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Separate facts from myths about exercise; identify issues related to getting exercise advice on social media; identify expert-approved ways to stay healthy and fit.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
HEALTH ED STANDARDS
NHES 3: Access valid and reliable resources to support health and well-being of self and others.
CASEL: Self-management, responsible decision-making
KEY VOCAB
hydrated
carbohydrates
stamina
Lesson Plan: The Truth About Getting Fit
PREPARING TO READ
Before you read the article “The Truth About Getting Fit,” ask your students the following pre-reading question:
What are some commonly believed myths about exercise?
READING AND DISCUSSION
- Have your students read the article “The Truth About Getting Fit”; read the article out loud to them; or have students partner-read the article out loud.
- After they’ve read the article, revisit the pre-reading question. Have their answers changed?
BUILDING COMPREHENSION
Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:
- Comprehension Quiz with vocabulary questions
EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES
Continue the learning journey with the following writing prompt:
In FIGHTING FITNESS MISINFORMATION, have the class create a list of subtopics addressed in the article, such as “the pain myth,” or “the sweat myth.” Aim for six or seven subtopics, and then have your class work in small groups to create TikTok PSA-style videos, each about a different subtopic, to consolidate the group’s learning about workouts. Also encourage students to use their videos to explore any questions they still have that were not answered by the article. Remind your students to use reliable sources to help create their videos.
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