LET61 Consequences resized
HEALTH
LEVEL 4
HPE4.A3
MANAGING SELF & thinking
Consequences The decisions we make have consequences The Oxford Dictionary defines the word ‘consequence’ as: ‘A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.’ What we choose to do does matter. We know that if we are out in the sun we should wear sunblock. The natural consequence of not wearing sunblock is that we run the risk of getting sunburnt. Can you identify the consequences of these actions? Action
Consequence
If a person doesn’t eat breakfast before school … If a person doesn’t wear their seatbelt … If a person stays up too late … If a person does not pack away their Lego and leaves it lying on the floor …
Getting the information we need to make healthy choices is important so that we can understand what will happen. What sort of information would be useful if someone wanted to know what the consequences would be if they .... Situation
Example: Ate bacon with every meal
Had 4 hours of screen time every night Only brushed their teeth once a day Only got 5 hours of sleep each night
Information needed What a balanced diet looks like, the nutrients in bacon, the risks of eating too much bacon
EXPLORE & CONNECT! How can we encourage others? We can’t control what other people choose to do. If a person chooses to act inappropriately or do something that is not safe, they will have to live with the consequences. However, we can encourage people to do the right thing. Someone is deciding whether or not to try smoking. What might be said to encourage this person to make a better choice? Think about the information that you already have about smoking to help you point out the consequences. You may need to find more information to clearly show all the consequences of smoking. Think about the choice people have of whether or not to use other harmful drugs. Outline the consequences of both choices.
Consequences for people who choose to use harmful drugs
Consequences for people who choose not to use harmful drugs
For more great activities, visit www.lifeeducation.org.nz
LEVEL 4
HPE4.A3
MANAGING SELF & thinking
Consequences The decisions we make have consequences The Oxford Dictionary defines the word ‘consequence’ as: ‘A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.’ What we choose to do does matter. We know that if we are out in the sun we should wear sunblock. The natural consequence of not wearing sunblock is that we run the risk of getting sunburnt. Can you identify the consequences of these actions? Action
Consequence
If a person doesn’t eat breakfast before school … If a person doesn’t wear their seatbelt … If a person stays up too late … If a person does not pack away their Lego and leaves it lying on the floor …
Getting the information we need to make healthy choices is important so that we can understand what will happen. What sort of information would be useful if someone wanted to know what the consequences would be if they .... Situation
Example: Ate bacon with every meal
Had 4 hours of screen time every night Only brushed their teeth once a day Only got 5 hours of sleep each night
Information needed What a balanced diet looks like, the nutrients in bacon, the risks of eating too much bacon
EXPLORE & CONNECT! How can we encourage others? We can’t control what other people choose to do. If a person chooses to act inappropriately or do something that is not safe, they will have to live with the consequences. However, we can encourage people to do the right thing. Someone is deciding whether or not to try smoking. What might be said to encourage this person to make a better choice? Think about the information that you already have about smoking to help you point out the consequences. You may need to find more information to clearly show all the consequences of smoking. Think about the choice people have of whether or not to use other harmful drugs. Outline the consequences of both choices.
Consequences for people who choose to use harmful drugs
Consequences for people who choose not to use harmful drugs
For more great activities, visit www.lifeeducation.org.nz
