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Mental Illness Gr. 6-9

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Six general goals, such as reducing stigma, and nine unit objectives, from defining mental illness to phobias
General goals and objectives of the unit
Unit overview listing Part I's 10 lessons, Part II test construction and 8 Part III optional activities
Unit overview and outline of all three parts
Part I 'Just The Facts' section title page, with a drawing of a person sitting hunched with head on knees
Title page opening Part I of the unit
Lesson 1 plan, What Is Mental Illness?: objectives and teaching strategies for the true/false quiz and notes
Teacher plan for Lesson 1
'Just The Facts' quiz: 15 true/false statements, such as 'Suicide is a mental illness,' plus a bonus question
Lesson 1 student quiz
Lesson 2 plan, Stigma and Myths: past treatments, current trends and a letter to the editor about a group home
Teacher plan for Lesson 2
Letter to the Editor assignment: support or oppose a proposed neighborhood group home, with three listed benefits
Lesson 2 student writing assignment
Lesson 3 plan, Depression and Depressive Illness, with students writing a 12-question questionnaire
Teacher plan for Lesson 3

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Grade 6, 7

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Mental Illness Gr. 6-9: An Insightful Teaching Resource

Created for students from grades 6 through 9, the teaching resource "Mental Illness Gr. 6-9" provides a comprehensive exploration of mental health—a complex and often misunderstood field. It dives into intricate subjects such as:

  • Schizophrenia
  • Depression
  • Suicide
  • Eating disorders.

To ensure effective understanding of these challenging topics, it blends theoretical content with corresponding practical activities and worksheets.

Promotion of Critical Thinking Skills & Active Learning

The lesson plan induces critical thinking skills by allowing students to create their own exams based on the information they have learnt throughout the module—an approach that encourages active learning.

Versatility for Different Teaching Requirements

The third part introduces various assignments that can be synchronized with core lesson topics or used independently—adding flexibility according to different teaching requirements.

Diverse Reading Materials & Interactive Activities

Included in this resource are:
  • Different reading materials curated for different grade levels,
  • Interactive activities such as crosswords and word searches,
  • An answer key that simplifies evaluation of student work.

User-Friendly PDF Format for Multiple Applications

This resource file is available in an accessible PDF format under the Health category path under Physical Education (PE). Its user-friendliness makes it beneficial not only for school teachers but also homeschool educators who wish to increase mental health awareness among children. "Mental Illness Gr. 6-9" serves the purpose of simplifying difficult medical concepts while promoting sensitivity towards mental illnesses among young learners, whether used during group lessons or as homework assignments.

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