SMART Goals
What does the "S" in SMART stand for?
Specific
Which Thinking Hat focuses on facts and information?
White Hat
What is stress?
The body's response to a demand or challenge
What drug category slows the nervous system?
Depressant
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should a person aim for each day
5
What does the "M" in SMART stand for?
Measurable
Name one healthy strategy for handling peer pressure.
Say no, walk away, choose supportive friends, talk to a trusted adult
What is a stressor?
Anything that causes stress
What part of the brain does alcohol affect first?
Frontal Lobe
What do calories provide for the body?
Energy
Give an example of a SMART goal.
"I will run 2 miles 3 times a week for the next month."
What does the Green Hat represent?
Creativity and new ideas
Give one physical sign and one emotional sign of stress.
Physical—headache, stomachache, tiredness. Emotional—anxiety, sadness, anger, irritability.
What is drug misuse?
Using medicine in a way not directed by a doctor
What should make up half of your plate according to MyPlate?
Fruits and Vegetables
Explain why SMART goals increase success.
They are specific, measurable, and trackable, making progress easier to monitor.
List three things someone should consider before making a major decision.
Consequences, safety, information, options, feelings, advice from trusted adults, long-term effects
Explain the difference between positive stress and negative stress.
Positive stress motivates; negative stress causes emotional or physical harm.
Name one example of a stimulant and explain its effect on the body.
Cocaine; stimulants speed up the nervous system.
Ritalin
Adderall
What happens to excess glucose when the body cannot immediately use it?
It is often stored as fat.
A student says, "I want better grades." Rewrite it as a SMART goal.
I will study 30 minutes every night for the next month to raise my average by 5 points.
A friend wants you to skip class. Explain how you could resist the peer pressure using healthy decision-making skills.
Say no confidently, consider consequences, seek support from trusted adults, walk away, etc.
A student is stressed about exams and sports. Describe two healthy coping strategies and explain why they help.
Exercise, deep breathing, sleep, talking to someone, journaling, etc. with explanation.
Explain two ways drug or alcohol use can negatively affect a teenager's future goals.
Poor grades, addiction, damaged relationships, legal problems, lost opportunities, etc.
Calculate the max heart rate for a 16-year-old and name one activity that improves cardiovascular endurance.
220 − 16 = 204 bpm; running, cycling, or swimming.