The Fun Stuff and The Tough Stuff - Classroom Connection S3 E7

Описание: SEASON 3, EPISODE 7:
7th graders reflect on the first half of the school year, focusing on Health Class routines and units this quarter that balanced difficult topics with more "fun," laid back activities. The students also talk about what they're looking forward to in the new year!

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS:
Question 1: Talk about the first half of the school year. What's been good about 7th grade?

Question 2: What Health Class activities from Health Class activities do you think are most memorable?

Question 3: Does it help to balance our tough topics with the fun stuff?

Question 4: What are you looking forward to about the new year?

TEACHING FOCUS:
Part of the difficulty of Health Ed is helping students remain excited to come to class (and to school) despite difficult, necessary conversations. Middle schoolers want to be challenged and look for guidance on life's tough topics, but they also want to enjoy and appreciate life at the same time.

What do you do as the teacher to allow the balance of fun classroom routines and important life lessons on mental health, substance use, nutrition, social health, sexual wellness, etc.?

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