41 Questions
According to the content, what is a 'goal' defined as?
the end a person hopes to achieve and to which his or her effort is directed
What are the objectives for students by the end of the lesson on 'Looking Ahead'?
Comprehend how relationships and choices affect their lives, state the purpose of the course, identify personal objectives
What is the main focus of 'The Best Road' game mentioned in the content?
Understanding the consequences of choices
True or False: Poor decisions may complicate the ability to make proper choices in the future.
True
What happens if the traveler stops at a stop sign and a police officer is hidden behind a tree?
The police officer gives a ticket
If the traveler becomes completely lost in the city, choosing to ask for directions will lead to getting back on the right road.
True
At Station FOUR, the traveler gets a flat _ _ _ _.
tire
Match the following scenarios at different stations with their outcomes:
Traveler avoids mudhole at a dirt road = Gets stuck in it until helped Traveler declines beer offered by friends while driving = Avoids getting very sleepy and accidents Traveler takes on speeding challenge = Gets a ticket from the police officer Traveler kicks the car when tire changes are needed = Harms foot and has to wait before continuing
Why did ___________ reach his/her destination first?
The choices made at the stations along the way.
Why did it take the others longer to reach their destination?
The choices made by the others and the influence of friends.
According to the teacher's notes, what kind of decisions can impact reaching life goals?
Poor decisions.
What do the teacher's notes emphasize can keep individuals from reaching their life goals?
Poor decisions.
What skills will students develop to make better decisions, as mentioned in the teacher's notes?
Skills to make the best decisions using knowledge and values gained.
What is the key concept related to relationships and reaching goals, as mentioned in the teacher's notes?
Our relationships often determine whether or not we reach our goals.
Why might someone have a hard time believing they are wonderfully made?
When looking in the mirror, people often focus on physical inadequacies and flaws that they perceive about themselves.
What dimensions are highlighted as part of a person's makeup?
Emotional
Match the following dimensions of a person:
Physical = Includes skin, body composition, and muscular strength Emotional = Involves a wide range of feelings like anger, love, and sadness Social = Involves interactions with others and empathy Mental = Involves thinking, problem-solving, and creativity Spiritual = Relates to beliefs, values, and finding meaning in life
What are the five dimensions of a person discussed in the lesson?
physical, emotional, social, mental, spiritual
What is the state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being, according to the lesson?
Health
Adolescents with a high sense of self-worth are more likely to make good decisions.
True
The task is not to inflate students' egos, but to provide an __________ assessment of their worth.
objective
Fill in the blank: Each of you is like that specially created vase. You are valuable because no other human who has ever lived is exactly like you. Each of you has unique fingerprints. Every drop of blood in your body carries genetic information (DNA) that is specific to you. No one has your exact thoughts and feelings. You have a combination of ideas, opinions, tastes, talents, and feelings that are unique to you and that make you special. Remember: I am special because I am ________.
unique
According to the content, what determines the value of human beings?
Their unique qualities
What key concept is emphasized in the content when discussing human value?
Human beings are not perfect.
What happens if you speed up to reach your destination sooner due to being late?
You get a ticket
If you find a child standing by the road screaming for help, stopping to help will lead to losing time.
True
What happens to the house when the child is left crying uncontrollably?
burned to the ground
Match the outcomes with the decisions made by the traveler:
Decide to buy gas now instead of waiting = Delays arrival by a few minutes Hit a parked car and get distracted looking at the waves = Stop and leave a note for the car's owner Run into the car in front due to being distracted by an argument = Notice your mistake and correct it by driving around the block
What happens if you drive through a stop sign without stopping?
You receive a ticket
I hear _____
nothing
I see (an imaginary sight)
nothing
(an imaginary sound) __________
nothing
(an imaginary sight) __________
nothing
I see (an imaginary sight)
I want _____ (an actual desire)
nothing
(an actual desire) __________ __________
I want (an actual desire)
I am _____ (the first line of the poem repeated)
nothing
(something you actually pretend to do) __________
I pretend (something you actually pretend to do)
(something that really bothers you) __________
I worry (something that really bothers you)
(you know is true) __________
I understand (you know is true)
(something you believe in) __________
I say (something you believe in)
Study Notes
Unit One: Relationships
- The unit is divided into six lessons, which are: Looking Ahead, Understanding Yourself, Appreciating People, Building Friendships, Defining Genuine Love, and Facing Choices.
- The purpose of the course is to learn to make choices that will enable students to live a healthy life.
- Key concepts:
- Poor decisions can keep us from reaching our life goals.
- Our relationships often determine whether or not we reach our goals.
Lesson 1: Looking Ahead
- Objectives:
- Comprehend how the relationships they establish and the choices they make will affect the rest of their lives.
- State the purpose of the course.
- Identify personal objectives.
- Key terms:
- Goal: the end a person hopes to achieve and to which their effort is directed.
