Growth Mindset
TRUE OR FALSE: A growth mindset is the belief that your brain stays the same.
FALSE! A growth mindset is the belief that your brain can grow and change.
TRUE OR FALSE: Emotions can affect your decisions.
TRUE: Our feelings impact our thoughts, which impacts our behavior.
TRUE or FALSE: People mostly have more positive thoughts than negative thoughts throughout the day.
FALSE! Generally, people have more negative thoughts than positive thoughts throughout the day.
Give 3 examples of a way a person can be bullied (types of aggression)
1. verbal
2. physical
3. social aggression (rumors, social media posts)
What is a conflict?
a disagreement or argument
TRUE OR FALSE: A example of a fixed mindset is to think: "I'm bad at math."
TRUE! A fixed mindset is the belief that you can't change your brain or learn from your mistakes.
Describe a time you felt a strong emotion. What did you do?
Student gives an appropriate example for points.
Why do people focus more on the negative than the positive?
Because people are hardwired for negative due to our ancestors. Negativity bias kept our ancestors alive. If they missed a threat, it could be fatal whereas a missed opportunity wasn't as impactful.
How is bullying different from harassment?
TRUE OR FALSE: It is impossible to get along with someone I disagree with or don't have anything in common with.
False: You can learn new things from people who have different interests. Friends often disagree on opinions (movies, music, sports, games, etc...).
Give an example of a growth mindset thought...
Examples of correct answers:
"Math is hard for me but I'll keep trying!"
"I going to try to improve my IReady reading score!"
"I learn from my mistakes."
What is the feeling part of the brain called?
Amygdala
Give an example of turning a negative thought into a positive one.
Student will earn points for demonstrating an appropriate example.
race, religion, sexual identity, gender, disability
Name at least 2 reasons a conflict can escalate:
1. jumping to conclusions
2. making assumptions
3. not controlling your emotions
4. involving others
Think back to the video about the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. What did engineers learn from the collapse of the bridge?
They needed to use heavier and sturdier material, the bridge needed to be wider, they needed to spend more time and money building the bridge.
What is the thinking part of the brain called?
Cortex
Give 5 examples of positive self-talk
Student will earn points for coming up with 5 examples.
TRUE or FALSE: bullying and harassment is not that serious.
FALSE!!! It violates the Department of Education discipline code. The school can open an investigation into a bullying or harassment claim and get reported to the department of education. As an adult, you can lose your job if you bully or harass another person at your work site.
Name at least 5 emotion-management strategies you can use if you are experiencing a conflict:
deep breathing, positive self-talk, going for a walk, taking space, talking to someone, asking for help, helping someone out, listening to music, drawing, coloring
Share an example of a time you had either a fixed mindset (gave up) or had a growth mindset (learned from your mistake or pushed through even when something was hard.
Student will share an appropriate example...
Amygdala (feeling part)
Why is positive thinking/positive self-talk important?
Clue: think about how it impacts your behavior...
Example response: Positive thoughts are more likely to lead to positive behavior/outcomes.
What is one inappropriate way to handle a situation in which you witnessed someone potentially getting bullied?
What is one appropriate way to handle a situation in which you witnessed someone potentially getting bullied?
Inappropriate: threatening or fighting the potential bully(ies), joining in on the behavior
Appropriate: get help from a trusted adult
tone of voice, body language, other person's perspective (point of view), compromise/agreement