Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
People with this mindset tend to ignore useful feedback or criticism.
Fixed Mindset
When you have courage, you are not ________ to do something.
afraid/scared
True or False: Establishing self love within yourself can help you maintain positive and healthy relationships with others.
True! When you have self love, you know your boundaries and what you are worth, so you accept more positive relationships.
True or False: It is never okay to be angry about something.
False! It is definitely okay to feel anger, but we need to make sure that we respond appropriately while feeling angry.
True or False: Cats' collar bones are similar to humans' collar bones.
False! A cats collar bones DON'T connect to the rest of their skeleton. Instead, they are buried in their shoulder muscles.
True or False: A growth mindset believes that some people are born just smart and talented.
False! Someone who has a fixed mindset will think this, as an excuse to not work hard for success.
Susie does not like trying new foods, but when visiting, her cousin, she tries sushi for the first time. Is she showing courage?
Yes! It takes a lot of courage to try new foods.
What are some things that you can say or do to boost your self-esteem?
Examples include saying positive affirmations, taking care of yourself (good hygiene, dressing nicely), and accomplishing goals.
False! Empathy is UNDERSTANDING others' emotions, not down playing them!
Which Disney princess movie takes place in the United States?
Give an example of a fixed mindset (not the definition, an EXAMPLE).
Personal response
Is resisting peer pressure an example of courage?
Yes! Saying no to your friends about something you know is wrong shows a lot of bravery.
True or False: Self care is something that you only do when you are feeling stressed out.
False! You should always practice self care, and maintain healthy habits.
Getting revenge will make every problem worse. The issues will continue to grow if you fight fire with fire.
Which country eats the most chocolate per person?
Switzerland
How can having a fixed mindset negatively affect a person?
A person with a fixed mindset will never try new things, they will avoid feedback and criticism, and they will not learn from their mistakes. If you don't learn from your mistakes, you'll never be able to grow into success.
Johnny is afraid of the dark, so he stays up all night with a flashlight, even though his parents told him to go to bed. Is he showing courage?
No, he should try to overcome his fear of the dark by using coping skills, and maybe a nightlight. (He should also listen to his parents and go to bed on time!)
Maddie's daily habits include waking up early to shower before school, eating fruit for breakfast, packing a salad for lunch, and working out after school. She also makes sure to go to bed at a good time, to guarantee 8 hours of sleep. Does Maddie follow self care habits, or not?
Yes, she does! She makes healthy choices every day, so that she feels better about herself and her daily routine.
Why is it important to stay calm when responding to a put-down?
It is important to stay calm and think clearly about what to do. This way, you can respond assertively, rather than aggressively.
Who composed the Moonlight Sonata?
Ludwig van Beethoven
You and your friends try out for the basketball team at school. Your friends make the cut, but you don't make the team. The coach tells you that you should try for next year. Using your growth mindset, how will you handle the situation?
Keep practicing to improve your game, be happy for your friends that made the team, and go out for tryouts the next year.
True or False: A great way to overcome a fear is to make a list of all of the reasons you're scared of something, and then think to yourself why those reasons might be silly or untrue.
True! We can think more logically about our fears, and come up with reasons to NOT be afraid anymore.
Eric is at the gym every day, and he makes sure he eats healthy meals and drinks lots of water. When he gets home, he tells himself that he is not doing enough, and failing at his tasks. Does Eric have self love?
No. Even though he is taking care of his body, he continues to think negative thoughts about himself, and isn't giving himself mental room to grow.
True or False: If someone is going through a rough time, it's better for me to tell them about my own experience rather than listen to their experience at the moment.
False! While it is sometimes good to use your own experiences to help give someone advice, you need to listen to what they are going through to truly understand it, instead of telling them about your experience.
About how many types of scarab beetles are there?
About 30,000!