MEH Unit--Adolescence & Emotions
Adolescence & Emotions
Learning Targets
- I will...learn the transition of adolescence and how emotions can be affected by this transition.
- So that...I can better understand the changes that will occur in my body during adolescent years both physically & emotionally.
- I know I've got it when...I can describe what transitioning into adolescence is and what it might feel like for kids.
Today's Lesson
Term | Student Friendly Definition |
Adolescence | The stage of development during which humans grow from childhood to adulthood. |
Mental Health | The way people think and respond to events in their lives. |
Emotion | A feeling produced in response to a life event. |
Hormone | A chemical that helps control how the body grows and functions |
Emotional Health | The way a person experiences and deals with feelings. |
Course Homepage
Standards:
- 7.MEH.1--Analyze the relationship between healthy expression of emotions, mental health, and healthy behavior
- 7.MEH.1.1--Interpret the transition of adolescence, including emotions in flux