Discovery - Health

 In health we were set a task that required us to research and discover stuff, that is more based on your mind and well-being. For this task, I have chosen to do Addiction around drugs and drinking. 

Firstly we had to do a lot of steps to do our official presentation, we have shared a doc that required tons of things such as questions, ideas, and some guides when we don't know what we were doing. Actually, the very main thing was to pick out a topic that we are interested in, and we have to let the teacher know if we will be working in pairs or by ourselves. I have chosen to do it by myself because I know that one person will not be able to do anything and just give the rest of the work to her/his pair. Which I think it's not fair to do, also another reason is that I get to actually learn things and focus on the task more instead of just talking to my buddy, and getting distracted, and wasting my time mucking around also finishing it on time is one of my goals. Once I have chosen to pick 6 of my big questions, I started to point out some important key points, it's kinda hard to find some information about my topic so I tried searching for other questions and that help me to move forward instead of being stuck in the same questions for an hour. After getting my information, I planned on making an essay for it since it was the easier way to present it to my teacher. He even told us that one question needs to be one page long, so I tried my best to keep it simple and understandable. I was about to make do it on a slideshow, but I thought that it might take all of my time editing stuff, etc. even though making an essay is hard, because it needs to include and persuade people of what I am pointing out. I used my resources to make it look like it. Then, I have learned that these strategies when you wanted to overcome addiction were to making the decision change. What I meant about that is, most people have a clear objective in mind after they have made a decision. It might mean quitting completely, quitting certain addictive behavior or drugs (but not all), reducing the amount of time or money spent on addictive activities, or reducing the harm caused by an addicted activity. Many drug users, for example, opt to stop using heroin or meth but continue to consume alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or use marijuana. Many heavy drinkers set a goal of drinking no more than one drink per day or just drinking socially. Clarifying your aim before putting it into action is beneficial for success in altering addictive behavior. 

Secondly, the most important thing was quitting an addictive behavior. Everyone's experience with quitting is unique. Some people find the process freeing and powerful, and they believe they can do anything. Others find it unpleasant, difficult, and disappointing, and it may take several failed efforts before they achieve their aim. Others discover new aspects to themselves as a result of the quitting process. These were helpful, but if you are a teenager. You needed to open your troubles in life to an adult. 

Reflection: It was challenging when I couldn't find the right answer for my questions,  and the resources. It sometimes took me 15 minutes approximately, just to find the right website. Even though it was hard I tried my best to cope with it, none stopping discovering the right answer that will perfectly fit in my 6 big questions. I worked well by myself, and also with others since we all helped and ask questions when needed, especially when we don't know what to do. Next time I will try and work with other people instead of working by myself, I wanted to communicate with them more. Also to finish this task easier. I am really proud of my work and myself because even though I had a hard time discovering stuff I still manage to finish it on time. 

Essay Link: DISCOVERY 

Strategies : 

Creative activity:

  Saving Young Lives in Addiction 

Health

 Today in Health, we did something pretty different since our teacher is away and needs to do something really important, she sent us something to do while she was away and one of them is doing your blog and play some activities with other people.

What IP skills did I use?

The IP skills we used today were verbal communication, being inclusive and negotiation, and compromise. I and my partner used verbal communication because this type of activity needs a lot of communication with each other, well verbal communication is because working together entails expressing yourself through nonverbal cues for team plays and convincingly sharing winning ideas with my buddy while also being a good listener. Being exposed to constant responsiveness, similar to sports, causes me to develop excellent communication skills. Today we used it pretty well, then secondly we again used being inclusive because there's only the two of us and we need to win against other teams. So the only thing we have to do was to help each other and include each other to win the games, and that's the only that will help us play well and fairness with each other. Negotiation and compromise are also important, well negotiation skills are the abilities that enable two or more parties to reach an agreement. Communication, persuasion, planning, strategizing, and cooperating are common examples of soft skills. To make things easier for us, we just need to agree with each other and understand our different opinions, and don't take things too seriously. We both cheer for each other and encourage the other opponents.

Why did it helped?

