Communication
What is active listening?
Paying close attention and showing you understand what someone is saying
What is income?
Money you earn from working
How often should you brush your teeth?
At least twice daily
What does empathy mean?
Understanding and caring about how someone else feels
What should you do if you make a mistake?
Admit it and try to fix it
Give one example of a respectful way to disagree with someone.
“I see your point, but I feel differently because…” (or similar respectful response)
What is a budget?
A plan for how to spend and save money
Name one step of doing laundry.
Sort clothes, wash, dry, fold, or put away clothes
Name one healthy way to calm down when feeling angry.
Deep breathing, walking away, counting, talking to someone
Name one step in solving a problem.
Identify the problem, think of solutions, choose one, and try it
What body language shows you are engaged in a conversation?
Eye contact, nodding, facing the speaker
Give one example of a need instead of a want.
Food, housing, basic clothing, medicine
What should you do before cooking food?
Wash hands, clean surfaces, and prepare ingredients
What is peer pressure?
When someone tries to influence your behavior or choices
Why is it important to complete tasks you start?
Shows responsibility and builds trust
During a group project, Ana wants to share her idea but keeps getting talked over by other students. She decides not to speak up at all. What communication problem could happen if Ana stays silent?
Her idea won’t be heard, and the group may miss a helpful contribution
What is it called when you spend more money than you have?
Overspending or going into debt
What temperature should chicken be cooked to in order to be safe to eat?
(Answer will count if you are ten under or over)
165°F
(155°F to 175°F)
Give one example of a personal boundary someone might set in a friendship.
Asking for space, not sharing private information, or respecting privacy
What should you do before making a decision if you are unsure about the outcome?
Think about possible consequences
During a job interview, the interviewer asks a question, and Jayden gives only one-word answers and doesn’t ask any questions back. Why might this hurt Jayden’s chances of getting the job, and what would be a better interview behavior?
It may make Jayden seem uninterested or unprepared; better behaviors include giving complete answers, speaking clearly, and asking questions about the job
If you earn $50 and spend $60, how much more did you spend than you earned?
$10
What is the temperature danger zone for food safety?
40°F – 140°F
How might constant negative peer pressure affect someone’s self-esteem?
It can lower confidence and lead to unhealthy decision-making
Why is it helpful to consider long-term effects when making choices?
Some choices may have negative results later even if they seem good now