Know Yourself
What does it mean to be self-aware?
Understanding your qualities, feelings, strengths, and challenges.
Which animal is known as “The Leader”?
Lion.
Name one strength that could help you in middle school.
kindness, creativity, leadership, or patience.
During a group project, what should every team member get a chance to do?
Participate and share ideas.
Your teacher asks your group to choose a leader. You volunteer to organize the tasks and help everyone get started. Which animal might describe you?
Lion.
What is a strength?
A positive quality or skill you have.
Which animal is outgoing, enthusiastic, and optimistic?
Otter.
Is asking a teacher or classmate for help a weakness? Why or why not?
No. Asking for help shows you want to learn and improve.
Why is listening important when working with classmates?
It helps everyone feel heard and understand different ideas.
You notice a new student sitting alone at lunch. You invite them to sit with you. What strength are you showing?
Kindness, empathy, or inclusion.
What is an area for growth?
Something you can learn, practice, or improve.
Which animal is loyal, patient, and dependable?
Gold
How can knowing your strengths help you during a group project?
You can use your skills to contribute and help your team.
What should you do if a classmate has a different idea from yours?
Listen respectfully and discuss both ideas.
You get a low grade on a quiz. Instead of giving up, you review your mistakes and ask your teacher for help. What are you demonstrating?
An area for growth, perseverance, and a willingness to learn.
Name two ways understanding yourself can help you.
It can help you make decisions, communicate, build confidence, or improve relationships.
Which animal likes organizing things and paying attention to details?
Beaver.
You keep getting a math problem wrong. What can you do instead of giving up?
Keep practicing, ask for help, and learn from mistakes.
How can having different strengths make your group project better?
Everyone can contribute different skills and help the group succeed.
Your group disagrees about how to complete an assignment. How can you work together to solve the problem?
Listen to everyone's ideas, communicate respectfully, and agree on a plan.
You and your friend are good at different things. Your friend is great at speaking in front of the class, but you are better at solving problems. Does this mean one of you is better than the other? Why or why not?
No! Everyone has different strengths, and those differences make us unique. We can learn from each other and use our strengths to work together.
Can you have qualities from more than one animal personality? Explain why.
Yes! People have different qualities, and they may relate to more than one animal.
Why is it important to know both what you're good at and what you need to improve?
It helps you understand yourself, build confidence, and set goals for growth.
Your team's marshmallow tower keeps falling apart. What can you do to help your team succeed?
Talk about what went wrong, listen to ideas, adjust the design, and try again.
You're nervous about sharing your ideas in class, but you decide to speak up anyway. What are you practicing, and how could it help you grow?
Confidence and self-advocacy. Speaking up can help you share ideas and become more comfortable participating.