October Unit Topic: A Healthy Me
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concerns at 570-874-0495 x2114 or amaziekas@northschuylkill.net.
Unit Overview
The focus of this month’s topic is good nutrition. Lessons are designed
to help students learn about having a balanced diet by making good food
choices. Emphasis is placed on choosing food from different food groups and
eating appropriate portions. The importance of including regular exercise is
also stressed.
The unit begins with two stories about young adults who have to make
choices about food and exercise. In the first story, Emily and Kyle make
different choices when eating at a buffet restaurant. Kyle learns that just
because you can eat all you want doesn’t mean you should. The second story
follows the characters as Kyle explores different options for exercise. He
finds that going to a gym is not fun for him. Emily shares with Kyle how he can
get exercise while having fun by playing sports and other fun activities. The
stores emphasize the importance of good nutrition and exercise for a healthy
life.
The unit continues to expand on the theme of nutrition in the three
articles provided. The articles define and describe the food groups that make
up the USDA MyPlace program for good nutrition. Foods in each food group are
discussed as well as the importance of eating foods from all of the food
groups. Quantities and portion size are also described. The final article
focuses on how to make good snack choices.
Other unit lessons emphasize real life skills. Lessons address simple
banking concepts, telling time and following recipes. Students learn practical
skills related to everyday life. Job Club lessons emphasize job skills as
students read want ads and complete applications and job interest surveys.
Learning about job options and making choices that fit their interests and
skills are key concepts in these lessons.
Upcoming Events
10/2/15 Pep Rally
10/5/15 Wear BLUE to stop
bullying
10/8/15 Student Picture Retakes
10/9/15 Act 80 Half Day
(Dismissal @ 11:00)
10/12/15 Teacher In-Service
Day
10/15/15 Great Shake Out
Drill
10/16/15 Spirit Day – RED Out
10/28/15 CBI Trip to
Frackville Fitness Center
*TUESDAYS –
Habilitation*TUESDAYS/FRIDAYS – Ashland Library
*WEDNESDAYS – Food Shop @ MAC
*THURSDAYS – Greenhouse
*WEDNESDAYS/FRIDAYS – Child Development
*THURSDAYS – Sosar Physical Therapy
*TUESDAYS/FRIDAYS – Boyers/Dollar General as needed
*Selected students only
