A Gust of Heavy Feelings: The 4th Grade Storm Chaser’s Quiz (Medium) Worksheet • Free PDF Download with Answer Key
How does our mind handle big emotional clouds? Apply empathy and problem-solving skills to real-world scenarios about mental health support.
Pedagogical Overview
This quiz assesses upper elementary students' understanding of emotional health, empathy, and healthy coping mechanisms for mental wellness. It utilizes a scenario-based approach to bridge the gap between abstract concepts like anxiety and real-world interpersonal interactions. This resource is ideal for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) rotations or health science units focused on building emotional literacy and destigmatizing mental health support.
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- Identify healthy coping strategies for managing intense or persistent emotions
- Analyze social scenarios to determine the most empathetic response to a peer's distress
- Define common mental health terms including anxiety, therapist, and mental health break
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- Maya has been feeling very 'blue' for many weeks. She no longer wants to play soccer, which used to be her favorite hobby. What is a healthy way for Maya to handle these big feelings?A) Keep her feelings a secret so she doesn't bother anyoneB) Wait for the feelings to disappear on their ownC) Talk to a trusted adult, like a parent or a school counselorD) Stop going to school until she feels happy again
- True or False: A 'mental health break' means taking time to do activities that help your mind feel calm and rested.A) TrueB) False
- When someone's brain sends 'false alarms' that make them feel very scared even when they are safe, they might be experiencing ________.A) extreme hungerB) anxietyC) daydreamingD) forgetfulness
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- Leo's friend seems very frustrated and is having trouble focusing in class. Which action shows the best use of empathy?A) Telling the teacher that Leo is being annoyingB) Asking Leo if he wants to talk or needs a quiet momentC) Ignoring Leo until he acts normal againD) Giving Leo your homework to do for you
- True or False: Mental health is only important for people who are feeling sad or angry.A) TrueB) False
- A person who helps people understand their thoughts and teaches them 'coping skills' is called a ________.A) surgeonB) librarianC) therapistD) coach
- Which of these is a 'coping skill' that could help someone feel more grounded when they are upset?A) Screaming at a younger siblingB) Deep breathing or counting to tenC) Eating a whole bag of candyD) Running away from the problem
- True or False: Scientists believe that both our surroundings (environment) and our biology can affect our mental health.A) TrueB) False
- If a person feels like they have to wash their hands exactly seven times every time they touch a door, they might be showing signs of ________.A) a physical allergyB) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)C) excellent memoryD) tiredness
- Why is it important to use kind words when talking about mental health?A) Because it helps people feel safe enough to ask for helpB) Because it is a school ruleC) Because it makes people forget they are sadD) Kind words aren't actually important for health
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mental Health Quiz is an excellent resource for a substitute teacher because the clear explanations provided in the answer key allow for meaningful classroom discussion even without a specialist present.
Most fourth-grade students will finish this Mental Health Quiz in about 15 to 20 minutes, though adding a reflective group discussion after the assessment can extend it into a full 40-minute health lesson.
Absolutely, teachers can use this Mental Health Quiz for differentiation by reading the scenarios aloud to students with lower reading levels while allowing advanced learners to complete the multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank sections independently.
This Mental Health Quiz is specifically designed for 4th grade students, using age-appropriate vocabulary and relatable school-based scenarios that align with upper elementary developmental milestones.
You can use this Mental Health Quiz as a formative assessment at the end of a Social Emotional Learning unit to check for misconceptions about emotional regulation and to verify that students know when to seek help from a trusted adult.
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