Tangled Webs
We used this object to demonstrate how webs of communication become tangled
Ball of yarn
There are at least two 3-letter words in integrity. Name one.
What are get and try
The response our brain goes into when it feels threatened (FFF).
What is fight, flight, and freeze
True or False: Peer pressure is generally seen as a good thing. It's just a friend helping you make the right choice
FALSE: Peer influence is different than peer pressure. Peers can positively influence you to make good choices but pressure is generally seen as negative.
Perseverance is the idea that when it's easy to give up, you should ________
keep going! keep trying! Don't give up!
True or False: Rumors are one way that webs become tangled
TRUE: Spreading rumors are actually one of the fastest ways that lines of communication become mixed up and webs get tangled.
There are at least 3 4-letter words in Integrity. Name one.
This is referred to as your brain's filing cabinet or scrapbook
What is the Hippocampus
True or False: A peer can be anyone you interact with, including classmates, teachers, parents, grandparents, or community leaders
FALSE: Peers can include classmates and others in your general age group. When you are an adult, a peer group often has a wider range of ages as peers are those you work with. As a student, the age range is smaller.
What can you catch, but not throw?
A cold
A friend shares something personal with you and ask you to keep it secret. You think you should because you want to show that you are trustworthy.
You should share that secret if the secret involves __________________.
What is a secret about hurting themselves, wanting to hurt someone, or someone hurting them.
Integrity is choosing to do the right thing, even when...
When no one is looking/watching
This is your brain's threat response center
What is the Amygdala
A poor or unhealthy _____-________ is a significant factor in being easily pressured by peers to do the wrong thing
Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest, it just wasn’t discovered yet.
Someone shares a secret that prompts you to fear for their safety. You want them to trust you, but you know you need to share it with:
Who is a trusted adult (parent, teacher, Mrs. Henninger, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Martz, Mr. Koehler, other adults at school). Do NOT share this secret with a peer thinking that they will handle it.
If you were to find a $20 bill in the hallway, one of these choices is the right one to make (showing integrity)
a. Quietly ask who it belongs to and when no one responds, take it.
b. Take it to the main office or a trusted adult to report it lost
c. Give it to a classmate to take to the office for you
d. Just take it for yourself
What (b.) take it directly to the main office or a trusted adult
Your brain relies on this part, in the front, to make logical decisions and good choices
What is the PreFrontal Cortex
Name 3 positive things a peer might influence you to do
Get good grades, stand up to someone, pursue a goal, try a fun/safe new activity, encourage you to get help, persevere, etc.
What runs, but never walks. Murmurs, but never talks. Has a bed, but never sleeps. And has a mouth, but never eats?
A River
There are many complications to a tangled web. There are a few ways to untangle a web though. These are at least two ways ___________________.
What is apologizing, honest communication, a restorative conversation, owning up to your actions, standing up to others when they try to use information the wrong way, etc.
Give an example of a time you demonstrated integrity.
When I...
Your PFC is one of the last parts of your brain to fully develop. It usually fully develops around this age
What is 25 years
Name 3 things a peer might negatively pressure you to do
Cheat, lie, steal, experiment with unsafe activities, engage in teasing and bullying behaviors, etc.
What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don’t want to use it?
an Anchor