Word up! (Know your Definitions)
What's a goal?
What is something you want to achieve or do?
You have a big test, but your friend wants to play video games. How do you make a choice that helps your future?
What is studying first, then playing after?
What are feelings? Provide examples.
What are emotions like happy, sad, mad, or excited?
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
What is a civil rights leader who fought for equality?
Someone says, "Boys don't cry." What's wrong with this statement?
What is everyone has feelings, and it's okay to show them?
What is a Jaama?
What is a group or family
You have two chores and one hour until your parent comes home. What's the best way to use your time?
What is doing the hardest chore first, then the other one?
You feel angry. What's one healthy way to deal with it?
What is taking deep breaths or talking to someone you trust?
What is Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethopia, etc.
A teacher thinks you're not good at math because of how you look. What's one way to respond?
What is proving them wrong with your actions (acing your test and quizzes) and speaking up?
What is a stereotype?
What is a belief about a group of people that isn't always true?
You're feeling down. What's a healthy activity that might help?
What is going outside, talking to someone, or doing something you love?
A friend is quiet and looks sad. What's a kind thing you can say?
What is "Are you okay?" or "Do you want to talk?"
What is Kwanzaa, and who celebrates it?
What is an African American holiday that celebrates culture and community?
Your classmate assumes you can rap because you're Black. What would you say?
What is "Not all Black people rap; everyone has different talents"?
What does it mean to have empathy?
What is understanding how someone else feels?
Describe the schedule that Kamaree Wilkinson follows as a student-athlete, as he mentioned during his visit (including how many days he practices, how often, and at what time of day).
He described having earlier morning and evening practices daily for several hours per day.
Someone was talking about your sibling, this make you furious but you don't want to get into any more trouble at school. How can you appropriately handle this situation?
What is express to this person how they made you feel and try to resolve the issue or tell a teacher/adult. (various answers)
Who was Trayvon Martin and why was his story so impactful?
What is a teenage boy who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch person in Trayvon's neighborhood. His story was so impactful because it brought light to the impact of stereotyping of Black boys.
What can you do if someone judges you by your background or neighborhood?
What is show them who you really are and take pride in where you're from?
What is the Underground Railroad?
What is a system by which people of African heritage escaped slave states in the South to freedom in the North and Canada
You want to become a great football player. What's a SMART goal you could set? (Remember SMART stands for S-specific, M-measurable, A-achievable, R-relevant, T-time bound).
Name two ways to stay calm when you're stressed.
What is using mindfulness (deep breathing), counting to 10, taking a walk?
Why is it important to learn about African Kings and Queens?
What is to understand that Black history began before slavery and includes greatness?
In week 4, we talked about countering stereotypes, name TWO of the notable Black men from the '100 Notable Black Men' worksheet.