Exercise, Rest & Recreation Poster/Presentation

In your Pair/Share group you will be given an opportunity to select one of the following topics. Research the links provided that seems most appropriate for your chosen topic. Create an informative poster that will be used at the Elementary Health Fair. Be prepared to present this information to your class.

Links: www.neurologychannel.com/sleepdisorders/

www.kidsfirstsoccer.com/cvfit.htm

www.med.umich.edu/1libr/primary (search for “target heart rate”)

www.med.umich.edu/1libr/primary/ (search for “exercise benefits”)

www.well-net.com/cardiov/ (click on “Exercise & Heart Disease”)

http:lowfatlifestyle.com/exercise/resistanceexercise.htm

http:lowfatlifestyle.com/exercise/flexibility.htm

http://lowfatlifestyle.com/calories.htm

http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html

The following website has interactive games to help you learn more about the organs, muscles, nervous system, and bones in your body:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml?organs

TOPICS:

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Common Sleep Disorders & Symptoms

Finding Target Heart Rate

How to Benefit by Using Your Target Heart Rate

Components of an Effective Exercise Program

Benefits of Regular Exercise

Compare & Contrast: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise

Benefits of Flexibility Exercise & Types of Stretches

A Plan for Sensible Weight Loss

Rubric for Originality & Inventiveness
0	5	7.5	10
The work is a meager collection or rehash of other people’s ideas, products, images and inventions. There is no evidence of new thought.	The work is an extensive collection and rehash of other people’s ideas, products, images and inventions. There is no evidence of new thought or inventiveness	The product shows evidence of originality and inventiveness. While based on an extensive collection of other people’s ideas, products, images and inventions, the work extends beyond that collection to offer new insights.	The product shows impressive evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content is fresh, original and inventive.
Rubric for Style
5	10	15	20
Exaggerated emphasis upon graphics and special effects weakens the message and interferes with the communication of content and ideas.	Graphics accompany content but does not overpower content but there is no attention paid to visual design criteria such as balance, proportion, harmony and restraint. There is some tendency toward hodge-podge.	Design elements and content combine effectively to deliver a high impact message with the graphics and the words reinforcing each other.	The combination of graphics with words and ideas takes communication and persuasion to a very high level, superior to what could be accomplished with either alone. The mixture reaches the intended audience with style, pizzazz and elegance.
Rubric for Presentation
5	10	15	20
Inadequate communication of ideas. Explanation of concept is no more than reading the poster to the class. No evidence of cooperative effort of paired students.	Ineffective communication of ideas. Explanation of concept is not adequate to communicate the purpose and content of the poster. Little evidence of cooperative effort of paired students.	Effective communication of ideas. Explanation of concept is adequate to communicate the purpose and content of the poster. Sufficient evidence of cooperative effort of paired students.	Exceptional communication of ideas. Presentation is highly informative and well-delivered. Outstanding evidence of cooperative effort of paired students.