Managing Stress
What are three things you can do to reduce stress while studying?
Examples: taking breaks every 20 - 30 minutes, listening to music, having a snack, getting enough sleep, etc
What are five things to remember when trying to make a good first impression?
Examples: Maintain eye contact, listen intently, be engaged, be polite, be kind, smile, ask questions to show that you're interested, etc
How much sleep should a middle schooler get every night?
8 - 10 hours of sleep
How many public grade schools are there in Waltham?
11-
7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools
What are two coping mechanisms you can use to calm down discretely during class?
Examples: taking deep breaths, tensing your muscles, tapping pressure points, etc
What percent of Waltham middle school students participate in extracurricular activities?
55.5%
What percentage of Waltham middle school students frequently deal with overwhelming stress?
30.2%
(bonus: what group deals with the most stress? answer: lgbtq+ community)
How many people live in Waltham?
~64,000
What are four things that can worsen stress?
Examples: excessive caffeine, lack of physical activity, drug use, lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, lack of outdoor activity, excessive screen time
What type of chronic health conditions can social interaction help prevent?
Cardiovascular diseases, dementia
(bonus: what health issues can excessive electronic use cause? answer: issues with vision, headaches, sleep issues, issues with neck/shoulders/back)
What is the most common mental illness in the United States?
Anxiety disorders
What percentage of households in Waltham speak a language other than English?
32.7%
(bonus: what percent of households are occupied by a married couple? answer: 39.7%
How many Waltham middle school students use nicotine products at least once a month?
4.7%
(bonus: why do you think people use nicotine products?)
What are three types of relationships you should build with adults and peers in order to set yourself up for success at school and extracurriculars?
Examples: positive relationships with teachers, a good reputation with other students, connections to adults with potential career opportunities, positive relationships with your employers, trustworthy friends
When did depression begin to be acknowledged / recorded in history? (a time period is an acceptable answer)
2000 - 1000 B.C.E.
When was Waltham established as its own city? (answers within a 5 year bracket are acceptable)
1884