Adverse Childhood Experiences + ACES Survey: High School Health Curriculum Health Lessons
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Lesson Plan
When we first came across the C.D.C.'s ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) survey, we felt compelled to create lesson plans to present it to our students. They truly responded to the survey, the “Protective Factors Worksheet,” and the art activities. It was amazing to see how these lessons motivated them to take ownership of their behaviors!
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What You Should Know About ACE:
Did you know that having 4 or more of the 10 adverse childhood experiences (ACE) can significantly increase the risk for depression, substance abuse, low self-esteem, sexually transmitted diseases, obesity, and even early death?
The good news is that research shows protective factors can help children overcome the negative effects of childhood trauma. This is the core of the lessons I’ve developed.
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest studies to assess how childhood maltreatment affects health and well-being later in life. With just a 10-question survey, students can determine their own ACE score. And, there’s hope—protective factors like strong relationships and stress management can help break the cycle of trauma and lead to better outcomes.
What’s Included in This Resource:
- 25 pages of step-by-step teacher directions – Everything you need to guide students through the lesson
- 65-slide PowerPoint presentation – Walks you through every part of the lesson
- Pre-Lesson Activities
- A “Dysfunctional Family Survey” to introduce the concept
- Links to videos on co-dependence and family dysfunction
- A creative/educational poster project
- The ACE Survey – Included in the PowerPoint, allowing students to assess their own ACE score
- The Good News – Focuses on how protective factors can counter the negative effects of childhood trauma
- 31 Protective Factors Worksheet – Helps students identify factors they have control over to handle tough situations (e.g., communication skills, stress management, gratitude)
- Poster Project – Students will choose protective factors to create an "Overcoming Hardships" poster.
- 18 “Above the Influence” poster templates included
- Fun “Ad Slogans” to add to posters
- Peer Support Check-Off Calendar – Optional tool for tracking support
- Art Rubric – Included to help students assess their work or guide grading
Why This Lesson is Important:
This lesson empowers students to take control of their own destiny. By identifying protective factors, they can develop resilience and avoid the negative outcomes associated with ACEs. They will be able to take steps now to build the skills and support systems needed to face life's challenges, before they turn to risky behaviors.
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