6th grade stress & stress management lesson

Open Ended

In your own words define or describe the word STRESS

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand how stress affects the body and wellness?

• Because it helps us ignore stress

• Because it allows us to manage stress positively

• Because stress is always harmful

• Because stress does not affect wellness

Open Ended

Describe a situation where stress helped you learn a new skill or improve yourself.

Fill in the Blanks

Stress can be both

and negative.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between eustress and distress?

• Eustress motivates you to take action, while distress causes negative responses to stressors.

• Eustress is always harmful, while distress is always helpful.

• Distress occurs only when stress levels are low, while eustress occurs only when stress levels are high.

• Eustress and distress are the same type of stress.

Open Ended

How do you know when you are feeling stressed? How does your body feel?

Open Ended

What are 3 things that you do when you are stressed?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are positive ways to manage stress?

• Exercising regularly

• Ignoring your feelings

• Talking to someone you trust

• Eating unhealthy foods

Open Ended

Can stress kill you? If yes, how?

Open Ended

What are some ways that we can reduce stress in a positive way?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stress?

• A feeling of pressure on our body or mind

• A normal part of life

• Always harmful and never helpful

• Can help us learn new skills

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned today, what are some positive ways you can manage stress in your daily life?