7TH GRADEMEH 1.2 & 1.3

VOCABULARY

BalanceThe ability to control or stabilize your

equilibrium while moving or staying still.

Discrimination:An act based on prejudice (Preconceived

opinion not based on reason or experience).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5OdTDq30zA

What kind of pressure did the video clip show? How do you feel about the decision-making by

the people in the video? What were some of the consequences that

started to appear at the end of the video clip? What people were in danger or facing

consequences? How could this type of situation be avoided? What actions were in the category of

impulsive behaviors?

WHAT DO ALL THESE HAVE IN COMMON?

Talking out of turn in class, or being disruptive. Interrupting friends or teachers when it is

inappropriate. Grabbing something from a friend’s hand &

accidently breaking it. Buying something you did not really want or

need while shopping with friends. Shoplifting Making a sarcastic comment to a peer, then

regretting it. Laughing at someone being bullied or

harrassed.

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

1.1Many times individuals do not realize how their

actions may affect themselves or the othersaround them. Today we will identify what

impulsive behavior is and analyze the potentialoutcomes of impulsive behavior and consider

how it can affect yourself and others.

1.2Today you will be able to identify resources in your

family, school, or community to assist with an emotional health problem. By the end of the lesson,

you will be able to demonstrate asking for assistance and seek care for yourself or peers who are having a

mental or emotional health problem.

WHAT IS IMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR? Impulsive behavior is defined as acting

or doing without forethought. This means an impulsive act is not planned and potential consequences are not considered.

Sometimes an impulsive action can be fun & spontaneous; other times the impulse can put one at risk for hurtful or dangerous behaviors.

THINK BEFORE YOU ACT Could someone get hurt? Is this consistent with my personal & my

family’s values & expectations? What are the possible negative

outcomes? Will I regret this decision?

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF IMPULSIVE ACTIONS?

Sometimes acting impulsively is the result of negative social pressures.

Peer pressure can be positive or negative.

What are some examples of impulsive behaviors?

OUTCOMES OF IMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR

Injury to self or others Bad reputation Recklessness Danger Damage to property Fines or other issues with the law (being

arrested) Lose a spot on the sports team Lower grade in class Loss of money

PREDICTING POTENTIAL OUTCOMES Read the given scenario for your group

and answer the following questions (On a separate piece of paper)What is the impulsive behavior?Make a list of potential outcomes that could

happen. (At least 4!)Who does the impulsive action affect?What is the best outcome that you would

choose and Why?

VOCABULARY Empathy – Identification with and

understanding another’s situation, feelings or motives.

Stereotype – A person, group, event, or issue considered to conform to an unvarying pattern or manner lacking any individuality. Stereotypes limit expression and may be based on bias.

WHAT IS COMMUNITY? Community is defined as a unified

body of people, individuals with common interests living in a particular area, or an interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a common location.

WHO ARE YOUR COMMUNITY? Parents Teachers Friends Siblings Family members Counselors Nurses School administrators Youth leaders Coaches

YOUR COMMUNITY When choosing someone to help out or

share personal information to, you should choose someone that is:TrustworthyCan provide assistance or support.Have the best interests of the person in

mind.Helps in potential emotional health danger

(Example: suicide, physically hurting others)

BE ASSERTIVE Seeking help from others requires being

assertive & having the courage to reach out.Being assertive means asking for help,

support, and guidance confidently without being aggressive.

HEALTH ISSUES AND RESOURCES WORKSHEET On the worksheet provided, give a

resource for the problem listed. (Example: teacher, parent, friend)