Grade Middle School Health Education Lesson Plan Day 1

Teacher Nikko Andriotis

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Vocabulary: Self-esteem, self-talk, positive self-esteem, negative self-esteem
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to (1 points):
1. Students will define self-esteem and the elements of self-esteem during the Introduction
to Self-Esteem and Unit activity.
2. Students will analyze the factors that influence their self-esteem during the Self-Esteem
Inventory activity.
NHES and Iowa Core:
NHES 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease
prevention.
12.5(4) e.- self-esteem, stress management and interpersonal relationships

Learning Outcome Standard Link (1 point):
http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1640#HealthLiteracy
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/sher/standards/
Content Introduction
Desired Student Outcomes (1 point): To help individuals gain a greater understanding of self-
esteem, and the impact it has on their lives.
Anticipated Time: 15 min
Activity Description (1 point):
Explain what will be going on in this unit self esteem, understanding others self-esteem,
effects of stress on the body, and stress management Ask students what they know about self-
esteem. Add to students definition/descriptions and include the elements of self-esteem:
recognize and accept one's strengths, achieve a sense of belonging, develop a sense of power,
and have imitate positive role models.
Materials Needed: Goals and Resources Handout
Extension Options:
Hand out Goals & Resources handout and tell students that they can write down any goals they
think of throughout the unit. .


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Content Development Activities:
Desired Student Outcomes (1 point): Students will understand self-esteem and demonstrate the
skills necessary to improve self-esteem.
Anticipated Time: 10 minutes
Activities Description (1 point): Self-esteem Inventory
Each student will get a Self-Esteem Inventory handout to assess their self-esteem. Students will
have about 5 minutes to fill out the questionnaire. After the questionnaires are complete the
students will be split up into groups of 4 giving them a chance to discuss the results and how the
four elements of self-esteem have affected them personally.
Materials Needed: Self-esteem Inventory Questionnaire
Extension Options: After 5 minutes the class will come back together and talk as a class to find
any commonalities and possible ways to build self-esteem in certain areas.

Closure: Questions and Answer
Question #1: What are the elements of self-esteem?
Desired Student Response: Recognize and accept one's strengths, achieve a sense of belonging,
develop a sense of power, and have imitate positive role models.
Question #2: What was the importance of The Self-esteem Inventory?
Desired Student Response: To see where each student stands in regards to their self-esteem.
Question #3: What is self-esteem?
Desired Student Response: A feeling of pride in yourself

Assignment (must be attached) (10 points): 24 Hour Self-Talk Log
Assignment Due: Next Class
Assessment: After looking over the students logs, I will be able to gage the students
understanding of self-esteem.


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Minimum of 2 Different Sources (no sources = 0 points for the assignment):
About-Face. (n.d.). About-Face. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from http://www.about-face.org/
How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem? . (n.d.). KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about
children's health. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental




















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Handout: Self-Esteem Inventory
Directions: Read each of the following statements, then circle T for true or F for false to
show whether this is an accurate or inaccurate description of yourself. Add the number of
Fs circled in the box to the right of each section.
Personal Power
T F 1. I will start projects on my own even if they are challenging.
T F 2. When I make a mistake, I just try to do it right the next time.
T F 3. I know how to deal with stress and pressure.
T F 4. I can assertively communicate my feelings and personal needs.
T F 5. Its pretty easy for me to make decisions and solve problems.
T F 6. I dont always have to get what I want.
Uniqueness
T F 1. I enjoy the feelings of being different.
T F 2. I like my body.
T F 3. I like who I am.
T F 4. I enjoy using my imagination and creating things.
T F 5. I often compliment others.
T F 6. When something good happens to be, I feel I deserve it.
Models
T F 1. I know whats important to me.
T F 2. I have people in my life that I look up to and respect.
T F 3. I know how to act responsibly.
T F 4. I have goals, and Im going to achieve them.
T F 5. Ive thought about what kind of lifestyle I want to live.
T F 6. I know who to talk to if I have a problem.
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Connecting Relationships
T F 1. I have at least two friends.
T F 2. I know how my body works and feel good about it.
T F 3. I get along with others.
T F 4. Other people are willing to help me when I need it.
T F 5. I enjoy group activities.
T F 6. I feel close to my family.


















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Handout: Goals and Resources
Short-Term Goals:
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Long-Term Goals:
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24 Hour Self-Talk Log
Throughout 24 hours, you will write down anytime you have a positive thought about
yourself and when you have a negative thought about yourself. If you have a negative
thought, explain what you can do to make that thought positive.
Time Positive or Negative Self Talk
12:00 A.M- 8 A.M



8:00A.M-9:00 A.M



9:00A.M- 10:00 A.M



10:00A.M- 11:00A.M



11:00 A.M-12:00P.M



12:00 P.M- 1:00P.M



1:00P.M- 2:00P.M



2:00 P.M-3:00 PM



3:00P.M- 4:00P.M



4:00P.M- 5:00 P.M



5:00P.M- 6:00 P.M



6:00 P.M- 7:00 P.M



7:00P.M-8:00P.M



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8:00 P.M- 9:00P.M



9:00P.M- 10:00P.M



10:00P.M-11:00 P.M



11:00P.M- 12:00A.M