What kinds of choices can we make to live a healthier life? Our first unit of inquiry looked at the different components of health: diet, exercise, emotional health and hygiene. We began with a provocation where Ms. Zisin and Ms. Catherine surprised the students by role-playing healthy and unhealthy behaviors and habits. Balance was an ongoing concept that we continued to connect with throughout the unit.
After finding out what the students already knew and wanted to learn about, we began our inquiry with the four food groups, their forms and different functions. Next the students wanted to learn about the heart and its function. Ms. Ana was kind enough to lend us her stethoscope to listened to our own heartbeat. We also made our own lungs and trachea using plastic bags and straws.
How can we maintain balance in our emotional health? Learning how to solve problems independently and sharing best practices for those times when we ‘flip our lids’ and need to calm down. Ask your child about belly breathing and Kelso’s Choices to find out more.
Our summative assessment began this week. The students will create a video about ways we can stay healthy. First the students will brainstorm and create their own dialogue for the project. The final product is coming soon.
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