{"product_id":"life-skills-225-ready-to-use-health-activities-for-success-and-well-being-grades-6-12-paperback","title":"Life Skills: 225 Ready-To-Use Health Activities for Success and Well-Being (Grades 6-12) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra McTavish\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Skills\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical resource that gives teachers 225 ready-to-use worksheets that cover a wide variety of key life skills. The book addresses topics such as drug and alcohol use, sex, relationships, stress, food-related issues, and self-esteem. \u003cb\u003eLife Skills\u003c\/b\u003e is an easy-to-use, time-saving book that is designed for grades 6-12 and helpful for both new and seasoned teachers. For quick access and easy use, the worksheets are organized into eight sections and are printed in a large 8 1\/2\" x 11\" format that folds flat for photocopying. Here's an overview of what you'll find in each section: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrugs, Alcohol, and Smoking: \u003c\/b\u003e Trends in smoking, second-hand smoke, reasons why people smoke and ways to help people quit, facts about drug use, the classification of different drugs, alcoholism, fetal alcohol syndrome, as well as drinking and driving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSex and Sex-Related Issues: \u003c\/b\u003e Male and female sex organs, why people have sex, facts and myths, birth control, options after getting pregnant, sexually transmitted diseases, homosexuality, infertility options, sexual harassment, and date rape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove, Relationships, Marriage, and Family: \u003c\/b\u003e The role of friends in our lives, negative aspects of cliques, dating and love, love and infatuation, qualities in an ideal mate, problems in marriage, why marriages end, family life cycles, and nontraditional families.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Skills: \u003c\/b\u003e High and low self-esteem, long and short range goals, learning assertive behavior, dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution, what makes a good leader, effective communication and time management skills, and problems with violence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStress: \u003c\/b\u003e What makes you stressed?, reactions to stress, coping with stress, suicide, death, and dying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood and Food Related Issues\u003c\/b\u003e Improving eating habits, the food pyramid, information about calories, water, vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, additives, and eating disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnow Your Body and Body Image: \u003c\/b\u003e Body image and type, the functions of differnet organs, body parts, body systems and terminology, viruses and bacteria, basic first aid, diagnosing and solving emergency problems, fitness habits, and four components of fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf Esteem and Knowing Yourself: \u003c\/b\u003e Favorite things, handwriting, personality type, birth order, highs and lows, and five senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife Skills is a practical resource that gives teachers 225 ready-to-use worksheets that cover a wide variety of key life skills. The book addresses topics such as drug and alcohol use, sex, relationships, stress, food-related issues, and self-esteem. Life Skills is an easy-to-use, time-saving book that is designed for grades 6-12 and helpful for both new and seasoned teachers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor quick access and easy use, the worksheets are organized into eight sections and are printed in a large 8 1Ú2 x 11 format that folds flat for photocopying. Here's an overview of what you'll find in each section: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrugs, Alcohol, and Smoking: Trends in smoking, second-hand smoke, reasons why people smoke and ways to help people quit, facts about drug use, the classification of different drugs, alcoholism, fetal alcohol syndrome, as well as drinking and driving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSex and Sex-Related Issues: Male and female sex organs, why people have sex, facts and myths, birth control, options after getting pregnant, sexually transmitted diseases, homosexuality, infertility options, sexual harassment, and date rape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove, Relationships, Marriage, and Family: The role of friends in our lives, negative aspects of cliques, dating and love, love and infatuation, qualities in an ideal mate, problems in marriage, why marriages end, family life cycles, and nontraditional families.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Skills: High and low self-esteem, long and short range goals, learning assertive behavior, dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution, what makes a good leader, effective communication and time management skills, and problems with violence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStress: What makes you stressed?, reactions to stress, coping with stress, suicide, death, and dying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood and Food-Related Issues: Improving eating habits, the food pyramid, information about calories, water, vitamins, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, additives, and eating disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Body and Body Image: Body image and type, the functions of different organs, body parts, body systems and terminology, viruses and bacteria, basic first aid, diagnosing and solving emergency problems, fitness habits, and four components of fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Esteem and Knowing Yourself: Favorite things, handwriting, personality type, birth order, highs and lows, and five senses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Life Skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a health teacher, then celebrate-this book just made your job easier!