Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Character Ed - Billy Marshall - Healthly Lifestyle 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Character Ed - Billy Marshall - Healthly Lifestyle
Grade Levels 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Subject Health
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors

bmarshall 
Lesson Submission Date 4/23/2007 3:06:05 PM
Lesson Approval Date 4/24/2007 2:09:00 PM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		ยง115.32. Health 1, Grades 9-10 (One-Half Credit). (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.
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		(5) Health information. The student understands how to evaluate health information for appropriateness. The student is expected to: (D) demonstrate decision-making skills based on health information. (6) Health behaviors. The student assesses the relationship between body structure and function and personal health throughout the life span. The student is expected to: (A) examine the effects of health behaviors on body systems;

 

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 		Is it important to lead a healthly life style? Why? What is considered three choices we make in our daily life that affect our overall health? Explain. Does character play a role in our choices in leading a healthly lifestyle? Why? Does personal character influence your decision towards a healthly lifestyle? How? How is character connected to a healthy lifestyle?

 

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-TSW be able to identify information and princpiles that lead to healthy lifestyle. C-TSW summarize the information and distinguish between good and bad choices in connection to their health and character. App-TSW determine good and bad choices that lead to a health lifestyle and organize the choices under a character trait that would most affect these choices. A-TSW examine and explain the traits and choices made in relation to a healthy lifestyle. S-TSW integrate their character choices into a healthy lifestyle in the areas previously discussed and develop a plan for healthier living. E-TSW evaluate and defend their choices in regards to the areas discussed, while assessing the level at which character play a part in these decisions. Character criteria: TSW analyze and examine the choices made in their lives to show how the six pillars of character influence the choices they have made so far in life and hypothesize choices based on their character for future in life.

 

Differentiated Instruction

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

Differentiation Activities Learning Centers , Flexible Grouping ,
Description Groups will be student selected with different degrees of understanding in each group. Classroom will be arranges in different areas (diet, drugs, etc) for individuals from each group to work on topics/research.

 

Technology Applications

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

Technology Applications The student will be able to use, but are not limited to the following: Computer, Web, LCD Projector, Photostory, Powerpoint, Moviemaker, Microsoft Office software, Digital camera and/or camcorder.
Web Resources

 

Assessment
Assessments

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Concepts/TopicsThe students will learn to use the following skills during this assignment: prioritize and defend their choices work within a group for a common goal research skills

EBAMThis project will allow students the opportunity to look at their choices in life regarding, diet, drugs, alcohol and sexual activity and directly related their decision to their character. In turn, leading to a better basis and devised system to improve their level of health and length of life through healthier lifestyle choicesand improvement of character.

Performance TaskClasses will be divided into three groups(5-8 students). Each group will have one of three stances on healthy choices: negative choices, mainstream/nonjudgemental choices or positive choices. Groups will have three days to prepare a "news-report" style presentation on their assigned stance. The groups will address the areas of diet, drugs, alcohol, stress, sexual activity and how character can effect the choices made in connection with these. Each group will give three examples of choices that could be made, character traits related to choice and reason and altrnatives to making this choice.

ResourcesTextbook, teacher, physician, nurse, flyers, video clips.