Health Research

You have just landed a job as a blogger for ACDS Health Magazine.  You are assigned to a small team of 2-3 reporters who will research and write blog posts about fitness, nutrition, hygene, and sleep.  You can visit the website below to conduct your research and create a new blog with your partner(s) to house your articles.

Start by creating a document to keep track of websites used and notes taken.

Teens Health Website

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Exam Preparation

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1st	English	History	History	History	FL
2nd	Math exam	FL exam	Science exam	English exam	History exam
3rd	FL	Science	Math	Science/Sing Practice	Science
4th	Math exam	FL exam	Science exam	English exam	History exam
5th	Science	English	English	FL	Science

Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

Multiple Intelligences

Howard Gardner of Harvard has identified seven distinct intelligences. This theory has emerged from recent cognitive research and "documents the extent to which students possess different kinds of minds and therefore learn, remember, perform, and understand in different ways," according to Gardner (1991). According to this theory, "we are all able to know the world through language, logical-mathematical analysis, spatial representation, musical thinking, the use of the body to solve problems or to make things, an understanding of other individuals, and an understanding of ourselves. Where individuals differ is in the strength of these intelligences - the so-called profile of intelligences -and in the ways in which such intelligences are invoked and combined to carry out different tasks, solve diverse problems, and progress in various domains."
Gardner says that these differences "challenge an educational system that assumes that everyone can learn the same materials in the same way and that a uniform, universal measure suffices to test student learning. Indeed, as currently constituted, our educational system is heavily biased toward linguistic modes of instruction and assessment and, to a somewhat lesser degree, toward logical-quantitative modes as well." Gardner argues that "a contrasting set of assumptions is more likely to be educationally effective. Students learn in ways that are identifiably distinctive. The broad spectrum of students - and perhaps the society as a whole - would be better served if disciplines could be presented in a numbers of ways and learning could be assessed through a variety of means." The learning styles are as follows:

Visual-Spatial - think in terms of physical space, as do architects and sailors. Very aware of their environments. They like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream. They can be taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery. Tools include models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia, texts with pictures/charts/graphs.

Bodily-kinesthetic - use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon. Keen sense of body awareness. They like movement, making things, touching. They communicate well through body language and be taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing. Tools include equipment and real objects.

Musical - show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. They love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments. They may study better with music in the background. They can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time. Tools include musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, multimedia.

Interpersonal - understanding, interacting with others. These students learn through interaction. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. They can be taught through group activities, seminars, dialogues. Tools include the telephone, audio conferencing, time and attention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, E-mail.

Intrapersonal - understanding one's own interests, goals. These learners tend to shy away from others. They're in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions. They can be taught through independent study and introspection. Tools include books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time. They are the most independent of the learners.

Linguistic - using words effectively. These learners have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, read books together. Tools include computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture.

Logical -Mathematical - reasoning, calculating. Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taught through logic games, investigations, mysteries. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details.



Intelligence style Self-Assessment 

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Advisory Feedback Form

Drug Awareness

What is a drug?

Why do schools teach drug awareness?

Why is drug awareness important to you?

Teen's Health: Tobacco

Teen's Health: Alcohol

Teen's Health: Marijuana

NPR: Effect of Marijuana on the Teen Brain

Catching Some ZZZZ's

Sleep!

 

Why do we do it?
What is the purpose of sleep?

Is sleep deprivation bad?
Can you die from sleep deprivation?
Does sleep affect academic performance?
Does sleep affect athletic performance?

Watch the video below to find out more about the science of sleep?

The Sci Show - Sleep

Read the article at the link below to find out more about how sleep affects academic performance

BBC Article about Sleep and Education

Fitness!

Physical Fitness

Harvard School of Public Health: 

The Benefits of Physical Activity