Homeroom
Homeroom offers the opportunity to talk casually with students and can be the perfect entry point for starting a conversation about making healthy decisions. Below are five storyteller videos with corresponding discussion questions and activities that can be used once a day for a week or spread out over a semester. Since homeroom is a brief amount of time, we recommend watching a video and selecting a discussion question or two for students to answer if time permits.
- Step 1 Watch A Natural High Video
- Step 2 Discuss Together As A Group
- Step 3 Go Deeper Through Fun Activities
The playlist includes:
Kelly Slater – Pro Surfer, Dartanyon Crockett – Paralympic Judo Athlete, Queen Harrison – World Champion Hurdler & Sprinter, Lisa Leslie – WNBA Basketball Player, Jon Sundt,Kelly Slater – Pro Surfer
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
Download PDFQuestion #1:
Why doesn't Kelly drink alcohol or use drugs?
Question #2:
What does Kelly mean by "There is no upside in alcohol"?
Question #3:
Kelly is exposed to alcohol yet he chooses his natural high as a way to say “no” – do you have a plan to say “no”?
Question #4:
Kelly says that his mother was a strong influence in his life. Who is a strong influence in your life? Why?
Question #5:
Kelly talks about making an impact. What does making an impact mean to you?
Question #6:
How do you want to make an impact some day?
Question #7:
Kelly says you should “put your energy into what you love.” What do you love to do? What do you think you might enjoy?
Dartanyon Crockett – Paralympic Judo Athlete
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
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What would you say is Dartanyon’s main character strength? What about him makes you think that?
Question #2:
Dartanyon’s father struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and it deeply affected how Dartanyon grew up. How would your life be different if you did not have a parent or guardian who was able to support you?
Question #3:
At Natural High, we believe that having a passion can improve all aspects of your life. How did wrestling and helping others improve Dartanyon’s life?
Question #4:
How has Dartanyon’s opinion of himself and his abilities changed over time?
Question #5:
Dartanyon says that there is always someone who can relate to your story. How do you relate to Dartanyon’s story?
Queen Harrison – World Champion Hurdler & Sprinter
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
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How can having goals help you to push through day-to-day problems?
Question #2:
What is a goal you have that you would like to complete by the time you are 18? If you don’t have one, can you think of one?
Question #3:
What have you done to work toward your goal? What can you do to work toward it, to help you stay focused?
Question #4:
Writing down your goals helps you to use them as a guidepost for your actions. Where can you keep your goals written where you can remind yourself of them?
Question #5:
Queen talks about masking pain with drugs. What do you think this means? Do you ever mask your pain? How? What are other ways to handle pain?
Question #6:
Queen suggests that success is “a direct reflection of who you surround yourself with.” Who do you surround yourself with? Do they reflect your success? How?
Question #7:
She adds, “Put your blinders on to those negative people and don’t allow them into your circle.” Do you have to use blinders? Why or why not?
Lisa Leslie – WNBA Basketball Player
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
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Lisa says, “I always wanted to represent my family, my mom and my sisters, and I didn’t want to do anything that would damage my family name.” How do you see yourself representing your family?
Question #2:
Everyone knew a girl that played on the basketball team and that impressed Lisa. Is there someone you admire?
Question #3:
In 9th grade Lisa set a goal to make the Olympic basketball team. What are your goals and how do you work toward them?
Question #4:
Focus helped Lisa prioritize grades and athletics. What are your priorities? How do you keep your focus on them?
Jon Sundt
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
Download PDFQuestion #1:
Why did Jon start Natural High?
Question #2:
Jon says, “The high drugs give you is a rip-off. Older kids make it seem so cool and sometimes the media makes it seem so cool. But what I think is way cooler is a natural high.” Give some examples of the media making drugs and alcohol look cool. Do you think drugs and alcohol look cool?
Question #3:
How do Jon’s memories impact his decisions?
Question #4:
How do your memories impact your decisions? What is a specific example of a memory, something that happened in your life, that influences your actions now?
Question #5:
Steven’s daughter talks about her anger toward her father for using drugs. What are you angry about? How do you deal with it?
Question #6:
Why do you think Jon chose to use videos to help convey his message?