7_8.HEALTH.3.C
Evaluate the importance of social groups and peer influences and explain how they can affect individual mental health and wellness.
Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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importancesocial groupspeer influencesindividual mental healthwellness
Skills
- evaluate (the importance of social groups and peer influences) #dok3
- explain (how social groups and peer influences can affect individual mental health and wellness) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of social groups and peer influences on mental health) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify social groups and peer influences in my life. #dok1
- I can explain how social groups and peer influences can affect mental health and wellness. #dok2
- I can evaluate the importance of social groups and peer influences on individual mental health. #dok3
- I can analyze examples of positive and negative impacts of peer influence on wellness. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Social groups and peer influences play a significant role in shaping an individual's mental health and overall wellness.
- Understanding the importance and impact of peers and social groups helps students make informed choices to support their own mental health.
Essential Questions
- How do social groups and peer influences shape our mental health and wellness?
- In what ways can peers impact your sense of well-being—both positively and negatively?
- Why is it important to be aware of the influence of your social group on your mental health?
- What strategies can you use to manage negative peer influences on your mental health?
- How can you foster positive peer relationships that support wellness?