Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.1D Grade 4 CPI 6

 

Standard: 2.1 - Wellness

 

Strand: D - Diseases and Health Conditions

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 6 - The student will discuss myths and facts about mental illness.

 

Grade: 4

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        RESILIENT ME - Prepare for this activity by making three sets of cards, each set containing two cards: one red and one green. On the front of the red cards, write a situation. On the back of the card, write an inappropriate solution to the problem. On the front of the corresponding green card, write the same situation, but on the back write a positive, health-promoting solution. Ask for two volunteers and give each volunteer one of the cards. Explain that both cards involve the same situation. The student with the red card reads it aloud and then takes one step back. The student with the green card takes one step forward. Discuss the situation and possible solutions. Emphasize the need for strong decision-making skills.

SAMPLE SITUATIONS: DECISIONS
-         I forgot to do my homework.
-        My best friend and I had an argument.
-        I broke something at home and hid it.
-        My friend wants to borrow my homework.
-        My friends want to steal some candy from the corner store.

Variation: Divide the class into small groups. Students role-play each situation and decide on the best solution to the problem. Videotape the role-plays or present the skits to other classes for feed-back.

 

       Variation: Each student develops a list of wise choices and adds to the list during the school year. Post the lists in a visible