McGraw-Hill Health 2005

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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Health Grade 7
Grade 7
e-Journal

Health Online
Stress Relievers

Step 1. Questions

What if your friend is feeling too much stress? Maybe he or she has been working very hard on a difficult project, or is involved in a stressful conflict, or just feels overwhelmed by too many things to do. How could you help your friend reduce stress?

For this e-Journal project, you will research and plan a relaxing day for you and your friend, a day with as little stress as possible. You also will use examples from the day to recommend strategies for reducing stress every day.

Here are some ideas to get you started, as well as some questions to think about and research.
  • Music helps people relax. What kind of music would you suggest to help your friend?
  • Gardens help people relax. Would your friend enjoy visiting a garden, or working in a garden?
  • Pets help people relax. In what ways can your friend spend time with pets?
  • Spending time in nature helps people relax. Where might you and your friend spend time outdoors?
  • How else can you help your friend reduce stress?
First, visit the Web sites listed in Step 2 to get ideas. You may also use search engines to research other Web sites. Then, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your plan for a relaxing day.

Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!

The Benefits of Music on Child Development
According to this Web site, you can relieve stress by listening to music. Certain types of music can help lower heart rates and blood pressure. Learning how to play a musical instrument can also be very rewarding. Students with experience in music performance have improved concentration, coordination and self-confidence.
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Japanese Garden of Portland, Oregon
Japanese gardens are famous for creating a calming environment. See for yourself! Take a virtual stroll around this garden in Oregon.
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Pet of the Day
People keep pets for many reasons. Learn about people and their pets at this Web site. You can read about the pet of the day, dog of the day, and cat of the day.
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Additional Sites

Texas State Aquarium
The Texas State Aquarium is home to fish, dolphins, turtles, and a host of other sea life. Visit them online.
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The Hidden Forest
From New Zealand comes this attractive Web site that is all about the forest. Click the different categories to better appreciate fungi and other living things that call the forest home.
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