Watch this short video that aims to teach us how and why we should keep fit and healthy. While you are watching, listen for the activities they talk about to keep us fit and healthy.
Keeping Fit & Healthy
Learn how and why we should keep fit and healthy.
Keeping Fit & Healthy
Learn how and why we should keep fit and healthy.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we help other kids have fun while staying active?
- What can we do to help someone feel better when they’re sick or sad?
- How can we help others learn about being healthy?
Possible Ideas
Exercise Video Feel-Better Kits Health Fair
How can we help other kids have fun while staying active?
Possible Idea: Exercise Video
Activities:
- Plan simple, fun exercises (e.g., jumping jacks, animal walks).
- Record or act out a class exercise routine.
- Share the video with other classes or families.
- If possible, hold an event to showcase your exercises to a live audience.
What can we do to help someone feel better when they’re sick or sad?
Possible Idea: Feel-Better Kits
Activities:
- Brainstorm items that could go in a feel-better kit (e.g., tissue packs, fun activities, comforting notes).
- Design and decorate sample kits.
- Write “feel-better cards” with kind messages.
- Distribute the kits and notes to those who may need them in your community.
How can we help others learn about being healthy?
Possible Idea: Health Fair
Activities:
- Work in teams to create stations about topics like handwashing, healthy foods, exercise tips, or sleep habits.
- Present information through posters, games, or demonstrations.
- Invite other classes to visit the fair where students can answer questions from the public.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
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Old Project Question
For classes using the old unit project, PBL can be integrated with the following Driving Question:
How can we help others learn about being healthy?