Grade 11 Health Exit Ticket: Weather and Health

Weather Exit Ticket

Grade 11 Health Weather Exit Ticket Challenging 5 Questions 54 Views

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Grade 11 Health Exit Ticket: Weather and Health

Weather Exit Ticket

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Grade: Grade 11

Subject: Health

Topic: Weather

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Challenging

Questions: 5

Instructions:
Read each question carefully. Answer in complete sentences unless the question asks for a list or brief response. Use what you know about how weather affects health, safety, and decision-making.

Skills Practiced:

Weather
Health
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

Name two ways cold weather can affect the human body.

2Question

What is one healthy action a person should take before going outside on a very hot day, and why?

3Question

Explain why weather conditions can increase the risk of illness or injury during sports or exercise.

4Question

A school plans an outdoor event during a forecast of high heat and strong sun. Describe two changes the school should make to protect students’ health.

5Question

Evaluate this statement: 'Weather only affects physical health, not mental or emotional health.' Do you agree or disagree? Explain using one example.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	Possible answers: It can cause shivering and lower body temperature; it can increase risk of frostbite or hypothermia; it can make breathing harder for some people; it can reduce circulation in fingers and toes.
2	Possible answers: Drink water before and during activity to prevent dehydration; wear light-colored clothing to stay cooler; use sunscreen to protect skin from UV rays; limit activity during the hottest part of the day to reduce heat illness risk.
3	Weather can affect body temperature, hydration, breathing, and footing. Heat can lead to dehydration or heat exhaustion, cold can cause muscle stiffness and frostbite, and rain, snow, or ice can make surfaces slippery and increase the chance of falls.
4	Possible answers: Move the event to a cooler time of day; provide shaded rest areas; require water breaks; shorten active periods; encourage sunscreen and hats; have staff watch for signs of heat illness.
5	Disagree. Weather can also affect mood, stress, sleep, and energy levels. For example, long periods of extreme heat may make people irritable or tired, and dark, rainy weather can lower mood or reduce motivation for some people.