Decision Making
What is the first step of decision-making?
👀 Notice
What are the 3 things good communicators do?
👀 Make eye contact
😊 Use kind words and speak clearly
🧍 Face the speaker with an open body
What skill are we using when we look for tricks that ads use to get people to buy or try something?
Analyze the Influence
What health skill helps you manage your feelings, thoughts, and actions?
😌 Self-Management
You want to tell a classmate to stop taking your supplies without asking.
Which health skill could help?
💬 Communication
Your stomach hurts and you find medicine in a kitchen drawer. What should you do?
Ask a trusted adult before taking any medicine.
A classmate is talking to you, but you are looking at your Chromebook and not listening. Which communication skill are you missing?
Eye contact / facing the speaker.
An ad says:
🍓 Strawberry Ice
🍉 Watermelon Blast
What influence is being used?
🍭 Flavor Appeal
You are feeling frustrated during a game. What is one healthy way to calm down?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, take a break, positive self-talk, etc.
You are upset because you lost a game, but you take a deep breath before reacting.
Which health skill are you using?
😌 Self-Management
A social media post says vaping is safe because it comes in fruit flavors. What important information might be missing?
That vapes can contain nicotine, can be addictive, and can harm your lungs.
Your friend grabs your pencil without asking. What is a respectful way to communicate?
"Please ask before taking my things."
An ad shows a group of friends laughing and having fun together while vaping.
What influence is being used?
👥 Belonging
You are nervous about a test and your stomach feels funny.
What is one self-management strategy you could use?
Deep breathing, positive thinking, asking for help, relaxing muscles, etc.
Your friend wants to swim in water that is too deep for you.
Which health skill would help you choose a safe action?
🧠 Decision-Making
A snack says "Made with Real Fruit!" on the front of the package. Why might you need to think carefully before deciding it is healthy?
The package might make it seem healthy, but it could still contain lots of added sugar or not contain much real fruit.
A classmate keeps tapping your desk while you are trying to work.
Use an I-Statement to communicate how you feel.
"I feel distracted when you tap my desk because I am trying to focus. I need you to stop please."
An ad says:
🔥 #1 Trend
❤️ 2.3 Million Likes
⭐ Everyone Is Doing It
What influence is being used?
⭐ Popularity
Your little brother breaks something that belongs to you. You are really angry.
What could happen if you don't use self-management?
You might yell, say something hurtful, or make a poor choice.
A classmate looks sad and is sitting alone at lunch.
Which health skill could help you know what they might be feeling and how to help?
Communication and ❤️ Relationship Skills (Empathy)
A friend says, "Nothing bad has happened before, so it's safe."
Why is that NOT a good reason to make a decision?
Because something can still be dangerous even if nobody has been hurt yet. Safe decisions should be based on risk, not luck.
You tell someone to stop bothering you, but they keep doing it. What should you do next?
Repeat your boundary and get help from a trusted adult if needed.
An ad says:
😌 "Take a puff and relax."
What influence is being used, and what important information might be missing?
😌 Stress Relief
Missing information could include:
You are disappointed because your team lost, embarrassed because everyone saw, and angry about a bad call.
Name two self-management strategies that could help.
Answer:
Any two appropriate strategies:
You are angry, someone is pressuring you, and you need to decide what to do.
Which TWO health skills could help?
😌 Self-Management
🧠 Decision-Making