Emotion Detectives
What is one emotion you might feel when something doesn't go the way you expected?
Frustration, anger, disappointment, sadness, etc.
Name one healthy coping skill you could use when you're stressed.
Deep breathing, walking, music, talking to someone taking a break, etc.
On a scale from 1-10, with 1 being very calm and 10 being extremely overwhelmed, what number would represent being completely overwhlemed?
10
Someone cuts in front of you in the lunch line. What is one healthy way you could respond?
Stay calm, politely address it, let it go, or ask an adult for help if necessary
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
Name TWO physical signs that might tell you that you're becoming angry or stressed.
Fast heartbeat, tense muscles, sweating, feeling hot, shaky hands, clenched fists, etc
Which would probably help more when your overwhelmed?
A. Trying to solve everything at once
B. Taking one problem or task at a time.
B
You're at a 3/10 stress level. What might moving to a 4/10 look like?
Any reasonable example of becoming slightly more stressed or having less control.
You receive a bad grade and immediately think "I'm stupid." What could you tell yourself instead?
Examples: "One grade doesn't define me, "I can figure out what I need to improve," or "I can ask for help."
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
Why is it helpful to notice an emotion before it becomes really intense?
You have more time to choose how you respond and use a coping strategy.
You're frustrated with an assignment and want to give up. Name two things you could try before quitting.
Take a short break, ask for help, break it into smaller parts, use positive self-talk, etc.
You're at a 7/10 stress level. What could you do to try to move down to a 6?
Take a break, breathe, get some space, use a coping strategy, ask for help, etc.
Your friend leaves you on read for several hours. You start getting upset. Name two possible explanations besides "They're ignoring me."
They could be busy, sleeping, at practice, with family, have a dead phone, etc.
What is the only mammal capable of true sustained flight?
Bat
You're sitting in class and notice your heart is racing, your shoulders are tense, and you're having trouble focusing. What might your body be telling you?
That you're stressing, anxious, overwhelmed, or experiencing a strong emotion.
You're angry at a friend at a friend and want to send a message immediately. Name two healthy choices you could make before responding.
Pause, put the phone away, take a few breaths, calm down, talk to someone, wait before responding.
Yesterday you felt like an 8/10 but today you're at a 5/10. What could you ask yourself to figure out what helped?
What was different today? or What did I do differently that helped?
You're agruing with someone and realize your anger in getting stronger. What would be a better choice: win the arguement or pause and come back when you're calmer? Explain why.
Pause and return calmer because you're more likely to communicate effectively and avoid making the situation worse.
Which element has the chemical symbol Au?
You're at a 9/10 anger level. Name three things you could do to prevent your anger from controlling your next action.
Examples: pause, breathe, take space, walk away, talk to someone, wait before responding, use a coping strategy.
Your favorite coping strategy isn't helping today. What should you do instead of deciding that nothing works?
Try another healthy strategy and think about what has helped even a little in a similar situation
You're at a 9/10 and need to get through the next 10 minutes without making a situation worse. Create a three-step plan.
1. Pause
2. Use a coping skill
3 Decide what to do after calming down
A teacher corrects you in front of the class. You're embarrassed and angry. Give a three-part response that shows emotional control.
Notice: I'M embarrassed
Pause: Take a breathe and don't react
Choose: Wait until later to respectfully talk to the teacher.
What is the name of the process plants use to convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis