Blog #3

Objective: To enlighten the students in the difference between trauma and depression symptoms. I will also differentiate between depression and sadness. I feel that as a nation we have become much more aware of depression symptoms, but neglect the fact that trauma happens to more than just war veterans.

1) I will begin the presentation by asking the class about depression symptoms, and giving them 30 seconds to tell me everything they know. I will write down the answers on a poster board labeled "Depression".

2) Give the class an other 30 seconds to give me trauma symptoms they know about. Again, I will write the answers down, but this time on a poster board labeled "Trauma".

3) I will give a minute long explanation on the difference between the two.

4) I will check for understanding by giving them 2 minutes to read three scenarios, and making them tell me which one is depression, trauma, and just being sad.

Resources/Materials:

• 2 poster boards
• A marker
• A cooperative class
• A timer