5 Fun Ways to Kid's Health & Fitness

Learning Quest > 5 Fun Ways - Healthy Future > Teacher's Notes > Process

Value student questions, their research and their ideas.

Display all their work in the classroom and other places - eg website, intranet, class/school newsletter and local papers. One great idea is to create a class mural of information about Health and Fitness. This is not written into the Learning Quest but is a great way to have students contribute and reflect and discuss. Options for presentation which could be negotiated are use of drama, music and dance.

This Learning Quest needs to be done in stages for students to get full advantage of this activity. The different stages of this Learning Quest are explained in detail below. This Learning Quest works best as a class investigation but can easily be expanded to include other year levels. This provides an exciting opportunity for cross age sharing, especially with the group tasks.

Throughout the Learning Quest there will be opportunities for researching, collecting and analysing of information. Concept mapping is a useful skill to learn and apply. For more information on concept mapping visit the following site:

Inspiration ® is an example of concept mapping software. This software provides a tool for learners to develop ideas and organize thinking. It integrates visual mapping and outlining environments to help students comprehend concepts and information.

(Teachers should check directorates in their local area to find out more about special software pricing deals for schools.)

You can use Inspiration ® for:

		Brainstorming
		Organising
		Prewriting
		Concept Mapping
		Planning
		Outlining
		Diagramming
		Project Development
		Personal Goal Setting

Example of a concept map at Grade 3 / 4 level

Information and article, which describes the use of concept maps in science.

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