This quarter I had the treat of having a legally blind student in this course. As this is a very “online” and “visual” course, it was a great/fun challenge and introduction to me (the instructor) to revise assignments and create accommodations that would be helpful both for this student, as well as to share with … Continue reading Three Resources for the Blind
What’s On Your Plate? (2011) Producer: Catherine Gund Run Time: 76 mins Not Rated You can purchase the DVD from the website’s shop, or stream it through Amazon Prime. A documentary film created by two 11-year old girls – Sadie and Safiyah – who wanted to know more about where the food they eat comes … Continue reading Documentary: “What’s On Your Plate?”
Lesson Plan: Title: Mental Math Equation Fitness Stations Author: Jeff Fredrickson Source: PE Central Publication Date: May 12, 2014 How to Access the Materials: click on the link and view or download for you toolbox Mental Math Equation Fitness Stations Lesson Plan Description of Lesson Plan: Students will be in groups of 5 or 6 … Continue reading Mental Math Equation Fitness Stations Teacher Resource
Website: http://www.childfun.com/themes/people/health-and-hygiene/ Description: This website has, health and hygiene arts and crafts, games and activities, recipes and snacks, and songs and poem. It gives a lot of different ideas of how you could incorporate hygiene into other lessons. It is a great resource for teachers trying to find fun, engaging ways to incorporate hygiene into their daily … Continue reading Teacher Resource – Making Toothpaste Activity
Description: This video is engaging for students and asks the questions that elementary kids have. The main kid in the video sets out to find out why washing your hands is important and what the benefits really are. To do this he goes to the professionals to answer his questions. Title: Hand Hygiene: The Dirt … Continue reading “Hand Hygiene: The Dirt on Germs” Documentary
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disney-magic-timer/id747541884?mt=8 Name: Disney Magic Timer Rights Holder: Disney Enterprises inc. Publication year: 2014 Version: 3.8 Cost: Free Description: Can be used as a timer for brushing your teeth, set alarms and reminders to brush your teeth. Record on the calendar when teeth are brushed to earn badges and prizes. Make avatars with Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars … Continue reading Disney Magic Timer App
Handwashing: A Family Activity https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/hand/handwashing-family.html Fact sheet compiled by CDC to educate parents on importance of regular handwashing. Link will be distributed to parents the week before our hygiene block of instruction. Standards: Healthy Behavior Outcome (HBO): PHW-2: Practice appropriate hygiene habits. National Health Education Standards (NHES): Standard 1.2.1: Identify that healthy behaviors impact personal … Continue reading Parent Resource
Arthur Germaphobia Part 1 Part 2 Episode summary: “Buster has always had very poor hygiene. But when everybody tells him about what germs can do, he becomes scared of them and starts to see them everywhere. Will he be back to normal by the time of his pool party?” (Arthur Wiki) Science discussion: This episode … Continue reading Germaphobia
Wash Your Hands! Author: Tony Ross Publication: Kane/Miller Book Publishers (November 2000) Description: From School Library Journal: The Little Princess is constantly being reminded to wash her hands-after playing outside, frolicking with the dog, using the potty, and sneezing. After questioning why, she is told that germs and nasties can get in her food and … Continue reading Wash Your Hands!
This is a comedic clip from the popular TV show, The Big Bang Theory, that displays what effect staying up all night long can have on your cognitive function. Although, it is might be a little exaggerated in the show, it is not too far off of the challenges sleep deprived people face. In an education … Continue reading Media on Sleep