October 2015

October Unit Topic: A Healthy Me

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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