The Game "The Best Road"
- The game introduces the unit's focus on relationships by looking at how the choices we make and the relationships we establish affect our lives.
- The game is played in three teams: Road 1 to the mountains, Road 2 to the beach, and Road 3 to the big city.
- Each team has a narrator who reads a story about their team's destination.
- At each station, students choose a GO or STOP square, which determines whether they can proceed to the next station or must wait.
Story for Road 1: The Mountains
- The story is about a trip to the mountains, where the traveler faces various challenges and decisions.
- There are five stations, each presenting a different scenario:
- Station 1: Avoiding a mud hole on the dirt road.
- Station 2: Deciding whether to speed on a long, straight stretch of road.
- Station 3: Choosing whether to drink a beer offered by friends while driving.
- Station 4: Dealing with a flat tire.
- Station 5: Arriving late to meet a friend due to the flat tire.
Story for Road 2: The Beach
- The story is about a trip to the beach, where the traveler faces different challenges and decisions.
- There are five stations, each presenting a different scenario:
- Station 1: Finding an alternative route due to a road closure.
- Station 2: Helping a child whose house is on fire.
- Station 3: Driving in the rain.
- Station 4: Buying gas before getting to the beach.
- Station 5: Hitting a parked car.
Story for Road 3: The Big City
- The story is about a trip to the big city, where the traveler faces different challenges and decisions.
- There are five stations, each presenting a different scenario:
- Station 1: Stopping at a stop sign.
- Station 2: Getting lost in the city.
- Station 3: Getting thirsty and deciding whether to drink beer.
- Station 4: Dealing with a wrong turn.
- Station 5: Finding an alternative route due to a road closure.### Game Overview
- The game is a simulation where students take turns traveling through a road, making decisions at various stations that affect their journey.
- The goal is to reach a destination, and the journey represents the challenges and decisions we face in life.
Station One: Obstacle on the Road
- The traveler encounters a large, deep mudhole on the road.
- Choices: GO (try to navigate through the mudhole) or STOP (avoid the mudhole).
- Consequences: GO may result in getting stuck, while STOP allows the traveler to continue safely.
Station Two: Speeding Challenge
- The traveler is challenged by friends to see how fast their car can go.
- Choices: GO (speed up) or STOP (decline the challenge).
- Consequences: GO may result in getting a ticket from a police officer, while STOP allows the traveler to avoid the risk.
Station Three: Drinking and Driving
- The traveler is offered a beer by friends while driving.
- Choices: GO (accept the beer) or STOP (decline the beer).
- Consequences: GO may result in a car accident, while STOP allows the traveler to continue driving safely.
Station Four: Flat Tire
- The traveler gets a flat tire.
- Choices: GO (get angry and kick the car) or STOP (change the tire with friends' help).
- Consequences: GO may result in wasting time and getting a delay, while STOP allows the traveler to continue quickly and safely.
Station Five: Late Arrival
- The traveler is running late due to a flat tire.
- Choices: GO (speed up to try to arrive on time) or STOP (drive safely and arrive late).
- Consequences: GO may result in getting another ticket, while STOP allows the traveler to arrive late but safely.
Road 2: The Beach
- The traveler takes a group of friends to the beach.
- Stations: Road closed due to an accident, helping a child in a burning house, rainy road conditions, running out of gas, and hitting a parked car.
- Choices and consequences vary at each station, but the goal is to reach the beach safely.
Road 3: The Big City
- The traveler drives to the big city to see a movie.
- Stations: Stop sign, wrong turn, getting lost, refusing to ask for directions, and buying beer.
- Choices and consequences vary at each station, but the goal is to reach the movie theater safely.
Game Analysis
- The game highlights the importance of decision-making and its consequences in life.
- Friends' influences can affect the choices we make.
- The game encourages students to think about their goals and how to achieve them despite obstacles and challenges.### Understanding Yourself
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Lesson Objectives:
- Identify the 5 dimensions of a person
- State 2 evidences for why each person is special and valuable
- Identify qualities that make them unique by writing a poem about themselves
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Key Concepts:
- I am special because I am unique
- I am special because I am wonderfully made
- Human beings are not perfect
- I am valuable because I am deeply loved
- We need to take care of special things
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Key Terms:
- Unique: one of a kind
- Health: the state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease
Materials Needed
- Chalkboard and chalk
- 1 egg and if possible 2 or 3 dyed or decorated eggs
- Bowl
- One object that is special to you
Background Information
- Adolescents with high self-worth are motivated to make good decisions and seek the best for their future
- High esteem enables them to postpone immediate gratification and avoid dangerous behaviors
- Low self-worth can lead to undervaluing oneself and needing an objective assessment of their worth
Explore the importance of relationships, self-awareness, and building healthy connections with others. This quiz delves into understanding oneself, appreciating people, and defining genuine love.
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