Self-Respect
What is self-respect?
How we show kindness to ourselves
What part of the brain is known as the thinking brain?It helps us make good choices, reason, rationalize.
The Cerebral Cortex
Name one way to show respect to others at home.
Many correct answers! Some examples include: clean your room, help your family members, take care of your pet, etc.
RAK’s Definition of Respect
Treating people, places, and things with kindness
When someone intentionally uses their online platform to be cruel and disrespect others
Trolling
Why is it important to show ourselves respect first?
If we are not kind to ourselves, it is really hard to be kind to others
What part of the brain is known as the emotional brain? This is the “fight, flight, or freeze” part of the brain.
The Limbic System
Name two ways to show respect in our community.
Many correct answers! Some examples include: Pick up after yourself, follow community rules/laws, keep community clean, treat others in the community with kindness, etc.
Why is it important to respect our classmates?
Having an environment where everyone feels equally respected creates a space that is happier, free from negative stress, and helps us to learn and interact better
When a person uses digital technology to bully or treat another person in a cruel manner (This goes WAY BEYOND disrespect!)
Cyberbullying
Name two things you can do each day to show respect for yourself.
There are many correct answers! Some examples are: eat healthy food, take care of yourself, pay attention in class, do your work, stand up for what you believe in..etc!
Our body's 3 natural responses to danger. Hint: Three stress responses that helps you react to perceived threats, like coming in close contact with a bear.
Flight, Fight, and Freeze
Name three ways to show respect at school.
Many correct answers! Some examples include: Be kind to your classmates, raise your hand before speaking, listen to the teacher, follow classroom rules, help others, etc.
What is the golden rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated
What is the goal of trolling?
The goal for the person who is trolling another is to get them to react or make them feel bad.
Name one way you can show self-respect on social media.
There are many answers. Some examples are: post appropriate photos, only follow or accept followers that you know, follow accounts that bring you joy, maintain your privacy, show kindness, etc!
When we feel disrespected, which part of our brain takes over?
The Limbic System (the emotional brain)
Name four things you like about yourself. (Showing Self-Respect!)
Any 4 positive things about yourself :)
Name three of the top 10 ways 6th graders will show respect to one another.
1. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything
2.Be a good listener
3. Worry about yourself
4. Use kind words
5. Be a leader, not a follower
6. Give people their personal space
7. Be willing to change
8. Be willing to see other people’s perspectives
9. Aceepting others for who they are
10. Help others no matter what
Name one thing you could do if you saw someone being "trolled" on social media.
One of your "friends" is constantly making fun of you behind your back but acts nice to your face. You have tried talking it out with them, but this behavior has not changed. What can you do in this situation to show that you have self-respect?
There can be multiple answers. One way to show self-respect in this situation is to remove yourself from the "friendship" and be friends with people who treat you well whether you are around or not.
When we feel sad, angry, etc., our bodies release a hormone called _________ that keeps us in this state of heightened anxiety and awareness.
It can take up to __ hours to get rid of the extra amount of this hormone!
Cortisol, 4 hours
Name two things that you respect about someone on your team.
When people are in respectful environments, they are more productive, happier, better at working in teams, and more creative! This is called "The ______ ______"
The Respect Effect
Name one song that you listen to that shows a form of respect (self-respect, respect for others, etc.) and why you think the song shows respect.
Many correct answers! Some somewhat current song examples are: Fight Song by Rachel Platten, Roar by Katy Perry, Scars To Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara