Health Project, 11/19

November 13, 2012

Dear Student:

On MONDAY, November 19th, you will once again be given approximately one hour of class time to complete a health activity of your choice.  These activities will be considered in determining your final grade for chapter 2 of our Health content.  Please choose one of the projects below and begin preparing/planning for this activity today.  I will provide writing paper, sentence strips and construction paper in addition to our box of scraps, glue, and other craft materials.  If you need something more to complete your project, please bring it from home on Monday.  You may also bring in your materials on Friday so that you don’t forget them on Monday.

1.     Family Interview and Newspaper Article

During this week, choose a family member who has an interesting story to share.  Create a list of questions for your interview and be prepared to collect answers in note form.  Bring these responses to class on Monday, the 19^th, to create a very special Newspaper Article all about this individual.  Consider questions such as “Where and when were you born?”, “Who is your hero?”, “How has the world changed in your lifetime?”, and more.  You will design a newspaper layout (similar to the projects that 4^th grade has done and posted in the hallways) to present your information.  You may also include pictures or sketches.

2.  Time Line

Make a time line of your life from birth to present.  Be sure to include special milestone dates in your life such as your birth, your first day of school, birth of siblings, etc.  Each timeline should include at least 6 – 8 important events in your life.  You may include pictures or symbols to represent special events.  Consider events that have impacted your whole family and helped to make you the special person that you are today!

2.     Family Poster

Use magazines, newspapers, photographs, and hand drawn pictures to create a poster of families living, working and playing together.  Cut out words or phrases that express how important it is for families to spend time together.  Posters may be taken home or displayed at Tuckahoe.

4.  Coat of Arms

Many families have a special symbol that has existed for many, many years.  These are called various names such as a “Coat of Arms” or “Mon”.  Think about your family and list the qualities or interests that make your family special.  Use this list to create a special symbol (at least 8” x 10”) for your family.  In addition to the symbol, include a written statement about your symbol which clearly explains each part of your design and how it represents your family.

In addition to getting credit for the actual content of your project, you will also be graded on creativity and neatness.  As always, just “do your best” and you will do fine on this evaluation.

Ms. Coffman