Problem-Based Learning
First Grade Health Unit
My Plate
- The students learned about the many components that make up My Plate.
- They learned why it was important to consume foods from each category.
My Plate
The students learned about portions.
Complete My Plate
Each student was given a different food card from each category. They had to find other students with different cards that would help them complete a balanced plate.
My Plate Assessment
Students were presented with a buffet. They had to create a healthy plate that would be in accordance with the My Plate guidelines.
Physical Activty
- The students learned the importance of working out.
- They had day where they did a lot of cardio and boot camp drills.
- They students learned about Zumba and they were able to participate in a lesson.
Cardio Day
Doing burpees
Cardio Day
Working with a partner on sit-ups
Zumba
Keeping up with the beat
https://youtu.be/2EksimdwgUw
Sit Ups
Zumba 1
Zumba 2
Relaxation
- Students learned that its not enough to eat healthy and work-out, they also have to rest so their bodies can recuperate.
- Students learned about meditation.
- Students learned and participate in yoga.
Exercise Assessment
- The 1st graders had to teach all the exercises they learned to our PK-4 year old students.