Building Health Skills: Interpersonal Communication

Agenda:

1. Define the following:
1. Interpersonal communication
2. Take the quiz: Interpersonal Communication Skills Test
3. Respond in Writing: Do you think the quiz is accurate? Why or why not?
4. Define the following:
1. verbal communication
2. nonverbal communication
3. indicators
5. In groups, review the following pictures. Make note of the nonverbal indicators of communication (write at least 2 details down for each picture). Is this picture portraying a generally positive, negative, or neutral nonverbal communication style, and how do you know?
1. Photo 1
2. Photo 2
3. Photo 3
4. Photo 4
5. Photo 5
6. Photo 6
6. Discuss photos
7. Exit Ticket: What are three important aspects of nonverbal communication?

Risk Behaviors

Agenda:

1. Presentations
2. Read "Why the Teen Brain is Drawn to Risk"
3. Annotate & Respond: How are teens alike and different from adults in terms of risk behaviors? Why do teens behave the way that they do? Use multiple details from the text to explain your reasoning.

Agenda:

1. Complete health triangle presentations; due beginning of class Monday
2. If you think you are done, check the following:
1. You have 3 sources listed which you used to verify all information
2. You thoroughly explain your aspect of the health triangle
3. Your group has created a 3-5 question quiz - please submit a copy to Ms. O'Brien via Google Docs
4. You have completed your notes sheet

Image Source: http://www.psychotactics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/004_24April_presentation.jpg

Health Triangle Presentations

Agenda:

1. Complete health triangle presentations; due beginning of class tomorrow (EDIT: Due Monday)
2. If you think you are done, check the following:
3. You have 3 sources listed which you used to verify all information
4. You thoroughly explain your aspect of the health triangle
5. Your group has created a 3-5 question quiz - please submit a copy to Ms. O'Brien via Google Docs
6. Exit Ticket: What was the hardest or most frustrating aspect of this assignment?

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Enjoy!

Agenda:

1.     Turn in Learning Letters if you did not do so yesterday

2.     Read the CARS Checklist, noting any questions (the goal is the understand what are good internet sources, and what are not; additional resource on CARS here)

3.     "Rule of 3” – Facts must be verified from three different, reputable sources

4.     You will be researching the health triangle in groups

5.     You will receive one aspect of the triangle. You must use the “rule of 3” and find 3 sources that support their findings

a.     Key words to search; health triangle

6.     Your group must prepare a 3-5 minute presentation that does the following:

a.     Thoroughly explains your aspect of the health triangle

b.     Cites the sources that the information was taken from

c.      Creates a 3-5 question quiz on their aspect of the health triangle

7.     Presentations will be given Thursday, Feb. 6

8.     Exit Ticket question: Define the term “health triangle.” (Reminder: Must be written in complete sentences.

Welcome! Day 1 Info

Agenda:

1. Introductions: Ms. O'Brien and students
2. Student survey
3. How long will you live? Choose one of the following quizzes to complete:
1. The Longevity Game
2. Lifespan Calculator
3. How long will I live?
4. Learning Letter

Did not complete:

1. Preliminary understandings: What are social, physical, and mental/emotional health?
2. User Guide (Resource)

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