*Bellwork:

*In your own words, define the word:

Ms. Claire CabreraScience E-12

*STRESS inMiddle School

*Norms

* Come prepared* Participate in Activities* Mutual Respect* Share your ideas* Have fun learning

*SLO: I can…

* Identify stressors in middle school* List healthy and unhealthy ways to deal

with stress* Recognize signs of stress* Partake in stress-related activities

*Warm up: Silent Ball

*Everyone stands up. Toss the ball to someone else, without speaking or making a sound. If you miss the catch, make a sound or talk, you’re out (have a seat).

*What are some signs of stress?

headachesstomachachesovereating or skipping mealshaving trouble falling asleep or sleeping too mucha drop in school performanceirritability/mood swings or complaining a lotangry or aggressive behavior avoiding friends or withdrawing sociallyspending hours a day online, watching TV, or

playing video games

*Stress BINGO

*Have a classmate sign only once on your BINGO card.

*What are some stressors?

*fitting in*having friends*adjusting to a new school*doing well in school*taking on too many activities*making mistakes*feeling different*Family*Peer Pressure

*Other stressors…

* parents going through a divorce* a death or illness in the family* unemployment or a financial crisis in the family* bullying or teasing at school* abuse or neglect* children assuming too many adult responsibilities at a young age* being in a physically or emotionally abusive relationship* fear of going to school* signs of an eating disorder -- excessive weight loss, avoiding

situations involving* food, loss of menstrual cycle in girls, excessive exercise, or

extreme concern with* body weight and shape* breaking the law* running away

*Unhealthy ways we deal with

stress…

*Drugs/Alcohol*Smoking/Chewing Betel Nut*Sleeping too much*Eating too much*Not eating at all*Not sleeping at all*Self-harm

*Healthy ways to deal with stress…

*Meditate *Exercise*Eat Healthy*Sleep enough*Listen to music*Talk about it *Read a book/Watch a movie*Scream!!!!

*Stress & your Body

*Belly Dancing

Activity #2: Belly Dancing

**Listen to and follow the teacher’s instructions.

*Emergency Stress Stoppers

* There are many stressful situations — at work, at home, on the road and in public places. We may feel stress because of poor communication, too much work and everyday hassles like standing in line. Emergency stress stoppers help you deal with stress on the spot. Try these emergency stress stoppers. You may need different stress stoppers for different situations and sometimes it helps to combine them.

1. Count to 10 before you speak.2. Take three to five deep breaths.3. Walk away from the stressful situation, and say you'll handle it later.4. Go for a walk.5. Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry" if you make a mistake.6. Set your watch five to 10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late.7. Break down big problems into smaller parts. For example, answer one letter or phone call

per day, instead of dealing with everything at once.8. Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy roads to help you stay calm while driving.9. Smell a rose, hug a loved one or smile at your neighbor.

*DIE, STRESS DIE! (lol)

Assessment

*Think of 6 ways you can relieve your stress. Write one on each side of the die. *When you feel stressed, roll the die and

perform the specified activity.