8/28
Today in class we discussed roadblocks. The powerpoint is on this post as well.
We did a license plate activity in which we drew a license plate illustrating what goes on in our teenage years.
We also did a road map of life. We drew a map and labeled 20 things in our life that happened.
We did a license plate activity in which we drew a license plate illustrating what goes on in our teenage years.
We also did a road map of life. We drew a map and labeled 20 things in our life that happened.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Next Class
Be prepared for a quiz on the 8 developmental tasks.
Extra credit will be awarded if you can name the clips that were shown for the developmental tasks.
Extra credit will be awarded if you can name the clips that were shown for the developmental tasks.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Day 1- Intro & Disclosure
Disclosure Document
Getting to Know You Worksheet
Classmate Scavenger Hunt
Day 1 of class we got to know each other! We passed out the disclosure document which needs to be signed by a parent and turned in next class period (8/24) for 25 points. Getting to know you worksheet and Classmate scavenger hunt were both done in class and turned in for participation points. These are so Mrs. Evans can get to know you!
Getting to Know You Worksheet
Classmate Scavenger Hunt
Day 1 of class we got to know each other! We passed out the disclosure document which needs to be signed by a parent and turned in next class period (8/24) for 25 points. Getting to know you worksheet and Classmate scavenger hunt were both done in class and turned in for participation points. These are so Mrs. Evans can get to know you!
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