Change (Definitions and Categories)
What is the definition of the word "change"?
Change is when something becomes different than it was before.
Change is a normal part of life.
Some changes are expected, and some happen unexpectedly.
What are the three elements we focused on within the "Circles of Control" Activity?
(Name the three different sections of the circles we used!)
Inner Circle - the things we CAN control
Outer Circle - the things we CANNOT control
Middle - Both!
How long does it typically take to adapt to changes?
It depends on the level of severity of the change itself!
What comes to mind for you when you hear the word "change"?
(Points will be provided for giving thoughtful response)
(Points will be provided for giving thoughtful response)
Does it mean something is wrong with you if you are uncomfortable with change?
Feeling uncomfortable about change does not mean something is wrong with you.
It means you are adjusting, and that is okay!
What are examples of changes we CANNOT control? Give at least TWO examples to receive full points
Changes we CANNOT control:
Other people’s actions
Family decisions (made by parents, caregivers, etc.)
School rules and policies
Weather
Unexpected events
Social media trends
Etc.
What are two general examples of changes you may need to adapt to?
(Name at least two examples to receive full points)
(General examples that may be used)
- New teacher
- Starting back to school
- Learning a new skill
- Moving houses
- Changing careers
What is the definition of the word "adapt"?
To become adjusted to new conditions
Why can change feel difficult?
Our brains like routines because they feel predictable and safe, and changes can disrupt these predictable, safe routines.
What are examples of changes that we are able to control? Give at least THREE examples to receive full points
Changes we are able to control:
Our attitude
Our effort
How we respond
Our choices
Asking for help
How we treat others
Etc.
Give an example of a time you were able to adapt to an unexpected change.
To receive full points for this question, you must:
1. Name the change you adapted to
2. Identify how you were able to adapt to this change
As long as student provided thoughtful responses to the questions, they will receive full points!
What are the four different categories of changes we talked about during our discussions?
- School Changes
- Social Changes
- Family Changes
- Personal Changes
What are the different ways change can make us feel?
(Points will be rewarded for providing at least FOUR different ways change can make us feel!)
EXCITED
STRESSED
SCARED
CONFUSED
A MIX OF ALL OF THESE!
Is this within my control, outside of my control, or both?
"How many followers you have on social media"
(Answer the question and also provide reasoning behind your response for full points)
"How many followers you have on social media"
Can control: (on certain platforms) removing followers from your list
Cannot control: Whether or not a person decides to follow you
What does it mean to be adaptable / what do you have to do to adapt to a change?
You may need to change the way you think, act, and your routine to be adaptable
To receive full 500 points for this question, you MUST give answers for all parts of the question:
Give one example of EACH type of change:
1. What is one example of a change you may experience at school?
2. What is one example of a change you may experience socially?
3. What is one example of a change you may experience in your family?
4. What is one example of a change you may experience personally?
1. School Changes - new teacher, new classroom, new schedule, etc.
2. Social Changes - new friendships, friend conflicts, breakups, etc.
3. Family Changes - moving homes, new siblings/family members, divorce or remarriage, etc.
4. Personal Changes - growing independence, getting older, getting a job, etc.
To receive full 500 points, answer ALL parts of the question:
1. Is change something that is positive or negative (challenging)?
2. Give an example of a positive change
3. Give an example of a negative (challenging) change
1. Depending on the situation, it could be positive or negative!
2. As long as student provided thoughtful, accurate responses for this - points will count!
3. As long as student provided thoughtful, accurate responses for this - points will count!
What is an example of a change you have experienced recently?
To receive full 500 points you MUST:
- Identify the change you experienced
- Identify if this change in or out of your control
- Discuss how you dealt with/managed the change
Receive full 500 points if student:
- Identified the change they experienced
- Identified if this change was in or out of their control
- Discuss how they dealt with/managed the change
What are the four steps of adapting to change?
(From the video we watched before our chameleon activity!)
1. You are uncomfortable
2. You try to understand the change
3. You think about how you will adapt
4. You adapt to the change