Class Rules/Expectations
What is the expectation regarding cell phones and earbuds when entering Health class?
100: Where did Mr. Babcock go to college to study health and education?
SUNY Delhi
These are the three balanced sides of the Health Triangle.
(Answer: Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social health.
This viral, brightly colored electrolyte drink brand created by Logan Paul and KSI is often mistaken for a healthy sports drink but actually contains high amounts of artificial sweeteners and zero sodium for hydration.
These highly addictive electronic devices heat liquid nicotine or flavorings into an aerosol. (
Vapes / E-cigarettes.)
What should you do immediately upon taking your seat at the start of the period?
Read the board and begin the daily bellringer or warm-up activity quietly.)
What is Mr.Babcock's favorite physical activity or sport to stay active?
Running/Lifting.
High school placement anxiety or stress about grades affects this specific side of the triangle.
(Answer: Mental/Emotional health.)
In the Pixar movie Inside Out 2, this orange character joins Riley's brain as she hits puberty, perfectly illustrating a major mental health shift for 8th graders.
Anxiety.
This chemical found in tobacco products and vapes tricks the adolescent brain into wanting more.
Nicotine.
When the fire alarm sounds, what is the exact exit route our specific classroom must take?
Quietly line up by the door and head downstairs through the front exit door to the grass.
What is your teacher's go-to healthy snack (or absolute favorite cheat-meal treat)?
Eggs/Pizza
Choosing a positive friend group and resolving arguments peacefully strengthens this side of the triangle.
Social health.
This strategy is used by energy drink companies when they pay famous video streamers, TikTokers, or athletes to hold their product.
(Answer: Influencer marketing / Target advertising.)
What is "Secondhand Smoke" and why is it dangerous to non-smokers?
Exhaled smoke from a smoker; it contains toxic chemicals.)
Name two essential rules you must follow during a school fire drill to keep everyone safe.
(Answer: Walk quickly, stay in a quiet single-file line, and remain with the class so the teacher can take attendance.)
True or False: Mr. Babcock has a pet that helps them destress after a long day of teaching.
Give an example of how a physical health choice (like staying up until 2 AM gaming) can crash your social health the next day.
Answer: Lack of sleep makes you irritable, leading to arguments with friends.)
What is the term for the anxiety-driven urge to stay constantly connected to social media so you don't miss out on what your peers are doing?
FOMO
This term describes how a person needs more and more of a substance to get the same original effect. (
Tolerance.
Why is a strict rule against mocking or laughing at others especially important in a Health classroom?
(Answer: We discuss highly personal, sensitive topics, and everyone needs to feel safe sharing.)
What is one specific rule your teacher cares about most for keeping this classroom a safe, respectful space?
Respect for yourself and one another.
True or False: If you have a perfect diet and exercise routine, your health triangle is automatically balanced.
(Answer: False; your mental and social health could still be suffering.
Name two ways social media filters and heavily edited TikTok or Instagram photos can negatively impact an 8th grader's mental health.
Distorted body image, low self-esteem, unrealistic life expectations.)
Why is the adolescent brain much more vulnerable to drug addiction than an adult brain?
The prefrontal cortex is still developing, making it highly susceptible to rewiring.