Stay Active

Emily Napierala5th Grade Teacher

Horace Mann ElementaryBinghamton, New York

Children at Horace Mann need to be physically active

Children who are not physically active pose a risk to

society as they grow into adults.

25% lack of physical activity

Causes of Childhood Obesity

What conclusion can you draw from this graph?

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One quarter of U.S. children spend 4 hours or more watching television daily The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more

than 1 to 2 hours of quality TV and videos a day for older children and no screen time for

children under the age of two.

For the first time in more than 100 years, our children’s life expectancies are declining due to the increase in overweight.

About one third of overweight preschool children and about one half of overweight school age children remain

overweight in their adult years.

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What is a SOCIAL PROBLEM?A social problem is a condition that affects large

numbers of people adversely. It leads to undesirable conditions

According to the graph, how

can obesity become a

social problem?Define the Problem

Gather the Evidence Determine the Causes Examine Existing Policy Develop Solutions Select the Best Solution

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There is a link between children’s physical activity, fitness and play and other areas of development such as cognition, behavior,

and stress. 

A recent study by the Texas Education Agency suggests that increased physical

activity among students yields higher test scores and reduces disciplinary problems

at school. 

The report also finds that students who were

physically fit posted higher attendance rates than students

who were not fit.

Schools with a higher percentage of fit students

earned better state performance ratings than

those with a greater percentage of less fit

students. 

Define the Problem Gather the Evidence Determine the Causes Examine Existing Policy Develop Solutions Select the Best Solution

Based on the facts just discussed, brainstorm a list of activities you can do at recess in each of the areas below to be more active. Then decide on the best activity for each area. Be

prepared to share your list and your best choice with the rest of the class.

Gym

Park

Overhang

Classroom

Pick one of the cartoons and discuss in your group how it relates to childhood obesity