Soooo I sort of have a mini-obsession with technology and fun things to explore on the internet...and sometimes this part of my life spills a little bit over into my lesson plans...opps?
I have been tossing around ideas for a denser lesson on obesity (see what I did there) and I have also been playing around with the idea of using Pinterest somehow in my classroom as an actual lesson and not just a place to look up recipes while my Better Homes and Gardens books collect dust.
I’ve done it! I created a sweet lesson where my kiddos have to make a Pinterest board about obesity! I also gave the option to choose eating disorders as a topic. I required that they pin 10 differnt items that answeed 10 questions about their chosen topic. It was pretty cool - I will for sure do it again!
Here is the assignment:
Obesity/Eating Disorder Awareness
Pinterest Project
Directions: Answer the questions below by finding reliable online resources for each question. You will then organize these resources onto a Pinterest board titled: “Obesity Awareness” or “Eating Disorder Awareness”.
If you already have a Pinterest account, you may log in and use your own account. If you do not have a Pinterst account you can create one by going to www.pinterest.com. Or by downloading the free app in the app store on your iPad. You can create an account with your Facebook login information or your email address. (if you wish you can delete the account when your assignment has been graded.)
To create a board select the “plus” symbol and the “create a board” option
You must have at least 10 pins on your board, one for each question. Select “Add a Pin” on your board and then do so by searching the internet or pinterest for resources.
To “hand in” this assignment you must send it to my email address: davisashley@staff.milaca.k12.mn.us
Questions to be answered on “Obesity Awareness” Board. Remember one pin per question.
- What does obesity mean/why does it come across as negative?
- What are the health risks of being overweight?
- What factors contribute to childhood obesity?
- What are the statistics of obesity in the United States?
- What are the costs associated with being overweight and obesity?
- What programs are being promoted to combat these health problems?
- How does physical activity help prevent being overweight?
- Telling parents that their children are overweight has been a sensitive issue in the news. Who’s responsibility is it to inform parents?
- What roles should schools play in addressing childhood obesity?
- How does weight affect people emotionally?
Questions to be answered on “Eating Disorder Awareness” Board. Remember one pin per question.
- What is Anorexia mean? What is Bulliuma?
- What are the health risks of being overweight?
- What factors contribute to eating disorders?
- What are the statistics of eating disorders in the United States?
- What are the costs associated with eating disorders?
- What programs are being promoted to combat these health problems?
- Who is most likely to have an eating disorder and why?
- What types of help/assistance is availble for persons with eating disorders?
- What roles should schools play in addressing eating disorders?
- How does weight affect people emotionally?
How to label your pins for each questions: Select your board. Write what question the source answers in the description. "Pin it” will add it to your board!
Grading:
Pinterset board and title created ______/5
10 questions answered with 10 differnt resources _____/20
Creative, insightful, and reliable sources pinned _____/10
Time in class used wisely _____/5
Pinterest board shared or sent on time _____/5
***re-pinning or source sharing will result in lowered score
TOTAL ______/45
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