Back   Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health   Title Source Type of Material #1 All About Me: HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Everyone needs to be aware of their strengths and build upon them to help them feel positive about who they are. The same is true with youth. Youth who have positive views of themselves are less likely to use tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. The more that youth feel they have personal worth and positive strengths, the better they feel about themselves, exhibit higher self-esteem, and feel a sense of belonging.  #2 Character Becomes You (Publication #B-6128)  Texas A and M University  4-H Resources  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description This educational activity book supplements the Texans Building Character programs in Texas. The book is a compilation of ideas from Extension agents and specialists to support educators in teaching character to youth. It includes activities, exercises, stories, teaching plans and newsletter ideas. Activities focus on the six pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Citizenship.  #3 Don't Let Emotions Get in the Way: HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Youth often do things on the spur of the moment or rely on their emotions to help them make a decision. The parts of the brain that control impulse and are critical for controlling or holding youth back from taking part in risky behaviors are not fully developed until later adolescence or early adulthood. More frequent and intense emotions are also experienced in the teenage years. As a result, feelings of negativity and having less control over inhibitions may lead youth to a greater likelihood of engaging in substance abuse. Emotions have a direct effect on decisions. In other words, if we are happy, angry, dislike someone, etc., these emotions affect our decisions.  #4 Drug Cost: HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Although the percentage of youth using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs continues to decline, a high number of youth still continue to use these substances. In fact, one out of every three 10th graders has taken some form of drug, two out of three have used alcohol, and one out of three have used cigarettes during their lifetime. The importance of helping youth make responsible decisions about healthy life choices remains critical.  #5 Experience Operation: Military Kids  4-H Military Partnerships  4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Experience Operation: Military Kids, Activity Plans for Kids to use Before, During and After Love Ones are Deployed was created by the University of Minnesota Extension service under the guidance of Jim Deidrick, 4-H Extension Educator and 4-H Military Liaison for Minnesota. In "Experience, Operation: Military Kids" there are many activity plans that can be easily and quickly implemented in a variety of settings for youth ages kindergarten through twelfth grade.  #6 Feeling Good About Myself: HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description When youth accomplish things and are able to experience success, they feel good about themselves and have a strong sense of self-efficacy. Youth who feel good about themselves are also more resistant to substance abuse and other risky behaviors. Self-efficacy is one factor that appears to help youth resist destructive behaviors.  #7 Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University  4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description The Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids program is designed to provide 4-H and FCS Extension Agents and volunteers with a hands-on and user-friendly curriculum that addresses key concepts related to healthy weights. The content of Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids is based on extensive research. It focuses on six key topics that are critical for all children, regardless of weight - Smart Foods, Smart Choices, Smart Drinks, Smart Snacks, Smart Activities, and Smart Image. The curriculum is designed for children between the ages of seven to 14. This age group represents a crucial time to foster healthy behaviors and attitudes to promote lifelong health and positive attitudes. The curriculum involved the input and collaboration of 4-H Agents in an effort. Each topic or lesson is organized to provide all of the necessary information to teach the lesson and conduct a related hands-on activity without training or expertise in nutrition or physical education. The "hands-on" friendliness of the lessons encourages learner processing and application of information and activities. The Experiential Learning Cycle has five steps to encourage active engagement and personal ownership of information and skills, offering youth a stake in the outcome of what they learn. Results from pre- and post-tests with 319 children showed higher confidence, better attitudes and improved behaviors related to choosing healthy snacks, drinks and portion sizes, after the program.  #8 I Statements  University of Nebraska  4-H Resources  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Youth will demonstrate how to use “I” messages to refuse risky behaviors.  #9 Influence on Me: HealthRocks!: Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description The social world of youth is very complex. During adolescent years, social relations undergo remarkable transitions and reorganization. Youth social relations are very important because they are expanding social networks and developing many important social skills. Furthermore, the increasing complexity and structure of the youth social world play a key role in youth development. Youth spend twice as much time with peers as they do with family and other adults. It is important to understand the structure and purpose of youth relationships, and how they might or might not influence youth to engage in tobacco, alcohol, or other drug use.  #10 Is It Worth the Risk?  University of Nebraska  4-H Resources  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Youth will demonstrate how to brainstorm multiple options and consider consequences of those options when making decisions.  #11 MAGIC: Making a Group & Individual Commitment   University of Nevada  4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description MAGIC, a University of Nevada Cooperative Extension program, is an innovative, collaborative prevention program designed to help juvenile offenders leave the criminal justice system and become productive members of society. While participating in MAGIC, young people ages 12 to 18, learn: positive communication skills; problem solving; decision making; self-responsibility; conflict resolution; and, goal setting. Youth also select and conduct a service project designed to benefit their community.   #12 Marketing Madness: HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Tobacco and alcohol companies spend billions of dollars each year to promote their products. These promotions are shared through the media and in places where they are easily available for youth to view. Tobacco and alcohol companies use marketing techniques and special brand recognition campaigns to help sell their image and products. Marketing products is one method for getting new customers. Consumers are needed to continue making money and doing business.  #13 My Social Life  University of Nebraska  4-H Resources  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Youth can identify social groups they belong to and how these groups influence their decisions.  #14 My Support System: HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Having a social support network is a positive way for youth to gain information and emotional assistance when faced with a critical decision. Social support networks are made up of friends, family, peers, and others who may have special knowledge or offer special help. These support networks need to be cultivated and encouraged. When youth are faced with a situation that deals with tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, they will then have their network readily available to help them when making a decision. Their social support network will help them gain information, check their ideas for accuracy, build self-esteem, and give them a sense of security.  #15 Operation Military Kids: Ready, Set, Go! Training  4-H Military Partnerships  4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description A collaborative effort with America's communities to support "suddenly military" kids impacted by the Global War on Terrorism.  #16 Recognizing My Stress: HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Stress can affect a person in a number of different ways. Symptoms are felt physically, emotionally, behaviorally, or cognitively. This will depend on how well youth are able to cope, the resources available to them, the amount of stress they have at the time, and the type of stress they are facing. Our bodies are built to react and cope with outside stressors. When a person encounters something stressful, such as an emergency, several of the body’s glands are alerted. The hypothalamus gland (located in the brain) signals the pituitary gland (also located in the brain). Together they set off a flow of signals that tells the adrenal gland (located right above the kidney) to release hormones (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol). These hormones help the body to get an extra surge of energy (-fight or flight- response) in order to deal with the stressor.  #17 See It! Believe It! HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Drugs refer to those drugs not permitted by law (illegal) and lawful drugs (prescription or over-the-counter) which are obtained or used illegally unless otherwise specified. Drug abuse means drugs are being used excessively or misused in some way. Drug abuse may lead to addiction. Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.  #18 Stress How Thick is Your Skin? HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Everyone experiences stress. In everyday living, youth experience stress from tests, assignments, deadlines, relationships, competitive sports, and the list goes on. The amount (or level) of stress in each instance can cause an individual to become more motivated. At other times, when the deadline is not within the next few days or the big game is two weeks away, the stress for that particular activity is not as significant. As the time approaches for that particular activity, the stress can start to build, and if there are additional stressors from home, relationships, or other activities, a buildup of stress can occur.  #19 Stress in My Life and Coping: HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Stress can cause “wear and tear” on our bodies and take a toll on our well-being. Everyone has stress and it is a normal part of life. Too much stress, or not dealing with stress in a productive way, can negatively affect our bodies. Youth are going through the process of exploring their identity and trying to better understand where they fit into family, peer groups, community, and the larger society. They are negotiating their increasing independence from their parents, while dealing with the reality that they are still dependent on them for basic support. For all these reasons, youth experience a significant amount of stress.  #20 Take A Stand! Conflict Management & Bullying Prevention Enrichment Curriculum (4-H TAS.3-5)  Texas A and M University  4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is pleased to share a new resource called Take A Stand! This program is designed to stumulate discussion and engage young people in learning about conflict management, bullying, and more. The Take A Stand! curriculum has five lessons, each divided into two parts for a total of 10 lessons. Each session takes roughly 45 minutes to complete. Some lessons provide additional activities that can be incorporated as time permits or used in additional class periods. The five topics addressed in the curriculum are: Bullying/Conflict Management, Communication, Etiquette, Teamwork, and Cultural Awareness. Each lesson also provides coding to the Life Skills Model.  #21 Take A Stand! Conflict Management & Bullying Prevention Enrichment Curriculum (4-H TAS.6-8)  Texas A and M University  4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is pleased to share a new resource called Take A Stand! This program is designed to stumulate discussion and engage young people in learning about conflict management, bullying, and more. The Take A Stand! curriculum has five lessons, each divided into two parts for a total of 10 lessons. Each session takes roughly 45 minutes to complete. Some lessons provide additional activities that can be incorporated as time permits or used in additional class periods. The five topics addressed in the curriculum are: Bullying/Conflict Management, Communication, Etiquette, Teamwork, and Cultural Awareness. Each lesson also provides coding to the Life Skills Model.  #22 Take A Stand! Conflict Management & Bullying Prevention Enrichment Curriculum (4-H TAS.9-12)  Texas A and M University  4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is pleased to share a new resource called Take A Stand! This program is designed to stumulate discussion and engage young people in learning about conflict management, bullying, and more. The Take A Stand! curriculum has five lessons, 4 of the lessons are divided into two parts for a total of 9 lessons. Each session takes roughly 45 minutes to complete. Some lessons provide additional activities that can be incorporated as time permits or used in additional class periods. The five topics addressed in the curriculum are: Bullying/Conflict Management, Communication, Etiquette, Teamwork, and Cultural Awareness. Each lesson also provides coding to the Life Skills Model.  #23 Today I Feel Silly  University of Wisconsin  4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description 4-H Afterschool activity where youth K-2 can identify and express a variety of feelings. (3 pages, 96 KB) Publication No. ACTas109  #24 Who is My Role Model? HealthRocks! Grab and Go  National 4-H Council  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Emotional and Behavioral Health Description Role models provide a way of helping youth identify who they are. A role model can be someone youth know personally, such as a family member, friend, or someone else close to them. A role model might be a professional in the community such as a doctor, lawyer, clergy, teacher, or someone who has professional connections. Others that might be selected as role models could include sports figures, singers, actors, or someone in the spotlight.