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Technology Balance Project!

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Infographics are used quite a bit in reporting health news, as they’re a visually appealing way to get facts and statistics out to the community.

Here are some samples…

Infographic: Meditation in Schools Across America

Infographic: 15 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Happier

Today you’re going to create your own and demonstrate advocacy by taking your posters to a whole new level.

Project- Tech Balance Infographics

Standard 2- Analyzing the influence of technology on personal & family health.

Your task: pick one of the topics that we’ve been discussing during our technology balance unit, gather some research, and create an infographic to get your point across.

Here are some possible topics…

-Digital footprint

-Tech balance/ face-to-face communication

-Digital Citizenship

-Time management/tech distractions

-The benefits of video games

-Mindfulness in a connected world

Pick a topic that interests you or another one of your choice, do a little research, and find at least four facts or statistics to include in your infographic to back up your topic.

Then use one of these easy to follow infographic programs and get started…

Easel.ly

Piktochart

Canva

Here’s the rubric so you know exactly what we’re looking for. Remember to cite your sources at the bottom.

Infographic Rubric- Technology F2014

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Banning Technology for Young Children? Yes or No?

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Screen Shot 2015-02-11 at 9.23.35 AMAttention 8th grade students!  We are heading into our Technology Unit and are going to start out the unit by reading a couple articles about Tech Use and children.  Read both articles and decide whether you agree or disagree with the author, journal about it and then it’s debate time

Here are the articles:

Why Taiwan is right to ban iPads for Kids

Japanese Schools Order No Computer Days for Students

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Brazil Has Got It Right When it Comes to Food!

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Thank you Brazil for taking the lead in what hopefully is the new normal in the world’s dietary guidelines.  With a focus on whole foods, homemade meals, enjoying them with family and friends and being wary of ads, Brazil is making a huge statement in the food world.  Let’s hope other countries learn from Brazil’s example when creating new dietary guidelines.  Check out Brazil’s new dietary guidelines below.

Brazil’s New Dietary Guidelines: Cook and Eat Whole Foods, Be Wary of Ads

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Lets Set a Goal 7th Graders!

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Hey 7th Graders!

The time has come for you to pick a wellness goal for the semester and get into action. Pick something that you’d like to work on – physically, mentally, emotionally, or socially- and draft a plan. Remember to make it a SMART goal:

S- Specific (you’ve got to see it to reach it!)

M- Measurable (how will you know you’ve achieved it?)

A- Adjustable (things come up! Make sure you can adjust accordingly.)

R- Realistic (if it’s not realistic, you’ll just end up frustrated!)

T- Timely (set a goal you can reach by the end of the school year.)

Fill out the following sheet with details about your goal and save it to your health folder on your Mac. You’ll need to go back to it every two weeks for a check-in and reflection.

Personal Goal Setting Project- Spring 2015

Working towards goals can be challenging, and you’ll need some reminders and help along the way. Use the following document to write a letter to yourself that you can go back to when you need some extra support!

Goal Setting Letter- S2015

If you are in need for some extra inspiration, please go back and watch the video about Dartanyon and Leroy.  Goal setters can’t get much more inspirational than these two incredible individuals!