Study Skills-6-2024-2025 Assignments

Throughout this spring semester, we studied many different aspects of study and life skills.

For the final exam project, you will explore key concepts of time management, study skills, and lifestyle balance by CREATING a multimedia presentation representing your personalized  "Success Plan" that you will implement into your daily lives.Think about your choices and ways to be successful....what did you learn that will help you on your academic and life journey? 

*DO NOT USE FAKE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE*  

 IF YOU DO... YOU WILL GET A ZERO!

CHECK PLAGIARISM IS ON!

You must include the following key topics:

I) Lifestyle Balance
II) Time management
III) Academic Study Skills
IV) Work Habits and Responsibility
V) Budgeting Skills and Screen Time Habits

You must include visual images throughout your slides.

End of School Year: Summer 2025 Goals

Watch and Discuss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eipUK1N160

1.  Warm-Up Activity:

New season approaching...its time to look back and think ahead!

Goals should help you with personal growth, responsibility, motivation.....and what else!?

"Think back to the first week of this school year. What were you most excited or nervous about? 
2.  Review SMART Goals 
SMART goals are:
specific
measurable
achievable
realistic
time-bound
3. Google Classroom Activity Directions:
Reflect on their achievements and challenges over the spring semester.
Write and explain  2 achievements.
Write and explain 2 challenges.
Identify 2 academic and 2 personal/goal/work goals for the summer.
Create an action plan to achieve your summer goals.
Create your SMART goals.
Create a vision board explaining your summer goals.
Activity should be in a Google Slide Show Presentation and then Submit!

*Building Independence and Responsibility:  "Plan, Execute, and Reflect: Your Independent Living Project"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hVRTjedgZ8

Students will think about essential life skills such as budgeting, meal planning, time management, and problem-solving, ultimately fostering independence and responsibility.

Students will plan and execute a week-long independent living project focused on managing their time, finances, and daily tasks. This project will help them practice real-life skills needed for life.

Create a detailed budget for one week based on your profession. Consider expenses such as:
Groceries
Transportation (gas, bus fare, etc.)
Entertainment (movies, outings)
Other personal expenses
Assume a budget of $250 for the week. Students should allocate funds, justifying their choices in a brief write-up.
Plan and prepare (optional) 2 dinners for the week.
Include a grocery list with estimated costs, focusing on nutritious choices within the budget allocated.
Prepare one dinner for a family member or friend, documenting the process with photos and a short reflection on the experience.
Create a weekly schedule that incorporates your school, study time, part-time job (if any), meals, personal time, help around the house, help with siblings/parent, and any extracurricular activities.
Use a planner or digital calendar to ensure tasks are balanced and nothing is overlooked.
Identify a potential problem that could arise during your week (e.g., overspending, unexpected social invite requiring funds, scheduling conflicts).
Develop a plan to address this issue proactively, documenting your strategies and outcomes.
At the end of the week, write a reflective paragraph essay (5-7 sentences) discussing:
What challenges you faced and how you addressed them. Decision making? Choices?
What you learned about budgeting, cooking, and time management.
How you felt about the experience overall and how it prepared you for future independence.
Reflection Essay:

Explain how independence and repsonsibility work together as teenagers grow into adults.

TEAMWORK:

Students will learn about working effectively with others, respecting diverse viewpoints, and contributing to group efforts.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzo98wwGWMM

Answer following questions:

1.  List 3 Team Words that could be helpful when building a business.
2.  List 3 Team Words that could be useful when trying to play on a high school or college level sports team.
3.  List 3 failure words in teamwork?
4. How can you work most effectively with others?
5. Why is teamwork a crucial part of life?

CONFLICT RESOLUTION:

Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBkDdWzXTO0

Have you ever found yourself in an argument that was so frustrating that no resolution felt possible?  Lets discuss skills to know that can help with resolving conflict.

Answer following questions:

1.  Explain the framework for resolving the most emotionally-charged conflicts.
2.  List 3 insights that could forge a path toward understanding other people.
3.  How can you deal with conflict most effectively?
4.  Where can people experience conflict?
5.. What are 3 ways to resolve conflict in a respectful manner at your age?

Lesson Objective for the week:


Students will understand the concept of mindfulness and how it helps them focus on the present moment. Students will learn techniques to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and cultivate gratitude, which can enhance their enjoyment of the present. 

Mindfulness meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8IBW8278NM
Explain and discuss the concept of mindfulness and how our minds often wander to the past or future, which may cause stress and anxiety. I will discuss the idea that focusing on the present moment can bring more peace and joy into students lives
Watch Crash Course Video on gratitude, confidence, and mindfulness  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjB-JRU-_dY
Directions: Answer questions and submit assignment when finished!
1. What is mindfulness and why is it important to have mindfulness in your life?
2. What are some mindfulness skills  that can help you enjoy the present moment?
3. Why do people often practice mindfulness?
4. How can mindfulness help reduce stress and anxiety?
5. List 5 skills that can help an individual be more at peace?
6. Does gratitude help with confidence and mindfulness? EXPLAIN!
7. Does having mindfulness improve an individual's self-confidence? EXPLAIN! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqzhCI-uQf0

As high school students navigate the challenges of academics, extracurricular activities, and personal growth, developing self-management and household management skills becomes crucial for their success. Self-management and household management skills empower students to effectively manage their time, stay organized, and handle stress, ultimately leading to improved academic performance and overall well-being. Lets explore various self-management and household management activities that you can engage in to enhance your skills and achieve your weekly goals.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NO1ldvMDXQ

Household management skills includes a variety of different “chores” or tasks.  (cleaning, laundry, yard work, repairs, grocery shopping, meal planning, making your bed, washing clothes, working part-time jobs, cooking food safely) 

Assignment:

I) Create a working time management schedule (Monday -Friday) explaining how you will accomplish your tasks/chores. 
(what do you help with?) 

