DO NOT PRINT OFF THIS DOCUMENTBinder Check Requirements

Health course materials need to be contained within a 3-ring binder

Your BioCollage should be present as the binder’s cover; can be in the outer window of binder or in a page protector within the rings of the binder

Printed off Table of Contents (file on course website) Six dividers with tabs (can be homemade); dividers

should be in the order denoted on table of contents Papers are punched and put in the rings of binder, in the

appropriate section (see table of contents for details)o No papers inside pockets of binder and/or dividerso No papers/items from other courses in bindero Extra notebook paper goes in Journal section

Notes are complete and in numeric order (by page #) All journal entries thoroughly completed and present;

should be in chronological order, earliest to most recent (Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, etc). Journal entry guidelines:o Journal entries constitute the bulk of your binder check score

(thus, make sure they’re thoughtful, thorough and…well, present! Research info if you’re not sure how to answer.)

o Entries will be kept confidential unless there is language indicating abuse is occurring and/or you threaten to hurt yourself or somebody else

o Clearly identify each journal entry by numbero Write small (not to be confused with less) and use both sides

of your paper to minimize wasteo If you’re absent and missed a journal entry the prompts can

always be found on the website in a Word documentJournal Entry Prompts

Journal Entry #1: The Color Code Assigned 9-3-15“The Color Code” Personality Test

By Taylor Hartman, PhDDIRECTIONS: Number 1-45 in your journal. Write the letter of the word or phrase that best describes/represents you most of the time in your journal. You may only choose one response. If you don’t know what a word means, check out the glossary at the end of this document OR look it up. DO NOT guess what a word means as it could impact the results of your test. When finished with the test, total up how many A, B, C and D responses you had and write your totals in your journal.

1. A. Opinionated

B. Nurturing

C. Inventive

D. Dominant

11. A. Determined

B. Detail Conscious

C. A Good Listener

D. A Party Person

21. A. Logical

B. Emotional

C. Agreeable

D. Popular

2. A. Power-Oriented

B. Perfectionist

C. Indecisive

D. Self-Centered

12. A. Demanding

B. Unforgiving

C. Unmotivated

D. Vain

22. A. Always Right

B. Guilt Prone

C. Unenthusiastic

D. Uncommitted

3. A. Dominant

B. Sympathetic

C. Tolerant

D. Enthusiastic

13. A. Responsible

B. Idealistic

C. Considerate

D. Happy

23. A. Pragmatic

B. Well-Behaved

C. Accepting

D. Spontaneous

4. A. Self-Serving

B. Suspicious

C. Unsure

D. Naïve

14. A. Impatient

B. Moody

C. Passive

D. Impulsive

24. A. Merciless

B. Thoughtful

C. Uninvolved

D. A Show-Off

5. A. Decisive

B. Loyal

C. Contented

D. Playful

15. A. Strong-Willed

B. Respectful

C. Patient

D. Fun-Loving

25. A. Task-Oriented

B. Sincere

C. Diplomatic

D. Lively

6. A. Arrogant

B. Worry Prone

16. A. Argumentative

B. Unrealistic

26. A. Tactless

B. Hard to Please

C. Silently Stubborn

D. Flighty

C. Directionless

D. An Interrupter

C. Lazy

D. Loud

7. A. Assertive

B. Reliable

C. Kind

D. Sociable

17. A. Independent

B. Dependable

C. Even-Tempered

D. Trusting

27. A. Direct

B. Creative

C. Adaptable

D. A Performer

8. A. Bossy

B. Self-Critical

C. Reluctant

D. A Teaser

18. A. Aggressive

B. Frequently Depressed

C. Ambivalent

D. Forgetful

28. A. Calculating

B. Self-Righteous

C. Self-Deprecating

D. Disorganized

9. A. Action-Oriented

B. Analytical

C. Easygoing

D. Carefree

19. A. Powerful

B. Deliberate

C. Gentle

D. Optimistic

29. A. Confident

B. Disciplined

C. Pleasant

D. Charismatic

10. A. Critical of Others

B. Overly Sensitive

C. Shy

D. Obnoxious

20. A. Insensitive

B. Judgmental

C. Boring

D. Undisciplined

30. A. Intimidating

B. Careful

C. Unproductive

D. Afraid to Face Facts

31. If I applied for a job, a prospective employer would most likely hire me because I am:A. Driven, direct and delegatingB. Deliberate, accurate and reliableC. Patient, adaptable and tactfulD. Fun-loving, spirited and casual

32. When involved in a close relationship, if I feel threatened by my partner, I:A. Fight back with facts and angerB. Cry, feel hurt and plan revengeC. Become quiet, withdrawn and often hold anger until I blow up over some minor issue laterD. Distance myself and avoid further conflict

33. For me, life is most meaningful when it:A. is task-oriented and productiveB. is filled with people and purposeC. is free of pressure or stressD. Allows me to be playful, lighthearted and optimistic

