Physical Health
True or false: the only reason to exercise is to lose weight.
False
True or false: only adults deal with mental health issues. Kids/teens are too young to understand.
SUPER FALSE
True or false: around 90% of teens (ages 13-17) have used social media.
True
True or false: nutrition facts tell you how many calories something has.
True (among other things)
True or false: health is an awkward class and everything is super weird and/or uncomfortable.
False!!!!!!!
What is the hardest working muscle in your body? (hint: it's an organ)
Heart
What is the name of the profession that people go to to talk about their thoughts, feelings, and emotions?
Therapist, psychiatrist, psychologist
True or false: if you post something anonymously, it is nearly impossible for someone to find out it was you.
False! It can be pretty easy with the right knowledge
Name one of the top 5 most popular candies in America.
1. M&Ms
2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
3. Hershey Bar
4. Snickers
5. KitKat
Scenario: You see a dog wearing a vest that identifies it as a service dog. Their human is just sitting on a bench, not doing anything. Can you go up and pet the dog?
No! If an animal is wearing any type of identification that indicates it's a service animal, you shouldn't even really make eye contact with it. It needs to be alert at all times in case their human needs something.
How many sports are SHS athletes allowed to play in a season?
1
What percentage of kids worldwide ages 10-19 experience at least one mental health condition?
A. 9%
B. 14%
C. 22%
D. 38%
B. 14%
Which of the following is an acceptable reason to have a public social media profile:
A. You want to become famous
B. You want to get as many followers as possible
C. You want to meet new people
D. You are already a public figure (celebrity, politician, etc.)
D. There isn't any real reason for your profile to be public unless you are someone who is in the public eye.
What shape are the food groups organized into?
Pyramid/triangle
What is one difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal?
Service: can be brought into all public spaces, can always fly in a plane with their human, specially trained for specific tasks
Emotional support: cannot be brought into public spaces that do not allow pets, can't always fly in a plane with their human, no special training
Name at least one aerobic exercise.
Swimming, cycling, dancing, walking, hiking, using an elliptical
Name the three guidance counselors at SMS.
Mr. Randall, Ms. Curtin, and Ms. Waffle
Which of the following celebrities has reported being a victim of bullying:
A. Zayn Malik
B. Selena Gomez
C. Rihanna
D. Lady Gaga
Trick question! All of these people were bullied when they were younger.
Name the six main food groups.
Grains, proteins, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and oils/fats.
How many varsity sports teams does SHS have?
14
What body movement takes 200 muscles to do? (hint: it's something most people do every day)
Take a step
What is the most common mental health disorder among teens (ages 13-17) in the U.S.?
Anxiety
Where can you go to report a specific instance of bullying at SMS? (hint: it's not a person)
The SMS website! There is a link on the homepage.
Which of the following is not another name for sugar:
A. glucose
B. trucose
C. fructose
D. dextrose
B. trucose (I made that word up)
Name at least two teachers I had when I went to SMS.
Ms. Murphy, Ms. Mast, Mr. Rogers, Ms. Kwiatek, Mr. Brown, Ms. Harris, Ms. Bowler, Mr. Butler
(Ms. Cresta was my 4th grade teacher)