Describe a decision you made recently and how it affected your physical health. Was the impact positive or negative? Explain.

Answers will vary but should include a specific decision (e.g., choosing to walk to school, staying up late to watch TV) and a clear explanation of its impact on physical health (e.g., increased exercise, lack of sleep).

Imagine you are feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork and social pressures. What is one decision you could make to positively impact your mental health?

Answers will vary but should focus on stress management techniques, such as talking to a trusted adult, practicing mindfulness, or engaging in a relaxing activity.

You notice a friend is being excluded from a group activity. What decision could you make to improve your social health and your friend's social health?

Answers will vary but should include actions like inviting the friend to join, speaking up against the exclusion, or finding a different activity where everyone can participate.

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a decision that impacts all three sides of the health triangle?

Deciding to join a sports team, which improves physical fitness, provides social interaction, and can boost self-esteem.

Explain how consistently choosing to prioritize sleep can positively impact all three sides of the health triangle.

Adequate sleep improves physical recovery and energy levels (physical health), enhances mood and cognitive function (mental health), and allows for better engagement in social activities due to increased alertness and emotional stability (social health).

Balancing Your Health Triangle

Grade 12th Grade · Health · 43 min

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Learning Objective

I can evaluate how my decisions impact each side of the health triangle.

Warm-Up Video

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The Health Triangle

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

1
The three components of health are physical health, mental health, and social health.
2
Fitness, nutrition, and routine checkups are all important for maintaining good physical health.
3
Managing stress and maintaining positive relationships are key aspects of mental and social health, respectively.

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5 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

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“Describe a decision you made recently and explain how it impacted each side (physical, mental, and social) of your health triangle.”

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