Lesson Plans - Art

SHAPE Program
(Science, Health, and Physical Education)
Teacher: Fritz/Art
Unit Plan:   “Healthy Living, Healthy You!”

Dear Parent,
            In this unit, our class will be focused on the building of healthy lifestyles. This unit will address the use of various techniques to create health and well being in both mind and body.  Students will learn how to manage their own health through the conscious practice of healthy eating, fitness, personal growth, and creative expression. 

            In this unit, students will design a poster as their final project, using poster art as a medium to create a personalized theme for a healthy life style.  Students will also be provided with insights and information on how to improve the quality of life physically, mentally, and emotionally.  A field trip to The Present Moment Market and Cafe will help to introduce students to healthy eating and raw organic foods. Students will be reading the book City of Ember, by Jeanne Duprau, as part of the school’s required reading program.

 Guest speakers and mini sessions taught through out the week will include: 

•  Mindful Motion with Gita, teaching children’s yoga one hour each week.   
•  Aromatherapy with Marilyn Edwards, essential oils and fragrances
• Heart Math, hourly sessions each week.
• Art and Music therapy, everyday.

Students will be shown a visual relaxation DVD, and listen to ambient music CD’s while working on their projects.  There will also be an emphasis on classroom environments, with non traditional seating at times (without tables and chairs) for certain activities or for open forum discussions on various topics.  Students will be asked to bring or wear comfortable clothing to class and to take off their shoes for some of the activities.  Each student will present their final project to the class for peer review and a final grade.  Students’ projects will be evaluated using a rubric.

On the back of this page is a list of assignments, due dates, and the grading scale
used in my class. Please sign and return the top of the second sheet.  If you have any questions, or if you would be interested in chaperoning one of this unit’s field trips, please contact me.

Stephan Fritz
ABLE Teacher
sfritzable@bizse.rr.com
ABLE Tel: 904 826-1606
                                          

                                                    Assignment Sheet
Unit Topic:  Healthy Living, Healthy You!
Project:  Students will design a health poster to be displayed at the Present Moment Cafe
Field Trip:  We will be visiting the Present Moment Market and Cafe
Reading Book:  City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau

Unit Schedule:
Day 1 (Monday):  Introduction to Healthy Living
            a. Writing Lab (research paper assign. on a health related topic)
            b. Art Lab (Resources for healthy living)         
            c. Reading Lab (Hw read chapters: 1-5) and Vocabulary Workshop
            d. Math and Science Lab (review topics)
            e. Project topic given (poster art_ medium with a message)

Day 2 (Tuesday):  Aromatherapy with Marilyn Edwards (morning)
            a. Writing Lab (work on research paper)
            b. Art Lab (effectiveness of visual art_ medium with a message)
            c. Reading Lab (Hw read chapters: 5-10) and Vocabulary Workshop
            d. Math and Science Lab (review topics)

Day 3 (Wednesday): Yoga with Gita (morning) / Enrichment Day (afternoon)
            a. Writing Lab (work on research paper)
            b. Art Lab (daily assignments and work on project)                                    
            c. Reading Lab (Hw chapters: 5-15) and Vocabulary Workshop)
            d. Math and Science Lab (review topics)

Day 4 (Thursday): Field Trip (morning) Present Moment Market and Cafe
            a. Writing Lab (work on research paper)
            b. Art Lab (daily assignments and work on project)     
            c. Reading Lab (Hw chapters: 15-20) Quiz on book, and Vocabulary Workshop
            d. Math and Science Lab
            e. Discussion on benefits of healthy eating, organic foods, and natural lifestyles

Day 5 (Friday): Presentation of Final Project
            a. Writing Lab (research paper due on health issue)
            b. Reading Lab (Test on Vocabulary Workshop)
            c. Art Lab (Test on what makes visual art effective_ visual messages)
            d. Project Presentation due (Art poster on health related topic)

Assessment:

Daily Participation 10%      
Quizzes 10%
Student Summary 20% (Lab subjects: Reading, Writing, Math and Science)                    
Final Test 20%                         
Final Project 40%

I have read the SHAPE unit plan and assignment list.  Bring in for Credit_ total 5 pts.

Students’ Signature ___________________________  Date __________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________   Date __________________
 

Please note that all class work for the week is due on Friday.  The final project along with the student (portfolio) folder is checked for completion at this time.  It is important that your child be in school on this day so that the teacher can monitor student progress and grade all work for the week.

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F.S.S.S. Standard 1:  The student comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. (HE.A.1.3) knows how physical, mental, emotional, and social health interrelate during adolescence.