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  • Year 9

Stress

This lesson will focus on positive and negative stress and how to help combat stress. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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  • Year 9

Stress

This lesson will focus on positive and negative stress and how to help combat stress. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Key learning points

  1. Definition
  2. Causes and symptoms (link to 'healthy' stress responses)
  3. Seeking help

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5 Questions

Q1.
Anxiety is a natural reaction of the body

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
Which of the following is a sign of depression?

Being happy all the time
Being outgoing
Correct answer: Sadness

Q3.
Why is it important to exercise?

It builds muscle
It is part of being a team
Correct answer: Releases endorphins that make you feel good

Q4.
You should always tell someone if you think a person is depressed

False
Correct answer: True

Q5.
Why should you never take it personally if a depressed person is rude to you?

Correct answer: It is their way of lashing out and they don't mean what they say
They are trying to provoke you
They meant to upset you

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Stress is a normal bodily reaction

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
Freeze is when your body is

Correct answer: Not moving as you do not know what to do.
Ready to defend yourself.
Ready to run if you need to.

Q3.
An example of when you freeze is

When you are preparing for an exam.
When you run away from an angry dog.
Correct answer: When you watch a scary movie.

Q4.
Stress will make your body

Be confused.
Make you be scared.
Correct answer: Raise your heartbeat and quicken your breath.

Q5.
All stress is a bad thing

Correct answer: False
True