college seminar april 9, 2014 *healthy choices part iv
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College Seminar
April 9, 2014*Healthy Choices Part IV
Bell Ringer 5 Minutes
OHow do I cope with stress?
AIM
• I will be able to describe the connection between happiness and success and how to apply influence of mood on my won brain.
CHAMPS O C=conversation, you may speak during class
share out and when directed to speak with your peers *REMINDER WE PRACTICE RESPECT!
O H=help, please raise your handO A=activity, you are sharing out and responding
you peers, and responding to the text.O M=movement we are not, all supplies will be
given to youO P=participation, you are listening and responding
to your peers, NO heads down, cell phones and/or eating
Forced Choice 5 Minutes
O "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
O —Mahatma GandhiO What is the quote saying if you put it in
your own words? O What point is the author of the quote
trying to make? O Do you agree with this quote’s message?
Gallery Walk at your table 15 minutes
O Choose the quote that you agree with the most.
O Now as a group share out your quote and why you picked it.
Gallery Walk Discussion Questions
15 minutesO Consider the forced choice that we discussed in our warm-up today. How might the authors of these quotes take a stand on the issue of whether happiness is in a person’s locus of control?
O What perspective do these quotes share about the power of the mind?
O According to the authors of these quotes, how can people use their minds in order to be happy?
O How do you think the authors of these quotes would suggest we grow a mindset to lead a happy life?
O What else, beyond a positive mindset, do many of these quotes suggest it takes to live a happy life?
Habits of Mind 20 Minutes
O “Your group’s task is to match each habit of mind with its icon, descriptive phrase, definition, and a quote. That means each habit is connected to 5 cards. Any questions?”
Group Share 5 Minutes O We’ll continue growing our
understanding of these habits of mind in our next session. To check out today, explain how you think practicing habits of mind might increase a person’s well-being?
Exit Ticket 5 minutes
O Likes and/or dislikes about today’s activity and/or process.