Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.2A Grade 4 CPI 2

 

Standard: 2.2 - Integrated Skills

 

Strand: A -   Communication 

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 2 -  The student will present health information, orally and in writing, to peers.

 

Grade: 4

 

Sample Activities:

 

·    CHECK OUT THIS MESSAGE -  Students locate ads in magazines, newspapers, or on the Internet (e.g., toothpaste, weight-loss products, mouthwash, toys, sports equipment). Focus the students on products that may be harmful if used incorrectly. Divide the class into small groups and give each group one of the ads. Students identify words or pictures that promote the product as safe, fun, trendy, or absolutely necessary. After group discussion, students present their ads to the rest of the class and develop a list of tips for consumers when they look at ads.

Variation: Small groups develop a role-play of one of the ads and present the skit to the class. Students critique the role-play for factual information, false advertising, and gimmicks and then identify ways that the product is promoted as safe, fun, or necessary.

 

·    HEALTH NEWSPAPER - Brainstorm sources of information about health and then focus on the kinds of information found in newspapers. Distribute a variety of newspapers to small groups of students and instruct them to search for articles related to health. After the groups have identified several different kinds of articles, each group plans and develops a health newspaper. The newspaper may focus on one health topic or cover a number of health areas. Students design and print the newspaper and share it with the class.

Variation: Invite high school or college journalists to assist in the project.

 

·    TEACHING OTHERS - In small groups, students create a game or aerobic dance activity and prepare background information on the purpose and benefits of the activity. Each group instructs the rest of the class on the proper steps or procedures for the activity. Classmates critique the design and presentation and provide feedback. Students revise the activity, using the classes’ comments.

Variation: Students develop instructions on a health-related activity (e.g., swimming, diving safety, baby-sitting skills, CPR) and present the instructions to the class.

Variation: Students practice their telephone communication skills, providing a clear explanation of a situation or incident (e.g., providing directions to the school, describing a person’s injuries). Other students provide feedback on the use of the skills and the clarity of the communication.