A visually striking anchor chart summarizing the optimism bias, including the scientific definition, the three reasons for its existence, and the central 'Penguin Strategy' metaphor for balancing hope with realistic safety planning.
A formal lesson plan for the Stress Toll lesson, incorporating 5 specific instructional strategies (Aggressive Monitoring, Sentence Stems, Stop and Jot, Think-Pair-Share, and Chunking) with a step-by-step procedure.
A hands-on card sort activity where students classify stressful high school scenarios as acute or chronic and match them to their physiological impacts. Now expanded with 6 scenarios and scrambled for student use.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Stress Toll lesson, including instructional objectives, common misconceptions, discussion prompts, and a detailed answer key for the DOK-leveled worksheet. Now updated with Aggressive Monitoring protocols.
A comprehensive worksheet featuring DOK level 1, 2, and 3 questions with integrated sentence stems to scaffold student writing and analysis of chronic stress.
A visual presentation for high school students explaining the biological impact of chronic stress, now featuring Think-Pair-Share, Stop and Jot, and a Chunked instructional structure.
A student-facing "Solo Reps Log" worksheet designed for tracking completion of 16 different individual drills. Includes categories for walkovers, handsprings, aerials, and core strength with checkbox tracking for multiple sets.
A comprehensive 1-page reference guide for students containing 12 individual drills they can perform on side-mats without a spotter. Drills are categorized by skill focus: Walkovers, Power/Handsprings, Aerials, and Core.
An expanded set of 6 visual station cards designed to be printed and placed at different areas of the gym. Includes dedicated stations for individual solo drills like handstand snap-downs and hurdle skips that don't require spotting.
An updated student-facing skills tracker for tumbling, now including a dedicated "Solo Foundations" section for tracking progress on individual drills like snap-downs, wall holds, and hurdle timing.
A revised 2-page coaching guide for the tumbling session, now featuring a management strategy for balancing spotted skills with new solo/individual drill stations. Includes updated timeline and coaching tips for solo skill acquisition.
A visual reference sheet for a pom dance routine, illustrating essential arm motions (High V, T, etc.) and jazz technical skills with clear descriptions and diagrams.
A professional assessment rubric for a pom dance routine, featuring specific criteria for precision, technique, musicality, and performance with space for teacher feedback.
A vibrant presentation for a jazzy pom dance class, highlighting routine style, essential pom positions, formation strategies, and performance energy.
A comprehensive teacher choreography guide for an intermediate jazzy pom routine to 'Under the Sea', starting at the 1:58 mark with timestamped breakdowns.
Facilitation guide for teachers, including detailed pacing, material checklists (including drawing supplies), discussion prompts with video timestamps, and a key for the student worksheet.
Visual anchor chart summarizing the gut-brain axis, identifying key organs, the role of neurotransmitters, and the contrast between premium and jamming fuels.
Student worksheet featuring spaces for warm-up reflections, video notes, a large drawing area for the 'Neurotransmitter Highway' diagram, and a mood-fuel reflection prompt.
Four detailed character scenarios for students to analyze during the 'Accumulation Effect' activity. Each scenario depicts a week of emotional suppression, providing concrete examples for students to map and then rewrite using mental health techniques.
A student worksheet for 'The Accumulation Effect' activity. It includes sections for tracking suppressed feelings in a character scenario, a visual 'Accumulation Vessel' to illustrate emotional build-up, and a rewrite section to apply daily check-in techniques.
A comprehensive grading rubric for the Mood Menu project. It evaluates students on scientific accuracy regarding the gut-brain connection, integration of required nutrients, menu specificity, and scientific justification.