Last year I started having 8th graders draw their own pictures of measurement equivalents to learn them in 8th grade FACS. They are allowed to use the liquid measuring cups and a package of margarine etc to help them. We also resurrect from 2nd grade the big G with 4 Qs and 2 P with 2 Cs. It helps them especially once they realize they will not continue to cook until they really learn it. Some will remember right away, but even the hands on drawing and reading the cup or package for understanding is just mindless copying for some until it is the password to the fun activity.
I also want to try having students draw situations or symbols that bring to mind examples of Physical, Mental and Social health activities next to their written description. Some of them struggle to distinguish between mental and social. (We have thrown in spiritual health just to acknowledge that some people have active spiritual lives, separate from religion.) We could brainstorm and have everyone draw their own examples or symbols.
The writing break activity I think I will use during certain videos that we watch instead of having them write a response sheet at the end and instead of me stopping the video to discuss it.
Evenutally, they would have opportunity to share in small groups and then share as a big group. Is there time? I suppose if I'm not talking so much, then there is more time.
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