Definitions
History
Handling Anger
Calming Down
Geography
100
An emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like. This is an emotion that is very common and powerful. Although it is common, it is bad if we do not handle it in an appropiate manner.
What is anger?
100
Who is our current (44th) President?
Who is Barack Obama?
100
It is ok to express our anger?
What is true? This should always be done in an appropiate manner. Discuss ways.
100
True or False: It is ok to express your anger.
What is true? Explain why.
100
This is the capital city of the Untied States.
What is Washington, DC?
200
When someone holds back their actions. This is needed when we become angry...We should exercise......It begins with a C
What is control?
200
Who was our 16th President of the US? (Hint: rumor has it he never told a lie..)
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
The most common thing one can do when he becomes angry is_____. This gives you time to calm down as you are doing this. Hint: YOu can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
What is count to ten?
200
True or False. Ripping up paper or punching a pillow is an appropiate way to handle anger.
What is true?
200
This city is nicknamed "the windy city".
What is Chicago?
300
This is something that a person has when he/she has a fit of temper. Babies are known for having these. It is unacceptable for kids who are not babies to react to their anger with these. These are called...?
What is a temper tantrum?
300
How many stars and stripes are there on the American flag?
What is 50 stars and 13 stripes? (Bonus! - What do each of the stars and stripes represent?)
300
You can also do ________when you are angry. People looking at you may think that you are crazy but it works. Hint: It begins with a t
What is talk to yourself to help you calm down? This keeps you from making bad choices because of your anger.
300
What is visualizing? This can be used to help you calm down.
What is thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (vacation, person, etc.) - this is similar to taking a mind vacation.
300
What is the name of the ocean that lies along on the east coast of the United States?
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
400
To release your emotions, release your frustrations, release your worries...Students may do this by talking to a counselor, parent, teacher, friend or even writing it in a journal. Doing this helps a person avoid making inappropiate choices related to anger. Starts with a V!
What is venting?
400
What group of people lived on American land before the colonists arrived? (Hint: it's one of the groups of people that took part in the first Thanksgiving)
Who are the Native Americans?
400
What type of behavior is inappropiate when expressing your anger? Give two examples.
What is cursing, yelling, screaming, destroying property, hitting someone, etc.
400
Give two inappropiate ways of dealing with anger.
What is hurting yourself or others, blaming others for your problems, cursing, etc.
400
What state is Mount Rushmore located in?
What is South Dakota?
500
To feel defeated. If a person is doing something or experiencing something and he feels like he wants to give up, it is because he/she has become_______. Often times this leads to anger.
What is frustrated?
500
What year did America gain its independence from Great Britain? (Round to the nearest ten)
What is 1776?
500
Choosing to handle our anger in an inppropiate way like throwing a tantrum, slamming doors, hitting someone, etc are all bad choices.. When we choose to make these choices, we have _____
What are consequences?
500
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name two.
What is disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, etc.
500
What two countries touch the United states? (One on the top, one on the bottom)
What are Canada and Mexico?