Standards
Learning Expectations |
This activity will help students acquire competencies
which relate to the following standards:
8. Self knowledge application
9. Acquire personal safety skills
The student will:
8.1 Evaluate alternatives, resources,
and the impact of consequences in the decision making process
9.2 Utilize available resources to manage
peer pressure, personal safety issues, and other life stresses
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General Approach |
The general approach is that children will
read one issue of the comic book series, "Overboard", and complete a worksheet
related to the comic book and the characters. This will be followed
by a counselor led discussion. |
Activity Steps |
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Go to the following web site*: http://www.thirteen.org/closetohome/overboard/menu.html
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The student will begin with the first issue of
the series and each subsequent session will move on to the next issue.
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While the student is reading, he/she should be
completing the attached worksheet.
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Upon completion of each issue, each student should
click on the icon "Get help now" and review the information.
After the students have finished reading the comic
book issue and have finished the worksheet, have them gather around for
a counselor led discussion regarding their answers to the worksheet. |
Time Required |
This activity will require 45-50 minutes for
each comic book issue over a 13 week time span. |
Resources Needed |
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Performance Indicators |
Students will be able to:
Evaluate alternatives in various situations
regarding peer pressure, personal safety issues, and other life stressors.
Discuss the decision making process and evaluate
how and if their choice will have a consequence.
Recognize available resources that may allow
for better decision making processes. |