Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Character Project 
 

 

 

Lesson Information

Title of Lesson Character Project
Grade Levels 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Subject Health
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors

jpfluger 

Lesson Submission Date 4/25/2007 1:49:57 PM
Lesson Approval Date 5/1/2007 10:10:00 AM


 

Learning Objectives

TEKS /
Student Expectations
(a) Introduction. (1) In health education, students acquire the health information and skills necessary to become healthy adults and learn about behaviors in which they should and should not participate. To achieve that goal, students will understand the following: students should first seek guidance in the area of health from their parents; personal behaviors can increase or reduce health risks throughout the lifespan; health is influenced by a variety of factors; students can recognize and utilize health information and products; and personal/interpersonal skills are needed to promote individual, family, and community health. (2) In Health 1, students develop skills that will make them health-literate adults. Students gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and behaviors they use to safeguard their health, particularly pertaining to health risks. Students are taught how to access accurate information that they can use to promote health for themselves and others. Students use problem-solving, research, goal-setting and communication skills to protect their health and that of the community. (4) Health information. The student investigates and evaluates the impact of media and technology on individual, family, community, and world health. The student is expected to: (A) analyze the health messages delivered through media and technology; and (B) explain how technology has impacted the health status of individuals, families, communities, and the world. 8) Influencing factors. The student analyzes the effect of relationships on health behaviors. The student is expected to: (A) evaluate positive and negative effects of various relationships on physical and emotional health such as peers, family, and friends; and (16) Personal/interpersonal skills. The student synthesizes information and applies critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills for making health-promoting decisions throughout the life span. The student is expected to: (A) identify decision-making skills that promote individual, family, and community health; (B) summarize the advantages of seeking advice and feedback regarding the use of decision-making and problem-solving skills; (C) classify forms of communication such as passive, aggressive, or assertive; and (D) associate risk-taking with consequences such as drinking and driving.
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives
a) Introduction. (1) In health education, students acquire the health information and skills necessary to become healthy adults and learn about behaviors in which they should and should not participate. To achieve that goal, students will understand the following: students should first seek guidance in the area of health from their parents; personal behaviors can increase or reduce health risks throughout the lifespan; health is influenced by a variety of factors; students can recognize and utilize health information and products; and personal/interpersonal skills are needed to promote individual, family, and community health. (2) In Health 1, students develop skills that will make them health-literate adults. Students gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and behaviors they use to safeguard their health, particularly pertaining to health risks. Students are taught how to access accurate information that they can use to promote health for themselves and others. Students use problem-solving, research, goal-setting and communication skills to protect their health and that of the community. (4) Health information. The student investigates and evaluates the impact of media and technology on individual, family, community, and world health. The student is expected to: (A) analyze the health messages delivered through media and technology; and (B) explain how technology has impacted the health status of individuals, families, communities, and the world. 8) Influencing factors. The student analyzes the effect of relationships on health behaviors. The student is expected to: (A) evaluate positive and negative effects of various relationships on physical and emotional health such as peers, family, and friends; and (16) Personal/interpersonal skills. The student synthesizes information and applies critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills for making health-promoting decisions throughout the life span. The student is expected to: (A) identify decision-making skills that promote individual, family, and community health; (B) summarize the advantages of seeking advice and feedback regarding the use of decision-making and problem-solving skills; (C) classify forms of communication such as passive, aggressive, or assertive; and (D) associate risk-taking with consequences such as drinking and driving.

 

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.

Overview n/a

 

Engaging Questions

The task asks students to show their "know how" on something important and challenging, not just their knowledge.

Engaging /
Essential Questions
Students will be led to answer questions such as: 1. What criteria would you use to assess the current character issues in the town of Floresville? 2. How is the character of role models related to the character of young people? 3. How would you propose a solution to some of the character problems in our community?

 

Authentic Learning

The task reflects what people might actually do in the real-world; including real life issues, themes, and problems.

Activities n/a
Related Character Pillars

 

High Level Thinking Processes

The task requires complex-thinking skills (critical/creative thinking, decision making, problem solving)

Bloom's Taxonomy

Knowledge , Analysis , Comprehension , Synthesis , Application , Evaluation  

Description K. How would you define character? C. How would you differentiate between good and bad character? AP. What would the result be if you analyzed the character of celebrities? AN. What explanation do you have for young people looking up to and sometimes copying behaviors of celebrities? S. How would you generate a plan to improve the character of students at Floresville High School? E. What is most important character trait that needs to be improved upon?

 

Differentiated Instruction

Instruction is tailored to the learning readiness, cultural background, interests, talents, and learning profiles of the students.

Differentiation Activities Learning Centers , Adjusted Questions , Flexible Grouping ,
Description Adjusted questions: Simplify questions to student learning ability and modify final product requirements. Flexible grouping: Integrated teacher grouping Learning Centers: ABLE Center

 

Technology Applications

Technology (computers, handhelds, software applications, Internet) is used in a seamless fashion to promote student learning.

Technology Applications Internet lab: research factual data concerning character Microsoft Office: templates, wizards, wordproccessing, desktop publishing, and powerpoint Laser printer: final product Projector: final product
Web Resources

 

Assessment

Assessments

Character Project Name: Date: Period: CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Point Total Appearance Projects' appearance exceeds expectations and has no distractive elements 20 pts Projects' meets expectations and has few distractive elements 19-15 pts Projects' appearance is fair and has some distractive elements 14-10 pts Projects' appearance is quite poor and has many distractive elements 9-1 Content Facts Project content is exemplary and suggests the student understands the important ideas of the topic Project content is good and suggests the student understands most of the important ideas of the topic Project content is fair/poor and suggests the student does not understand most of the important ideas of the topic Project content is poor and suggests the student has not done sufficient research Content in Brochure There are no grammar, nor punctuation errors and project is exceptionally well done There are very few grammar and punctuation errors and project is neatly done Several grammar and punctuation errors and project is somewhat messy Significant grammar and punctuation errors. No organization is evident and project is messy Creativity and Appearance Project is excellently presented reflecting creativity and a lot of thought Good creative effort. Project is neat and shows evidence of time spent on it Some attempt is made to add creativity and originality. Project is neat Little attempt is evident and project has sloppy appearance Timeliness Report is handed in on or before due date Up to one day late Up to two days late Up to three days late  

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Concepts/Topics1. What is character? 2. What is the state of character in this community? 3. What are the character traits of the role models of today's young people? 4. How does this influence them? 4. What can be done to improve the character of this community?

EBAMStudents will be able examine the current status of character in our school and community and why this is. They will then come up with a plan to improve it.

Performance TaskThe students will produce a powerpoint with information collected regarding current character status, the character of young people's role models, and how character can be improved in our school and community. Students will present this powerpoint to the class.

ResourcesTeacher Textbook Pen Pencil Paper Computer Internet Notes Printer