Using these IP skills really did help me and my team, to do more better and it also made things really easy for me to talk with different people since I only talk to people who I really know. If we both didn't help each other, then there's a high possibility that we're gonna lose to other teams and we wouldn't be able to finish it since we only have 10 mins for each game. Verbal communication really worked well, because we both give each other the opportunity to tell their ideas and we both listen really carefully to some different strategies we both come up with. We both used the right words. For being inclusive, well we already know that there are only two people on each team so if we didn't let each other have a turn and being selfish, then it will make things harder for the other team focus since we might have an argument about taking turns. Luckily it didn't happen, because we negotiate with each other pretty well.

Who did I worked well with?

Well after each game me and Miguel and Evelyn played 3 different games, it was really a fun experience. Since we all helped each other and learn something new, it was really easy to communicate with her since we both hang out with each other in all of our classes. Evelyn helped me and encourage me to do well, so I did the same thing with her. She is so lively, and I would be honored to be her buddy again. Even though we somehow got some tough times versing other teams.

How would you do it differently?

Well, I wouldn't change anything at all but if I and my team had the chance to redo some of the games, then we both will be pleased to do it again since we somehow mucked up with some of the games but we still did well even though we had a bit of a hard time because we are all only laughing. Also, we need to communicate with other people since we kinda feel uncomfortable around the other teams that w have versed.

What level of Helisons behaviour model were you working at in this activity and provide examples of this

Well, I worked at level four, and one example is when I respect her ideas and all of her opinions since she is more like an introverted person. So I listened to her opinions and follow her strategies, and if it didn't work well we both come up with something different. Also, I think I and my buddy, demonstrate fair play with other teams, and we both showed good teamwork. I again tried working on higher-level again since that time I really wanted to improve my communication towards other people that I know and didn't know. I think that I have participated really well, and cooperate with them. Today's activity was the most fun thing we have done, in Health.

Shark Infested Custard Game

The health class did another, activity that was based on IP skills. This time was actually the same as the previous activities, and I was with different people and we are in a group of 6. In that team, I was honoured to be their leader. Well the class will be divided into 3 even groups. 

Each group will be given 3 hula hoops, and head out to the basketball court near M8. 

The goal is to get the whole team from one side of the court to the other, using only the hoops. 

Rules: you can only stand on the hoop when it is completely flat on the ground. You cannot shuffle the hoop along the floor. Any part of any team member comes out of the hoop and the whole group goes back to the start. It is a challenge against the other teams. 

You get 3 minutes at the start to work out your strategy. 

What IP skills did I use?

The IP skills we used today was being inclusive, verbal communication and lastly the most important one is active listening . My team and I used active listening because, this sorts of activity is kind of dangerous since today was a rainy day and everything is wet and slippery. So we all need to be careful and listen to each other, so that no one will get hurt and we are all safe. I was again satisfied about my team, since all of them listen to the instruction carefully. Then secondly verbal communication, well all of us need to use our proper tone of voice. We have to use positive words, and encourage them to keep going. Lastly probably the second important thing was being inclusive to everyone, we have to help each other and include everyone so that no is left out. Also in this activity, I again used warm fuzzies even though my team and I came in second place.The purpose of this game was to help and communicate well with different people.

Why did it helped?

Using this IP skills helped my team, to do more better and it also made it easier for us to came up for some different plans. If we didn't helped each other then we wouldn't be able to finish the activity, like for verbal and active listening well for that I think that we did use that IP skill very well because all of us used an appropriate words, and we all listen and stick to one idea. For being inclusive, if we didn't use that then someone in the group will feel left out and might not participate and that will made things more harder for us. Because when we are in the middle of the game and one person plan on not doing it, then we will have to go back from the start.

Who did I worked well with?

I worked well with Evelyn, Misha, Joseph, Eliakim and Miguel. They made things easier since they are easy to communicate with , and so that we wouldn't have to feel uncomfortable with each other. When we were at the middle of the game, one person slipped since there's s big distance between the hoops and luckily she didn't hurt herself. After that we all plan to just throw the hoop were we can easily jump on, since not all of us are a good jumper so we all have to be careful because we might hurt our teammates or ourselves. Even though we had a little bit of a problem, we still managed to finish the activity without people getting hurt or injured really badly since some people were mucking around.

