Risk Factors
Growth Mindset
Sparks and Goals
Field Trips
Grab Bag
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This attitude is usually another way of kids saying "I feel powerless" or "I'm afraid to fail."
What is the "I Don't Care" Attitude.
100
What are the four things your brain needs to function best?
The four things your brain needs are fuel, rest, exercise, and challenge.
100
What is a "spark?"
A spark is a passion, interest, or talent that makes you excited. It's something that you aren't forced to do, but something you choose to like. By age 10, all kids should have a spark.
100
Name a guest speaker that had to do with animals.
Zoo Zap!
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What does REAL stand for in our classroom?
Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership
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What is a risk factor?
A risk factor are things in our lives that help us survive, but prevent us from reaching our full potential. For example, putting down other people may make us feel better right now, but will not help us be successful in the future.
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What is a "growth mindset?"
A growth mindset is the belief anyone can get better at something through effort, strategies, and help.
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What is a "spark champion?"
A spark champion is a person in your life that supports and encourages your interest in a spark. This can be a teacher, parent, coach, friend, or someone who has the same spark as you.
200
When Up and Over came to speak in our classroom, what was one personal obstacle they mentioned?
ex. violence, gang activity, drugs, mental illness, taking care of younger siblings
200
What is Camp Fire doing on Tuesday March 13th at 6:30 PM?
Family Night! Camp Fire students can bring their parents and siblings to our classroom for dinner and awards.
300
What is a "fearship?"
"Fearships" are relationships we have that prevent us from reaching our fullest potential. For example, it could be a friend that puts you down or encourages you to engage in dangerous behavior.
300
What is a "fixed mindset?"
A fixed mindset is the belief that people are born with a certain amount of intelligence or a certain personality and can't really change those qualities.
300
What are the 3 keys to a good goal?
A good goal must be meaningful, realistic, and stretching.
300
What did the University of Portland basketball coach say he was looking for in a recruit?
A good person and a good student.
300
How many people get to go to the Camp Fire Talent Show?
Armin can invite 2 students to watch the show. But you can also attend if you are chosen by Zoe to be an act in the Talent Show.
400
What are "dream thieves?"
"Dream thieves" are the people, choices, and actions in our lives that rob us of our dreams. For example, skipping school can be a dream thief for a student who wants to go to college because it'll hurt his chances.
400
As a team, come up with one phrase a person with a fixed mindset might say.
Fixed mindset people talk about talent and natural gifts rather than hard work and effort. ex. "This test is too hard for me. I'm just not good at math." ex. "I'm just naturally good at baseball."
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What are the sparks of everyone in your team and why?
varies depending on team
400
At Dark Horse Comics, our tour guide Aub said you don't have to be interested in drawing to work there. What are the other Sparks of the employees at Dark Horse?
ex. writing (someone has to write the stories), languages (someone translates the books to other languages), Facebook and advertising (someone has to spread the word about their new products), math (someone has to figure out the money the company earns)
400
How does Armin select the students who go to the Talent Show?
Armin is looking for students with positive behavior (keeping it REAL), who attend Camp Fire regularly, and who participate in our Peninsula Poetry Slam.
500
What is the only risk factor that is not in your control?
"Family/Environment" is the only risk factor we can't control. Otherwise, we can choose to engage in any of the others.
500
As a team, come up with one statement a person with a "growth mindset" would say.
People with a growth mindset focus more on hard work, changing strategies, and asking for help. ex. "I got an A on that test because I studied all week for it." ex. "Don't give me the answer. I want to figure it out, but could you let me know if I'm on the right track?"
500
Who are the spark champions for everyone on your team and why?
varies depending on team
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Why do we go on field trips in Camp Fire?
To explore our sparks, learn about possible careers or opportunities, and to learn what it takes to achieve our goals.
500
In what city did our new instructor, Heather, used to teach?
New York City.
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