1. What is the meaning of health?

2.  Health is the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being.Wellness  Being healthy means having a balanced health triangle. A state of wellbeing.

3.  The three sides of your health are connected, like the sides of a triangle. Relates to your body Interacting/relating to people Mind, Brain, Thinking/Thoughts, Feelings

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5. This Involves…  Keeping your body fit  Going to the doctors  Getting enough sleep  Practicing good hygiene  Avoiding drugs  Eating well

6. Social Health Involves  Getting along with parents, siblings, friends, and teachers  Making and keeping friends  Giving and receiving support when needed and being a good citizen/student  Feeling connected to people  Participating in sports or after school hobbies/activities/club

7. Liking and accepting yourself.  Short? Tall? Skinny? Chubby?  Dark skin? Light skin? How do you feel about yourself? Why?  Love yourself!  You are very special! The ability to show emotions in a healthy & accepted manner  This involves expressing emotions  Facing problems  Dealing with pressure & stress  Staying positive

8.  Learning new things  Trying new things  Thinking  Reading/writing  Solving problems  Coping with stress

9. Physical Mental/Emotional  Exercise  Eating healthy  Going to the doctors  Getting enough sleep  Good hygiene  Avoiding drugs, alcohol, and smoking  Emotions/feelings  Dealing with stress  Staying educated  Feeling good about yourself  Friends  Family  Siblings  Sports teams  Clubs

10. Now it is time to make your own health triangle! At least 4 pictures for each side!

11. CAN’T CONTOL  Heredity  Age  Gender  Race CAN CONTROL  Exercise  Watch weight  Manage stress  Don’t smoke or drink Risk Behaviors- Actions that can cause injury or harm to you or others

12. 1. Complete Survey 2. Add your score (1 point for each yes) 3. Tally your scores for each section.  Physical= ?/6  Social= ?/6  Mental/Emotional= ?/6

13.  Create your own health triangle  Based on your score from the survey…  Think of a logo that represents you and draw each side of your triangle  Make a goal for your weakest area Goal: Ask for help when I need it My scores from the survey Physical= 6/6 Social= 5/6 Mental/Emotional= 4/6 Physical Social Mental/Emotional My Health Triangle *Remember “Balance” is the key!

14. Groups of 4 1.Quiz MasterAsks the questions/Tells answer 2. Answer PersonGives the answer 3. Score Keeper/PraiserWrites score/encourages 4. Coach Give clues/Helps the answer person * 1pt. for each correct answer *