II) Top 5 chore goals this week are....how will you get them done?

III) Create a vision board for getting your self-management and household management tasks done.

Positive stress-management tools will help teens more effectively navigate life challenges and improve overall well-being.

Watch Video and CLASS DISCUSSION:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDiw9bqytbE&list=PLh4Y_n8ue_I1_8CLZNi6CUxwz2dmdDn7b&index=7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU 

Answer Questions and Submit!
1) What is stress?
2) What causes stress?
3) How can you manage your stress in a healthy way?
4) Life will bring stress at times, how will you respond?
5) After watching the video and discussing stress, List 5 ways to improve your overall mental well-being.

“You can do ANYthing, but you can’t do EVERYthing.” 

“Choose what you want to grow.” 

Prioritize and execute, get out there and do the work!

Watch video/discuss:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctdUGVmEvfo

Answer questions:
1. What are the video's 3 habits for a better work-life balance?
2.  What interrupts a healthy work-life balance?
3.  What are obligations?  
4.  How can respecting yourself help you with a work-life balance?
5.  List and explain your new habits for a work-life balance?

I) WATCH: the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZBJZ-dBVbE 
II) DISCUSSION: Importance of Public Speaking
III) ANSWER questions:
      1. Explain public speaking.
      2. Explain why public speaking is an important life skill.
      3. When can you use public speaking?
      4. Explain the 9 essential public speaking tips.
      5. How do people improve with public speaking skills?

Presentation Directions: (Choose a topic of interest from this semester)
I) What?
2) Why?
3) Pros/Cons of topic discussed.
4) How does this help with school/life?
5) Concluding thoughts. (Benefits of ____________are_____________, ________________, ___________ because it helps with_______________________)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KukmClH1KoA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlosFuyuPpk

Answer the following questions:

Wednesday:
I) Dream job-List 3
II) Dream school-List 3
III) Rules of schools and jobs

Build a high school resume (activities, leadership, grades, honor roll, jobs)

Thursday/Friday:
IV) Interviewing Skills (List 5)
V) Interviewing Questions (List 5)

Directions: Watch Video, Listen to Discussion, & Answer Questions/Submit:
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1FRco3Bjyk

Questions:
I) Explain the teenage brain development. (chemical brain development)
II) What age does the human brain fully develop?
III) What affects Brain health?
IV) Why is it important to take care of your body and brain in high school?
V) What should teenagers be doing with their time to help their brains develop in a healthy way?
VI) How do choices and brain development go hand in hand?

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd_mRapoPtg

Discuss and Answer Questions:
1) What is burnout?
2) List 3 healthy ways to  deal with "burnout" from school, sports, work, whatever else that keeps your mind occupied? 
3) Why is it important to find joy in what you do?
4) How is everyday a blessing and why should we start our days with graditude?
5) Burnout can happen and what should you do to keep on the path to success?

I) Watch Intro Education Budgeting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbhjhWleKGE
II) The value of a dollar...
III) Explain why budgeting is important now and once you get a job.
III) How can saving your money now help you in the future?
IV) Complete the budgeting exercise.
(break down your spending into a graph-100% where is your money going)
V) Compile a future look at your income (future career aspirations) and monthly bills of an individual living in Los Angeles. 
You must include: Rent, Food, Water, Electric, Car, Insurance, Savings, Clothes, other life expenses.

Concluding Video: Budgeting for Teens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Aosql_3vBY

Watch Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnEpRDh4Y2A

Answer Questions:
I) What is screen time? Explain and provide examples.
II) What are the PROS/CONS of screen time?
III) How much time is TOO much on social media apps (screen time)?
IV) Is there a connection between Social Media Apps and mental health? 
V) What is a good balance with the phone, work, school, free time?
VI) EDUCATION is key!  What advice would you give to a high school student using social media apps and video games?
VII) What are your top 3 SMART goals with screen time usage?

FACT CHECK: Benefits of limiting social media:
Limiting daily social media use can significantly enhance the mental health of young adults, suggests research in . Researchers recruited 230 students in the United States, half of whom were asked to limit their social media usage to 30 minutes per day and received automated, daily reminders about limiting usage for 2 weeks. The limited social media group reported significantly higher positive affect and significantly lower levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear of missing out at the end of the experiment compared with the unlimited group. The positive effects were even observed in participants who sometimes exceeded the 30-minute limit (https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/11/benefits-limiting-social-media)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c92hhEFCcGw


I) Watch Video
II) Explain Task Batching
III) How can TB be helpful for you throughout the semester?
IV) List 5 ways your are keeping up your productivity this semester?
V)  Create 3 visual images that represent being productive (productivity).

