Maslows Hierarchy of needs Why do people NEED

Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

Why do people NEED entertainment?

Self-actualization • This is the level that is fulfilled through Entertainment. • We need to be distracted from our own mortality and the daily routine of our lives. • Humans are social by nature • We yearn to be part of something bigger than ourselves; a shared experience that brings us together and allows us to connect with one another.

Think-Pair-Share Think: create a list of all the clubs, groups, teams, activities, social events, etc. that you are currently participating in or attending Pair: turn to your neighbour and discuss your list Share: as a class create a list of various clubs, groups, teams, etc.

Involvement at PHS: Ø Clubs: l DECA Ø Coached: l l l Field Hockey Senior Girls’ Volleyball Girls’ Hockey Boys’ Hockey Girls’ Soccer Outside of PHS: • Sports: – Premier Women’s Soccer – Co-ed Slo-pitch – Ladies Night Golf at Cambridge G. C. – Women’s Thursday night Hockey League

Think-Pair-Share Ø THINK: Create a list all the types of entertainment that you are interested in. Be specific, example: Concerts you have attended or want to attend, sporting events you watch on tv. Ø PAIR: discuss the different types of entertainment available to you. Ø SHARE: Create a list as a class

Entertainment Ø View l Television shows • • • l Mad Men Modern Family Community Movies • The Wolf of Wall Street • American Hussle – Concerts • Destiny’s Child • Mariah Carey • Bayfest (Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Bon Jovi) – Live Sporting Events • Hockey (OHL & NHL) & Soccer games (MSL)