Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
A worksheet for 6th graders to understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), their impact on health and well-being, and strategies for resilience and support.
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are stressful or traumatic events that can happen to a person before they turn 18. These experiences can include things like abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence. They can also include living in a household with someone who has a mental illness, struggles with substance abuse, or has been incarcerated. Understanding ACEs helps us learn how these experiences can affect a person's health and well-being throughout their life.
1. Which of the following is an example of an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)?
Getting a good grade on a test
Having a supportive family
A parent losing their job
Winning a sports game
2. ACEs are experiences that happen before what age?
5 years old
10 years old
18 years old
21 years old
3. ACEs can be or traumatic events that happen in childhood.
4. Living in a household with someone who has a mental illness is an example of a household .
5. ACEs only affect a person's physical health.
True
False
6. Having supportive adults can help children cope with ACEs.
True
False
7. In your own words, explain what an ACE is.
8. Name two different types of ACEs.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. ACEs can have a significant on a person's life.
10. Building helps children cope with difficult experiences.