Posters and ads for the products are created on computers and displayed in the classroom for viewing. Another idea places students into groups of 4 or 5 designing healthy menus for the week. All items are stored in a database. Budgeting is done using a spreadsheet,and a summary of what they discover about meal planning and finances is composed on a word processor and submitted for credit. They use props to create newscasts that include facts about a particular topic, such as violence or drug use.
Students incorporate music into their work or sing an important health message.
For example, one school held a rap contest for the best anti-smoking message. The performances they created and recorded with video cameras were then projected onto a screen for a large audience to view and judge. Return to Table of Contents Questions or Comments Questions and comments about anything that you have seen in this tutorial are welcome and can be sent to Monique O'Brien . N. An intercontinental track meet. Journal of School Health.