34. As a child, I was:A. stubborn, bright and/or aggressiveB. well-behaved, caring and/or depressedC. quiet, easygoing and/or shy

D. too talkative, happy and/or playful35. As an adult, hypothesize which of the following you’ll be:

A. opinionated, determined and/or bossyB. responsible, honest and/or unforgivingC. accepting, contented and/or unmotivatedD. charismatic, positive and/or obnoxious

36. As a parent, hypothesize which of the following you’ll be:A. demanding, quick-tempered and/or uncompromisingB. concerned, sensitive and/or criticalC. permissive, easily persuaded and/or often overwhelmedD. playful, casual and/or irresponsible

37. In an argument with a friend, I am most likely to be:A. verbally stubborn about factsB. concerned about others’ feelings and principlesC. silently stubborn, uncomfortable and/or confusedD. loud, uncomfortable and/or compromising

38. If my friend was in trouble, I would be:A. protective, resourceful and recommend solutionsB. concerned, empathetic and loyal regardless of the problemC. supportive, patient and a good listenerD. nonjudgmental, optimistic and downplay the seriousness of the situation

39. When making decisions, I am:A. assertive, articulate and logicalB. deliberate, precise and cautiousC. indecisive, timid and reluctantD. impulsive, uncommitted and inconsistent

40. When I fail, I feel:A. silently self-critical, yet verbally stubborn and defensiveB. guilty, self-critical and vulnerable to depression…I dwell on itC. unsettled and fearful, but I keep it to myselfD. embarrassed and nervous, seeking to escape the situation

41. If someone angers me I:A. am angered and cunningly plan way to get even quicklyB. feel deeply hurt and find it almost impossible to forgiveC. am silently hurt and plan to get even and/or completely avoid the other personD. want to avoid confrontation, consider the situation not important enough to bother with, and/or seek other

Friends42. Work is a:

A. most productive way to spend one’s timeB. healthy activity, which should be done right if it’s to be done at all; work should be done before playC. positive activity as long as it is something I enjoy and don’t feel pressured to accomplishD. necessary evil, much less inviting than play

43. In social situations, I am most often:A. feared by othersB. admired by othersC. protected by othersD. envied by others

44. In a relationship, I am most concerned with being:A. approved of, whether right or wrongB. understood, appreciated and intimateC. respected, tolerant and peacefulD. praised, having fun and feeling free

45. To feel alive and positive, I seek:

A. adventure, leadership and lots of actionB. security, creativity and purposeC. acceptance and safetyD. Excitement, playful productivity and the company of others

Now, total how many A’s, B’s, C’s and D’s you have and write those totals in your journal! Your results will be revealed in class!

Glossary:1. Inventive—creative; envisions things6. Arrogant—full of themselves7. Assertive—applies one’s self; a “go getter”12. Vain—superficial; “judges the book by the cover”13. Idealistic—remains true to one’s ideals or values18. Ambivalent—unfocused, unaware, spacey19. Deliberate—intentional, with purpose23. Pragmatic—very “matter of fact”; gets to the point28. Self-Deprecating—self-defeating, down on one’s capabilities

Journal Entry #2: What is Health? Assigned 9/9/15

(The words are located on the next page; they’re in random order in the picture)

Journal Entry #3: Semester Project Brainstorm Assigned 9/11/15As we have reviewed the steps to decision making and the components of what makes a good goal, it’s time we apply these skills to beginning your “True to You” Challenge. For journal entry 3, students were to brainstorm aspects of their health that they would like to improve upon. The three categories to brainstorm ideas for include: 1) physical health, 2) mental/emotional health (for the sake of this project we’re merging these two categories into one) and 3) social health. By the first binder check, students should have a number of ideas listed/described so that they might receive some feedback from the instructor. Seek the opinions/perspectives of others, like friends and family members, if you are struggling to come up with weaknesses to work on…we all have them and they might be more obvious to other people!

Journal Entry #4: Personalities & Relationships Assigned 9/11/15

Journal Entry #5: “A Nation of Wimps” Assigned 9/11/15

Journal Entry #6: A Day As A Parent Assigned 9/15/15Introduction: For this entry, you will pretend to be a parent/guardian and make a decision for an adolescent child. Use each step of the decision-making model steps to come to a decision, and justify why you made that decision. Practice empathy by thinking about and appreciating how a parent/guardian might feel and respond to the scenario. For the purposes of this activity there are no right or wrong answers, but you must realistically justify your decision as a parent/guardian might. Lots of detail and thought reflected in your writing please!

Scenario One—Your 15-year-old daughter wants to get a tattoo.

So in your journal, for example:1. State the situation=my teenage daughter wants to get a tattoo.2. List possible options=I could allow my daughter to get a tattoo or I could…

Journal Entry #7: Active Listening Inventory Assigned 9/18/15

Journal Entry #8: Anger Style Inventory Assigned 9/21/15

Journal Entry #9: Gender Stereotypes Assigned 9/22/15