How many hours each night should the average human get?
8 hours
What is Mr. Holland expecting the class to all do once the tardy bell rings?
Voices off, look over the agenda, clear desks, and prepare to meditate.
Which continent and country did Mr. Holland travel to during winter break?
Central America, Belize
Which activity do we do on a weekly basis that relates to the "O" in WHICOR?
Binder checks
Where does puberty start, and at around which age? How long does it last?
Puberty starts in the brain around ages 9-14. It lasts for 4-5 years for most humans.
Daydreaming can help us achieve our goals by using parts of our brain that don't normally work together.
What topic do we usually focus on on Thursdays?
Mental health
What year was Mr. Holland born? (you have 15 seconds to answer this question, time starts now)
1996
What are two types of "Health" that we focus on in this class?
Mental and Physical Health
Which part of the brain is responsible for vision?
Occipital lobe
What is a calorie?
A measurement of the energy content of food. The body needs calories as to perform its functions, such as breathing, circulating the blood, and physical activity.
What are the three things you write and every slice of paper, and WHY do we write them?
Name, Date, Period. This helps all of us stay organized, both teachers and students.
Nov. 23rd, 2022
What are three real-life examples of how we might use writing outside of school, say, in a job, or to communicate with friends/family?
What are three functions of the Temporal lobe?
Hearing, facial recognition, language, reading
What is imposter syndrome and how do you combat it?
Imposter syndrome are feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that stick around, even if you have the experience and accomplishments that say otherwise. This feeling can be combated by sharing your feelings with others, and admitting when you have feelings of doubt or inability.
How many points are most of the classwork assignments? If not ____ points, assignments are sometimes worth _____ points.
5 points (or sometimes 10)
What was one specific lesson we talked about and learned in watching "The Iron Giant?"
You are what you choose to be.
What is the definition of "inquiry"
To be curious about or to ask questions about
Give a good example of motor control, coordination, and body awareness.
Examples: typing, basketball, walking down the hallway (answers may vary)
What are some reasons we procrastinate, even when it feels bad?
Procrastination is the result of our bodies trying to protect us, specifically by avoiding a task we see as threatening. Procrastinators also report a high fear of failure, putting things off because they’re afraid their work won’t live up to their high standards. Overall though, we procrastinate so we can temporarily reduce stress levels.
What does WHICOR stand for?
Writing, Health, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading
What were the three specific topics you were asked to be grateful for on Thursday, December 8th? Hint: this was our most recent Therapy Thursday assignment, and one of Mr. Hollands examples was that he was "thankful for tea, because it keeps me warm after a cold commute to work"
A person you are thankful for
An activity you are thankful for
A food or beverage you are thankful for
What does WHICOR stand for?
Writing, Health, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading
What two hormones are responsible for the way we think, feel, and behave?
Testosterone and estrogen