“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” – Joseph Pilates 

Rationale

This project is suitable for Junior High students.

It is important that students understand how important a healthy lifestyle is.  Students will look at different areas of their life, such as eating well, sleeping well and doing sports.  They will learn about developing good eating habits and discuss types of foods associated with their own cultures and traditions. In addition, students will also learn about the importance of exercise to keep their bodies and minds functioning well.

By watching videos and looking at different texts, learning new vocabulary, working in teams to create real-life assignments and creating digital content that they will present in class, students will be introduced to the importance of team work and collaboration.

Students will present what they have learned either by creating a podcast, a hi-tech or low-tech poster, a ppt, or any suitable presentation tool.

Watch the two video clips to begin learning more about a healthy lifestyle. Click on the document below to study the vocabulary before viewing.

Video 1 viewing questions:

1.    What do you need to do to keep your body working at its best?

2.    What does being healthy help you to do? Write one thing

3.    What should you eat in a balanced meal?

4.    Should you drink lots of water? Yes or No

5.    Why should you do lots of exercise?

6.    What is good hygiene?

7.    Do germs like to travel on your skin? Yes or No

8.   Do you need plenty of sleep? Yes or No

Video 2 Viewing Questions

1.    How can we be healthy? Give one way.

2.    What is a habit?

3.    Give an example of a healthy habit?

4.    Give an example of a healthy eating habit?

5.    What should we eat lots of?

6.    What should we eat a little of?

7.    How long should children be active a day?

8.    How long should children sleep a day?

9.    Why do we need sleep?

10. What should you drink if you are thirsty?

11. How many fruits and vegetables should you eat?

12. What should you do when you want to sleep?