Topics:
I) Choices
II) Goals (ST+LT)
III) Sport/Activities
IV) Organization/Planning
V) Daily Routine

Directions:
List 5 facts for each of the 5 topics.

Answer each question in complete sentences:

1) What are the top 3 study/life skills you learned this semester?
2) How can you apply the study/life skills you learned when you start working a job?
3) List and explain 3 skills that are most important to you when studying for exams and completing your school work?
4) How will you apply these study skills to your life in the future?
5) Are study skills and life skills similar? Explain.

I) Define Gratitude.
II) How does happiness and gratitude go hand in hand?
III) How does gratitude improve your self-esteem?
IV) Summarize the video.
V) What can you do to show gratitude on a daily basis?
VI) Why is choosing graditute powerful?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wvAhZUj1AA

Based on what you have learned this semester, create a comic strip that demonstrates your understanding of the FIVE main characteristics of study and life skills. Must illustrate, use words, and have captions. Your comic should be neat, colorful, and show effort! Use correct spelling and your writing should be easy to read. Be creative!

This week we’re taking a more holistic approach to being the best learner you can. Part of taking care of your brain is taking care of your whole body.
Study Skills Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQONLdb1gow&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNcAJRf3bE1IJU6nMfHj86W&index=11&t=326s

Lesson Questions: (submit when finished into GC)

I) How can having healthy lifestyle habits help you be successful in high school.
II)  How can taking a holistic approach to your health be an advantage for your life.
III)  List 5 things you can do on a daily basis to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle.
IV)  Why are being involved in extra-curricular activities or playing sports an important part in achieving/maintaining a healthy lifestyle? 
V) Create a vision board of how to achieve a healthy body and brain.

Create your own poster explaining the meaning of the abbreviation SUCCESS:

An acronym is an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word. Its an abbreviation that forms a word.
You must tell me the significance behind each letter.
SUCCESS: think about your action plan to finish the semester feeling successful with your academics/extra-curricular activities.

You are creating an acronym to help remind you to take care of yourself, be more productive, and reach for success.

Submit when finished!

Watch study videos and answer questions. SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT!
1) Complete Worksheet (in class)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oWOsocN7qg&t=8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuYwsNO5XyY&t=131s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43RL-kSEEyQ (Focus, Meaning, Action)

Directions: Watch Video and Answer/Submit the questions:
I) What helps you focus in school?
II) How can you focus more in your classes to succeed?
III) How does success and focusing work together?
IV) Do you appreciate your school?  Explain.
V) How does success and appreciation work together?
VI) Explain how focusing helps your GPA?
VII) What do you appreciate  at school? Does it help you focus?

Write a persuasive essay including introduction (topic sentence), evidence, & conclusion.
Submit your worksheet when complete.

Helpful writing videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlgR1q3UQZE&t=70s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlgR1q3UQZE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS2DOEkorDo

Watch Video (ALREADY VIEWED IN CLASS) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlFGOSEI_lo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKAuRby7n8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYikNPO-COQ (google calender)

Answer 5 Questions in COMPLETE sentences and Submit:
1) Explain a habit.
2) Why are study habits essential throughout high school?
3) What are 7 habits of organization?
4) Why is organization a key to SUCCESS in life?
5) List 3 ways you will incorporate habits and organization this academic year.
6) Explain the theme of the video.
7) How will creating study habits and class organization help you succeed throughout high school.
8) List 3 ways you will stay organized this school year. EXPLAIN!
9) Are you involved in sports or activities? What is your plan with getting involved in school activities?
10. What is time management? Explain how managaing your time correctly can help you succeed in your life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gedoSfZvBgE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqONk48l5vY

Directions:
Watch the sleep/memory videos... and then Create a vision board of your good sleep vs sleep deprivation. 
Write a paragraph on how getting good sleep improves your memory and daily tasks.

In today's video, I'll show you a powerful goal setting tool you can use to start creating real results in their life!

Directions:
I) Create a visual path with motivational signs.
II) 3 Short Term Goals (December)...discuss the HOW i will achieve...
III) 3 Long Term Goals (June)....how i will achieve
IV) 3 Summer Goals....how i will achieve
V) Submit when finished!...DUE DATE=8/26

Watch Video (ALREADY VIEWED IN CLASS) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlFGOSEI_lo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7e7gtU3PHY
Answer Questions in COMPLETE sentences and Submit:
1) Explain a habit.
2) Why are study habits essential throughout high school?
3) What are 7 habits of organization?
4) Why is organization a key to SUCCESS in life?
5) List 3 ways you will incorporate habits and organization this academic year.
6) Explain the theme of the video.
7) How will creating study habits and class organization help you succeed throughout high school.
8) List 3 ways you will stay organized this school year. EXPLAIN!
9) Are you involved in sports or activities? What is your plan with getting involved in school activities?
10. What is time management? Explain how managaing your time correctly can help you succeed in your life.