8th Grade Health
Chapter 8 Violence Prevention
Lesson 1
What I Learned 1. Vocabulary - What is violence? Use the word in an original sentence. 2. List - Name three factors that contribute to teen violence. 3. Recall - What steps are schools taking to help prevent the spread of violence? Thinking Critically 4. Evaluate - Greg had been studying at a friend's house until after dark. He is uncomfortable walking home alone after dark. What could Greg do? 5. Analyze - Some people feel that school searches violate a person's right to privacy. How might you respond to this argument? Lesson 2 What I Learned 1. Vocabulary - Define the term assault. 2. List - Name two ways a person can avoid becoming a victim of rape. 3. Identify - What are three actions a victim of violence should take? 4. Recall - How can you personally help stamp out violence? Thinking Critically 5. Explain - Why is it important to tell someone if you are a victim of violence? 6. Apply - Jacob and Tom are walking home from a movie when some older teens grab and shove them. After the incident has ended, Tom says he wants to forget about it and just go home. As Tom speaks, his voice is shaking. What might you say to your friend if you were in Jacob's place? |
Lesson 3
What I Learned 1. Vocabulary - What is gender discrimination? 2. List - Name two ways of dealing with bullies. 3. Recall - What are some forms harassment can take? Thinking Critically 4. Analyze - Shelby is being teased repeatedly by Matt. His sexual remarks bother her. She doesn't know what to do. What advice would you have for Shelby? 5. Apply - Your cousin writes to tell you about a "really funny kid" who just came to his school. He explains that this new person gets a laugh by knocking other students' books out of their hands. How would you explain to your cousin that the action is inappropriate behavior? Lesson 4 What I Learned 1. Vocabulary - What is domestic violence? 2. List - Name several forms of abuse. 3. Identify - What are some ways in which abuse can affect its victims? Thinking Critically 4. Evaluate - Respond to the statement "All forms of abuse negatively affect the victim's physical health." Tell whether you agree or disagree, and why. 5. Analyze - Why do you think it is important for victims of abuse to get help? |
Lesson 5
What I Learned 1. Vocabulary - What is the cycle of abuse? 2. Identify - What is the first step any abuse victim can take to end the cycle of abuse? 3. List - What are some crisis hot lines for victims of abuse? Thinking Critically 4. Apply - Debbie a victim of family abuse, says she really wants to report the problem but doesn't know who to turn to. What might you tell Debbie that would encourage her to make a healthful choice to call for help? 5. Analyze - Why might some victims of abuse be reluctant to report the abuse? 6. Explain - Why do children who are abused sometimes become abusers themselves? Shaken Baby Syndrome |