Activity Overview
Recognizing the importance of wellness sometimes comes from seeing the long term impact of low levels. Have students create visuals of some long term impacts from low levels of wellness. This will reinforce the importance of balancing all aspects, and allow them to continue to reflect on their own wellness.
In this activity, students will continue to use the self reflection storyboard they created. However this time, they will illustrate the long term impacts from low levels of wellness. Students should reflect on what can happen if they neglect and do not boost the areas they identified as low. By completing this exercise, students will hopefully be motivated to focus on balancing each wellness level.
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Create a storyboard visualizing the long term impact of low levels of wellness.
- Copy your storyboard from the previous activity
- Delete everything in the cells besides your pie chart.
- Finally create a visual representation showing the long term impacts of your three lowest levels of wellness.
- Title each cell with the specific area of wellness. Additionally, add a brief sentence reinforcing the long term impact of low levels of personal wellness.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual of Levels | The explanation of the three lowest levels used exemplary text to describe the details of each area of wellness. The description effectively informs the reader why the individual has that rating. | The explanation of the three lowest levels used adequate text to describe the details of each area of wellness. The description informs the reader why the individual has that rating. | The description fails to inform the reader why the individual has that rating. |
| Low Levels of Wellness Impaacts | The cell used exemplary school-appropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey three personal impacts of wellness levels being low. | The cell used adequate school-appropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey two personal impacts of wellness levels being low. | The cell used inappropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey personal impacts of wellness levels being low. The student fails to convey more than two impacts. |
| Structure and Grammer | The story includes titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are few to no grammar or spelling mistakes. | The story includes titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are some grammar or spelling mistakes. | The story does not include correct titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are many grammar or spelling mistakes. |
Activity Overview
Recognizing the importance of wellness sometimes comes from seeing the long term impact of low levels. Have students create visuals of some long term impacts from low levels of wellness. This will reinforce the importance of balancing all aspects, and allow them to continue to reflect on their own wellness.
In this activity, students will continue to use the self reflection storyboard they created. However this time, they will illustrate the long term impacts from low levels of wellness. Students should reflect on what can happen if they neglect and do not boost the areas they identified as low. By completing this exercise, students will hopefully be motivated to focus on balancing each wellness level.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard visualizing the long term impact of low levels of wellness.
- Copy your storyboard from the previous activity
- Delete everything in the cells besides your pie chart.
- Finally create a visual representation showing the long term impacts of your three lowest levels of wellness.
- Title each cell with the specific area of wellness. Additionally, add a brief sentence reinforcing the long term impact of low levels of personal wellness.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual of Levels | The explanation of the three lowest levels used exemplary text to describe the details of each area of wellness. The description effectively informs the reader why the individual has that rating. | The explanation of the three lowest levels used adequate text to describe the details of each area of wellness. The description informs the reader why the individual has that rating. | The description fails to inform the reader why the individual has that rating. |
| Low Levels of Wellness Impaacts | The cell used exemplary school-appropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey three personal impacts of wellness levels being low. | The cell used adequate school-appropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey two personal impacts of wellness levels being low. | The cell used inappropriate scenes, characters, and text to convey personal impacts of wellness levels being low. The student fails to convey more than two impacts. |
| Structure and Grammer | The story includes titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are few to no grammar or spelling mistakes. | The story includes titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are some grammar or spelling mistakes. | The story does not include correct titles which indicate the areas of wellness. There are many grammar or spelling mistakes. |
How Tos about Impact of Wellness on Self
Engage Students with a Daily Wellness Check-In Routine
Start each day with a simple wellness check-in to help students monitor their feelings and energy levels. Daily check-ins build self-awareness and create a supportive classroom culture where students feel safe sharing and reflecting.
Model a Quick Self-Reflection Exercise
Demonstrate a short reflection about your own wellness using real-life examples. Modeling vulnerability encourages students to be honest and thoughtful about their own well-being.
Incorporate Wellness Journals for Regular Tracking
Have students keep a personal wellness journal where they track moods, habits, and small wins each week. Consistent journaling helps students spot patterns and motivates them to improve their wellness habits.
Facilitate Peer Sharing About Wellness Strategies
Organize brief partner or group discussions where students share what helps them maintain balance. Learning from peers provides fresh ideas and normalizes conversations about wellness.
Celebrate Wellness Progress as a Class
Recognize and celebrate students’ efforts to improve their wellness, whether through shout-outs, class charts, or small rewards. Positive reinforcement boosts motivation and shows that wellness growth matters.
Frequently Asked Questions about Impact of Wellness on Self
What are the long-term effects of low levels of wellness for students?
Low levels of wellness over time can lead to problems such as increased stress, poor academic performance, low energy, and difficulties in relationships. Addressing wellness early helps prevent these negative outcomes.
How can students visualize the impact of poor wellness in a classroom activity?
Students can create a storyboard or visual chart showing what might happen if certain wellness areas are neglected. This makes the consequences more real and helps students reflect on their own habits.
Why is self-reflection important in wellness lessons for middle and high schoolers?
Self-reflection helps students identify which areas of wellness need attention and motivates them to make positive changes, reinforcing lifelong healthy habits.
What are some easy wellness activities for grades 6-12?
Activities like creating a personal wellness pie chart, journaling about feelings, or discussing wellness scenarios in groups can engage students in learning about health and balance.
How do you guide students to identify and address low wellness areas?
Ask students to reflect on their wellness levels, pinpoint areas they feel are low, and brainstorm ways to improve them. Visual aids and sentence prompts make this process accessible for all learners.
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