How would you do it differently?

For my point of view, I wouldn't change anything since we all can managed ourselves and I believe that we wouldn't do anything silly with other people. The matter fact, I know one thing that we all need to do differently is that maybe to change our strategy. Well our strategy was to let the short one go first, and then the person who has fast reflection can take care of the back. I mean we actually did got stuck when one person throws the hoop far and none of us can jump properly because there's three people on each hoops.Probably we were scared that we might slip, or might hit, etc. So that's when things happened. We all need to be sensible and look after one another, and be respectful of someones opinion or point of view. Furthermore, I think we all did great when it comes to communicating and encouraging each other to not be scared.

What level of Helisons behaviour model were you working at in this activity and provide examples of this

Well I worked at level four, and one example is when I respect their ideas since I was chosen to be their leader. Listen to their opinion and different strategy, and give some thoughtful feedback. Also I think my group and myself demonstrate fair play for others, and I truly believe that we showed a good teamwork. I tried working on higher level again since , that time I really wanted to improve my communication towards other people that I know and didn't know. I think that I have participated really well, and cooperate with them. Today's activity was one of my favourite, since we get to pick who should be on our team .

Things that worked well :

- working together

- useful to have a leader 

- strategy time useful 

- easier to move with fewer people 

- try to have fun 

- communicating with each other

- following a pattern of hoop entry 

- being fair team players

- rule changes to make it better next time

- supporting each other-helping hand 

- hoop distances kept close

Rubber Band Cup Tower

 In health, we did another activity based on our Interpersonal Skills. It was the same as the last time, but this time we were group with different people. There were 4 people in my group, and I admit grouping with different people who I usually don't talk with is kinda uncomfortable. So in this activity each group will get 1 elastic band and string/a piece of string (30cm), and 5 plastic cup. Our goal was to attach the string to the elastic band, and each group member pulls on the string to move each cup from one table to another. Challenge each other group to do it as fast as possible. At first I was actually kinda confused of what to do, but then when I saw some pictures in google I already got the idea of what we are suppose to do. After that I went to my group, and we all practise. Communicating with other people was actually fun.

What IP skills did I use?

The IP skills I used was being conclusive, negotiation and compromise, and active listening. I used being conclusive because we all need to participate and help each other, and we also need to make sure that no one is left out we all need to something.Also putting my self on the spot were I also need to make sure, that I'm being included. For active listening, well we all need to listen to each other opinion and pay more attention to the person who is talking. Lastly I picked negotiation and compromise because they mean when people in your group, need to find a reasonable solution to share with each other and compromising is when the two people are negotiating. I did use warm fuzzies, because I encourage my team that we can do it. Even though we lose, at least we all tried.

Why did it helped?

Using those IP skills helped ,because it makes it more easier for us to communicate with each other. If we didn't help or even talk to each other. Then we wouldn't be able to finish the task, luckily the people in my group really did try there very best to win. It also helped us because if we didn't use active listening, then probably the person who is talking will feel uncomfortable and irritated since no one listening. I'm happy that when one person in our group says something we all listen.

Who did I worked well with?

They're Mattisin, Daniel, and Jackson. An example of when we worked well together was, when we were practising and trying to do find a strategy that will work well.I was lucky enough to be in that group because they were all nice, and they also look one another even though one person in my group were misbehaving. But we know that the more we hype him up, the more it will get worse so we just asked that person nicely to stop and focus. The after all he listen.

How would you do it differently?

Well when we were doing the challenge one of person didn't do it, and participate but he practised which is good. The fact that when we finished the challenge, our teacher said that we get -1 in our time since there's only 3 people who did it when it was supposed to be 4. Furthermore, I was happy and proud about our time even though it was only the three of us, and we even had a problem with our string and rubber band. I think we stretch it way too hard, so when we were doing the challenge we have to re-do it again and asked for someone else one.

What level of Helisons behaviour model were you working at in this activity and provide examples of this

Well I worked at level four, and one example is when I respect their ideas. Listen to their opinion, also I think my group and myself demonstrate fair play for others, and a good teamwork. I tried working on higher level since, that time I really wanted to improve my communication towards other people. I think that I have participated really well, and cooperate with them which made me think that I have achieved my goal.

