~ “P.O.D. is how we adapt and adapt is how we thrive” ~
Dr. Shimi Kang
Learning Objective: To help us to enjoy life in the dolphin way by creating P.O.D (Play, Others, Downtime).
Task: Please respond thoughtfully to the following video:
What one skill = an awesome life? Dr. Shimi Kang TEDxKelowna
What one skill = an awesome life? | Dr. Shimi Kang | TEDxKelowna
1. According to Dr. Shimi Kang, what are some reasons humans are in trouble?
2. What one skill = an awesome life?
3. What is “survival of the fittest?”
4. According to the Grant Study, the key to “well-being is to make lemonade out of lemons?” Give an example of how this has applied to you.
5. According to the World Health Organization, what is the #1 epidemic of the 21st century?
6. Why did Dr. Shimi choose the dolphin as a metaphor? (at least 4)
7. How does downtime reward us?
8. (i) Describe in detail your current personal P.O.D. (Play- Others-Downtime)
(ii) Prescribe yourself some improvements to your daily doses of P.O.D.
~ “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.~ Albert Einstein
You can decide how to respond, you can use the worksheet attached below, doodle notes etc.
Assessment:
| CATEGORY | Novice | Apprentice | Journeyman | Master |
| Response to questions
Please note: answers such as “I don’t know” or having no answer will result in a mark of zero. All students are expected to respond to their learning. |
1 The student has not answered the questions adequately. Responses are short or limited and show minimal awareness of achievement in their learning. Very little effort, no creativity, a re-do |
2 The student appears to have taken some time to answer the questions. Responses are clear and show some awareness of personal achievement in their learning. Work shows some effort and a little creativity. |
3 The student has taken the time to answer the questions. Responses are detailed and thoughtful and show good awareness of personal achievement in their learning. Work shows good effort and some creativity. |
4 The student has clearly taken the time to answer the questions. Responses are extremely detailed and thoughtful and show strong awareness of personal achievement in their learning. Work shows superior effort and creativity. |
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Signs & Symptoms of Depression (and what to do if you have them) | Mental Wealth with Dr. Shimi Kang
How to Determine What Tech is Good for You | Mental Wealth with Dr. Shimi Kang MD
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