\u003cbr\u003e -Dick Moss, editor, Physical Education Digest\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is clear that McTavish understands the adolescent mind and the needs of this diverse group of learners. Her text will support educators who want to reach adolescent learners with curricular interventions that promote life knowledge and life skills, key requisites of success and well-being.\u003cbr\u003e -J.R. Bruce Cassie, head, Northeastern Ontario Field Centre and associate professor, University of Toronto\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis text is an excellent source of interactive lessons that require students to become engaged in the topics being presented. The lessons could be easily modified to meet the differentiated needs of students.\u003cbr\u003e -Kathryn Ritzert, math, science, family life (health) teacher, Warner Middle School, Farmington Public Schools, Farmington Hills, Michigan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLIFE SKILLS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e225 READY-TO-USE HEALTH ACTIVITIES FOR SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife Skills \u003c\/i\u003eis a practical resource that gives teachers 225 ready-to-use worksheets that cover a wide variety of key life skills. The book addresses topics such as drug and alcohol use, sex, relationships, stress, food-related issues, and self-esteem. \u003ci\u003eLife Skills \u003c\/i\u003eis an easy-to-use, time-saving book that is designed for grades 6-12 and helpful for both new and seasoned teachers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor quick access and easy use, the worksheets are organized into eight sections and are printed in a large 8 1 ⁄ 2 \" x 11\" format that folds flat for photocopying. Here's an overview of what you'll find in each section: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrugs, Alcohol, and Smoking: \u003c\/b\u003eTrends in smoking, second-hand smoke, reasons why people smoke and ways to help people quit, facts about drug use, the classification of different drugs, alcoholism, fetal alcohol syndrome, as well as drinking and driving. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSex and Sex-Related Issues: \u003c\/b\u003eMale and female sex organs, why people have sex, facts and myths, birth control, options after getting pregnant, sexually transmitted diseases, homosexuality, infertility options, sexual harassment, and date rape. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove, Relationships, Marriage, and Family: \u003c\/b\u003eThe role of friends in our lives, negative aspects of cliques, dating and love, love and infatuation, qualities in an ideal mate, problems in marriage, why marriages end, family life cycles, and nontraditional families. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Skills: \u003c\/b\u003eHigh and low self-esteem, long and short range goals, learning assertive behavior, dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution, what makes a good leader, effective communication and time management skills, and problems with violence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStress: \u003c\/b\u003eWhat makes you stressed?, reactions to stress, coping with stress, suicide, death, and dying. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood and Food-Related Issues: \u003c\/b\u003eImproving eating habits, the food pyramid, information about calories, water, vitamins, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, additives, and eating disorders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnow Your Body and Body Image: \u003c\/b\u003eBody image and type, the functions of different organs, body parts, body systems and terminology, viruses and bacteria, basic first aid, diagnosing and solving emergency problems, fitness habits, and four components of fitness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-Esteem and Knowing Yourself: \u003c\/b\u003eFavorite things, handwriting, personality type, birth order, highs and lows, and five senses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eLIFE SKILLS\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you're a health teacher, then celebrate--this book just made your job easier!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Dick Moss, \u003c\/b\u003eeditor, \u003ci\u003ePhysical Education Digest\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It is clear that McTavish understands the adolescent mind and the needs of this diverse group of learners. Her text will support educators who want to reach adolescent learners with curricular interventions that promote life knowledge and life skills, key requisites of success and well-being.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--J.R. Bruce Cassie, \u003c\/b\u003ehead, Northeastern Ontario Field Centre and associate professor, University of Toronto \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This text is an excellent source of interactive lessons that require students to become engaged in the topics being presented. The lessons could be easily modified to meet the differentiated needs of students.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Kathryn Ritzert, \u003c\/b\u003emath, science, family life (health) teacher, Warner Middle School, Farmington Public Schools, Farmington Hills, Michigan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandra McTavish holds a Master of Science in Education from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. 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