Bellwork :

1. In your own words, define the word: Bellwork:

2. STRESS inMiddle School Ms. Claire Cabrera Science E-12

3. Come prepared • Participate in Activities • Mutual Respect • Share your ideas • Have fun learning Norms

4. Identify stressors in middle school • List healthy and unhealthy ways to deal with stress • Recognize signs of stress • Partake in stress-related activities SLO: I can…

5. Everyone stands up. Toss the ball to someone else, without speaking or making a sound. If you miss the catch, make a sound or talk, you’re out (have a seat). Warm up: Silent Ball

6. headaches • stomachaches • overeating or skipping meals • having trouble falling asleep or sleeping too much • a drop in school performance • irritability/mood swings or complaining a lot • angry or aggressive behavior • avoiding friends or withdrawing socially • spending hours a day online, watching TV, or playing video games What are some signs of stress?

7. Have a classmate sign only once on your BINGO card. Stress BINGO

8. fitting in • having friends • adjusting to a new school • doing well in school • taking on too many activities • making mistakes • feeling different • Family • Peer Pressure What are some stressors?

9. parents going through a divorce • a death or illness in the family • unemployment or a financial crisis in the family • bullying or teasing at school • abuse or neglect • children assuming too many adult responsibilities at a young age • being in a physically or emotionally abusive relationship • fear of going to school • signs of an eating disorder -- excessive weight loss, avoiding situations involving • food, loss of menstrual cycle in girls, excessive exercise, or extreme concern with • body weight and shape • breaking the law • running away Other stressors…

10. Drugs/Alcohol • Smoking/Chewing Betel Nut • Sleeping too much • Eating too much • Not eating at all • Not sleeping at all • Self-harm Unhealthy ways we deal with stress…

11. Meditate • Exercise • Eat Healthy • Sleep enough • Listen to music • Talk about it • Read a book/Watch a movie • Scream!!!! Healthy ways to deal with stress…

12. Stress & your Body

13. Activity #2: Belly Dancing **Listen to and follow the teacher’s instructions. Belly Dancing

14. There are many stressful situations — at work, at home, on the road and in public places. We may feel stress because of poor communication, too much work and everyday hassles like standing in line. Emergency stress stoppers help you deal with stress on the spot. Try these emergency stress stoppers. You may need different stress stoppers for different situations and sometimes it helps to combine them. • Count to 10 before you speak. • Take three to five deep breaths. • Walk away from the stressful situation, and say you'll handle it later. • Go for a walk. • Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry" if you make a mistake. • Set your watch five to 10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late. • Break down big problems into smaller parts. For example, answer one letter or phone call per day, instead of dealing with everything at once. • Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy roads to help you stay calm while driving. • Smell a rose, hug a loved one or smile at your neighbor. Emergency Stress Stoppers

15. Think of 6 ways you can relieve your stress. Write one on each side of the die. • When you feel stressed, roll the die and perform the specified activity. DIE, STRESS DIE! (lol)Assessment