Keep+Ben+Healthy+(1st+Grade)

by Miranda Miller and Chris Pugh

=Standards=
 * Math CFU 0106.5.1** - Represent measurements and discrete data using concrete objects, picture graphs, and bar graphs.
 * Math CFU 0106.5.4** - Count and compare collected data.
 * Science CFU 0107.3.2** - Describe what plants and animals need in order to grow and remain healthy.


 * ISTE NETS** 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making **c.** - Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

=Lesson= TSW...
 * 1) Open Firefox.
 * 2) Type KS2 in the Google search box, then click on the magnifying glass to begin searching.
 * 3) Click on the first search result, [|BBC - //KS2// Bitesize - Home.]
 * 4) Click on the purple SCIENCE button.
 * 5) Click on the LIVING THINGS button.
 * 6) Click on the PLAY button beside the picture of a boy labeled "Health and Growth".
 * 7) Click the FULL SCREEN button.
 * 8) Work with a partner. One partner will click on the different needs of water, food, exercise, and rest to keep the boy healthy for 2 days. The other partner will make a tally mark beside the thing clicked. [[file:BenTallyChart.pdf]]Click to download PDF file of tally chart.
 * 9) When Ben has stayed healty for 2 days, click on Kidspiration 3.
 * 10) Click on MATH VIEW.
 * 11) Click on the COLOR TILES tool to use to create a graph from the tally marks data.
 * 12) Click and drag 4 text boxes to add labels for the graph.
 * 13) Type "Water", "Food", "Exercise", and "Rest" in the boxes.
 * 14) Click and drag color tiles to match the number of tally marks on the sheet. Discuss the findings about what people need most often, least often, etc.
 * 15) Click FILE and PRINT to print the finished graph.