Title: Session One-Noting Community Resources and Identify Ways to Get A C T I V E
Grade Levels: 9
Subject(s): English, Health
Learner Outcomes:
Materials: Over head projector, note card transparency, transparency markers, sample research resources and research outline handout
Technology Tools/Courseware: Overhead projector
Teacher Notes:
This is an introductory lesson designed to engage the students in the Hooked on Health Get ACTI VE community and school wellness project. The first day will be spent in discussion with students about physical and mental wellness and the definitions of each. The discussion will also focus on identifying sites within the county that provide opportunities for citizens to exercise, visit and interact. At a later date, guest speakers will visit classes to discuss their personal fitness plans. Students will brainstorm a list of questions today, so they can be ready for interaction with speakers.
Procedures:
40 minutes
Discussion of what students think to be the components of a Life Long Fitness Plan such as exercise, mental wellness, physical wellness, stress management and time management. A component of the students’ Life Long Fitness Plan report will require that they keep a Physical Fitness Log/Journal that details their physical activities in terms of type and number of hours. During session two of this unit, students will brainstorm ideas for the Physical Fitness Log/Journal and then develop the format. Students will be required to turn information from their Physical Fitness Log/Journals into a bar graph as a component of the final report.
As part of the discussion, students and teacher will identify various sites in the county that provide citizens opportunities for physical exercise and note these on a map of the area. Discuss developing a brochure for the community that identifies these sites and what is available; this discussion will also include the idea of using our Life Long Fitness Plan research to develop a proposal to present to the County Commission to develop potential fitness opportunities within the county.
10 minutes
Students will generate a list of questions to ask guest speakers.
15 minutes
Discussion of Life Long Fitness Plan Report requirements' sheet to solicit student suggestions for additions and deletions. (A final hard copy will be given to students at the beginning of session three.)
25 minutes
Students use over head and sample research materials to model note taking and note card citation formats.
Modifications: Made at teacher's discretion following IEP guidelines
Enrichment Activities:
Students will visit various sites such as the O. K. Wilfong Fitness Trail, the Ivydale Hill Trail, the Annex Trail, Cemetery Hill, the CCHS weight room, etc. and develop reports to present to the class. Report format will be determined by presenters; however, students will be encouraged to use visuals and incorporate technology into their presentations.
Evaluation/Assessment:
Observation, Participation, Question and Answer and Completion of Questions to Ask Guest Speakers
Created by:Anita
Stephenson, astephenson@n2english.com,
Clay County High School
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Life Long Fitness Report Outline
Rationale:
The purpose of this project is for students to understand the importance of personal wellness. Personal wellness includes knowledge of proper nutrition, understanding that correct exercise is an important part of our daily lives and that mental wellness is just as important as physical. Students will spend time in and out of the classroom setting engaged in discussions with experts, conducting research and writing a report based on findings. (Please note that this is a draft copy of teacher ideas and will be edited to reflect student input and then given to students as the required format.)
The final product will be a three (3) to five (5) page paper that follows this outline: