Health Class
This playlist is designed to help support healthy choice-making. It can be used in health class, physical education, or anywhere a conversation about healthy lifestyles is important.
- Step 1 Watch A Natural High Video
- Step 2 Discuss Together As A Group
- Step 3 Go Deeper Through Fun Activities
The playlist includes:
Matt Bellace, Ph.D (about Vaping), Tony Hawk – Pro Skateboarder, Kelly Slater – Pro Surfer, Mike Conley Jr. – Pro Basketball Player, Mýa – Grammy Award Winning Musician, Danyelle Wolf – World Champion Boxer,Matt Bellace, Ph.D (about Vaping)
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
Download PDFQuestion #1:
What did you know about the Master Settlement Agreement before this video? What do you know now?
Question #2:
What kinds of comparisons can you draw between vaping and smoking cigarettes?
Question #3:
What about vaping might be appealing to kids and teens?
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Matt suggests that vaping offers an immediate physical response which can be perceived as stress relief. What makes it dangerous?
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What physical strategies do you use for relieving stress?
Question #6
What do you think Matt means when he suggests you take the attitude of “you’re not experimenting on me?”
Tony Hawk – Pro Skateboarder
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
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Tony was exposed to drugs at a young age and saw that they could affect performance. He didn’t want to compromise his own skating performance. Is there something you feel you wouldn’t want to compromise?
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Tony suggests that it’s hard to say “no” to drugs and alcohol. How do you say, “no”?
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Tony describes the feeling of creating his own tricks as a buzz. In what ways are you creative? When do you feel your own “buzz?”
Question #4:
Tony says that a natural high to him is being present and enjoying what you do on a physical and mental level. When have you experienced that feeling of being present and enjoying something on a physical and mental level?
Kelly Slater – Pro Surfer
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
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Why doesn't Kelly drink alcohol or use drugs?
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What does Kelly mean by "There is no upside in alcohol"?
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Kelly is exposed to alcohol yet he chooses his natural high as a way to say “no” – do you have a plan to say “no”?
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Kelly says that his mother was a strong influence in his life. Who is a strong influence in your life? Why?
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Kelly talks about making an impact. What does making an impact mean to you?
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How do you want to make an impact some day?
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Kelly says you should “put your energy into what you love.” What do you love to do? What do you think you might enjoy?
Mike Conley Jr. – Pro Basketball Player
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video with your son or daughter:
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Who do you want to become?
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Have you ever struggled to say, “no”? What might you try differently the next time you find yourself in a situation where you might have trouble resisting peer pressure?
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When Mike says, “Hold yourself to a different… a higher level” what does he mean? How do you hold yourself to a higher level? How would you like to?
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Mike mentions that he would make excuses when someone would ask him to do drugs. What are some responses you could use if someone were to offer drugs to you?
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Mike says that it’s more important to make a name for yourself than to be popular. What do you think he means by making a name for yourself? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Mýa – Grammy Award Winning Musician
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
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Mýa said that sometimes you need to find people to help you make healthy decisions. Why do you think it’s important to surround yourself with people who encourage healthy choices?
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Think about a time you needed to find people to help you with decisions. At the time, did you know you needed help? How did it turn out?
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According to Mýa, it can be hard to please everyone. Do you find yourself doing things to please others? How does it change your perspective versus doing something for yourself? Are there times when it’s appropriate to try to please others? Explain.
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Engaging in her natural high, Mýa says, is like a forum in which she can explore and be herself. What does she mean by this?
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Using a diary or conversation to process your feelings can be very helpful. Have you tried either or both of these options? Was it helpful? Explain?
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Consider journaling or talking with someone about a challenge or problem you’re dealing with today. See how it feels.
Danyelle Wolf – World Champion Boxer
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
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How do you answer the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Why?
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Describe a time you have had a sense of accomplishment.
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What does it mean to you to be a fighter?
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What do you fight for? How does it make you feel?
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Danyelle says that the decision to stay off drugs molded her life. How might it mold your life?
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Hanging around with the wrong crowd, according to Danyelle, can affect your choices. Do you agree? Why or why not? Have you experienced this? If so, please describe.