Spiritual Well being

 Spiritual Well being, in our health we've been zeroing in on the four dimensions, for example, social well-being, mental and emotional well-being, physical well-being. We additionally began making a few things that base on the subject, and realize we have this schoolwork were we need to make a portrayal of my spiritual well-being. 

Likewise we watched a video that discussed being weird is a wonderful thing, and he says don't be shy of what your identity is and continuing pushing forward.Don't even give up  and surrender, and embrace yourself. So here my spiritual well being .

Health - cyber bullying

 Today we have another assignment for our health session, and that schoolwork we should simply to make a slide, banner, anything how we wanted it to be introduced. We need to make something that discuss about how to prevent cyber bullying. We are ask to read the website and explore them,we need to pick one and use it. The one that I use is called Netsafe, it discusses online bullying and it gives a few hints of how to prevent it from occurring. Subsequent to perusing it I began making a banner and I utilized canva to introduce it. 

So here is my banner: 

 NETSAFE.ORG 

Health

 Kia Ora readers, today's mission was to research about somethings that was related to our health, and what are the goods and bad things about it. For me I choose the topic of  " Bad effects of gadget overuse". This are actually the common things that every kids can relate to, so I thought why not have a little research about them.

Bad effects of gadget overuse:

Well, this include mobile phones, tablet, chrome book, and computer desktop. Those objects can cause physical and mental damage to us, if children's were more focus on gadgets they can mentally become overweight, also seizure and can affect their vision. Let's be honest, gadgets are somehow helpful because you can always be updated to what is happening to the world, it also help you to pay bills online, shop online. Kids this day are more focus on them, but not in learning so it becomes the responsibility to each adults to ensure that this things were not overuse by their kid. Smartphone addiction and also known as " nomophobia" is a problem among teenagers and young kids, children can feel anxiety, nervous breakdown, anger especially when one is unable to find it, because they can't live with it, also when their phones were low battery. Too much screen time can lead us to insomnia or sleep disturbance, if this don't stop then it will make this new world to loneliness ad boredom evaporate into the air but this is just only temporary.

Mobile gadgets can take you to virtual world, addiction to social networking, dating apps, games and messaging can lead everyone to the virtual world. Online friends were more important than a real-life relationship. This will also known to diminish concentration, like decision making- abilities, and problem-solving skills - to students. It can also bring down your imagination and creativity among young minds, because children's habit was to check their online friends the rest of the day this what mainly girls do, then boys were more focus playing than doing some exercise outside of there house. 

Things that might help you:

- Make your family follow a daily exercise routine like go out for a jog, play some games with them and just enjoy, don't think of gadgets at least for 3 hr.

-  Try to turn off your Wi-Fi routers and all of the unnecessary Bluetooth.

- Do the 20-20-20 rules, this means every 20 minutes, look at something that is 20 feet away for 20 seconds. That will just help your vision to not get blurry. 

Health Activity

Good day everyone, today I will be sharing you guys what we have done this Tuesday. That activity is about how much sugar do we think is in Fizzy Drinks, Energy Drinks, Powdered Drinks, Fruit Juice, and Flavoured milk ( tsp ). But first we have to be in group of 4 to 5 people and then discuss about them, we need to agreed to everyone in the group and listen to their opinion. After discussing it with my group the whole class and I comeback to mat, and see which number is the lowest and which guess is the highest. Looking at the result of everybody was really shocking because of the guess are different like some say 1 tsp and then 14 tsp, etc.

So here is the guesses of my group :
Fizzy Drinks - 20 tsp
Energy Drinks - 7 tsp
Sports Drink - 3 tsp
Powdered Drinks - 7 tsp
Fruit Juice - 9 tsp
Flavoured Milk - 5 tsp

And after that we have to combine with the other group and do another activity which talked about this. Then grab some equipment like a cup to put the sugars, plastics and a teaspoon. And then put the exact sugars that we need for those drinks, seeing that was really shocking because there's a lot of sugar in every single drink but luckily I'm not a fan of them.

Here is my group and the topics: