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Designing a Health Awareness Campaign for Local Schools

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Summary

ISTE Standards & State Standards

Materials & Technology

9 Elements of Project Based Learning

Daily Lesson Plan

Assessment Plan

Description of Learners

Technology Enhanced Project Based Learning

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Introduction

In this lesson, students will research and address health issues relevant to their community, focusing on topics such as mental health, nutrition, and substance abuse. Using collaborative technologies like Google Docs, they will work in groups to explore causes, effects, and possible solutions, culminating in a campaign proposal. Students will present their final projects, applying their research to create awareness and suggest strategies for promoting healthier behaviors.

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The learners for this Community Health Advocacy Project are high school students in grades 10-12 from Mississippi. These students are at an age where they can critically analyze real-world issues and work collaboratively to develop solutions. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring a range of perspectives, which can enrich discussions and projects. This project-based learning activity encourages them to engage with their community’s health challenges, apply research skills, and develop communication abilities by designing campaigns that address issues such as mental health, nutrition, or substance abuse.

Description of Learners

Grades 10-12

ISTE Standards

State Standards

Analyze health promotion, disease prevention, and risk behaviors (HE.10.2)

ISTE & State Standards

1.3.D: Students explore real-world issues to develop solutions.

1.4.D: Students use collaborative technologies to solve open-ended problems. !

Instructor

Student

• Laptops /Tablets
• Internet access
• Projector and screen

Materials & Technology

• Laptops/Tablets
• Internet access
• Google Docs, Google Slides
• Projector and screen
• Access to online health resources (CDC, local health department websites)

9 Elements of Project Based LEarning

Anchor: The project is anchored around real-world health issues affecting the community. Students are introduced to the topic through discussions and videos, helping them connect the lesson to real-life scenarios. Task: Students are tasked with designing a health awareness campaign. This task involves researching specific health issues, developing a campaign proposal, and presenting their findings, making the learning objective clear and actionable. Directions: Step-by-step instructional procedures are provided, guiding students from the research phase to the presentation. The directions outline both the teacher’s role and the students' responsibilities, ensuring a clear structure. Student Choices: Students have the autonomy to choose which health topic they want to explore. This freedom allows them to engage with a subject they find personally relevant, increasing motivation and ownership over their learning. Student Inquiry: Throughout the project, students are encouraged to ask questions and investigate the root causes and effects of the health issues they are studying. This fosters critical thinking and deep exploration of the topic. .

9 Elements of Project Based LEarning

Collaboration: Students work in groups, which encourages them to share insights, divide tasks, and build on each other's ideas. The use of collaborative tools like Google Docs enables smooth teamwork and communication. Teamwork: Each group member contributes to the project, from conducting research to creating the presentation. This collaborative effort emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collective problem-solving. Teacher Coaching & Feedback: Teachers provide guidance at every stage, checking in with groups, offering feedback on drafts, and helping with any challenges. This continuous support ensures that students stay on track and improve their work. Student Reflection: After the presentations, students engage in a reflection session, discussing what they learned and the effectiveness of their collaboration. This self-assessment helps them understand their strengths and areas for improvement. Public Presentation: The project culminates in students presenting their health campaigns to the class. This not only builds their communication skills but also allows them to share their solutions with peers, reinforcing the real-world applicability of their work.

Session 1

• Introduction to Health Issues (50 minutes)
• Teacher's Role:
• Present an overview of community health issues and explain the lesson objectives.
• Show a short video highlighting different health problems.
• Lead a class discussion on health behaviors and issues affecting the local community.
• Student's Role:
• Participate in discussion, sharing insights and questions.
• Form groups to research specific health topics relevant to their community.
• Technology Use:
• Google Docs will be set up for each group to collect research and notes.

SessIOn 2

• Research and Collaboration (50 minutes)
• Teacher's Role:
• Guide students on how to conduct research using credible health sources.
• Check in with each group, providing feedback on their progress and assisting with research challenges.
• Student's Role:
• Research their chosen topic, documenting findings, statistics, and possible solutions in Google Docs.
• Collaborate on creating an outline for their campaign proposal.
• Technology Use:
• Groups will use Google Docs to organize data and draft ideas.

Session 3

• Drafting and Peer Feedback (50 minutes)
• Teacher's Role:
• Assist groups in refining their campaign proposal drafts.
• Encourage students to use Google Docs’ comment feature to provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Student's Role:
• Finalize their draft, integrating feedback to improve the proposal.
• Start preparing a presentation using Google Slides.
• Technology Use:
• Google Slides will be used to design the final presentation, incorporating text, visuals, and data.

Session 4

• Presentation and Reflection (50 minutes)
• Teacher's Role:
• Facilitate student presentations, encouraging discussion after each presentation.
• Lead a reflection session on what was learned and how technology aided their projects.
• Student's Role:
• Present their health awareness campaigns to the class.
• Engage in reflection, discussing what went well and areas to improve.
• Technology Use:
• Presentations will be displayed using classroom projector technology.

Students will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Element Points Research (accuracy, depth, and relevance) 10 points
• Collaboration (use of Google Docs, group participation) 10 points
• Solution (clarity, creativity, and feasibility) 10 points
• Presentation (organization, visual aids, delivery) 10 points
• Reflection (insights, participation in discussions) 5 points

Total 45 points Students will be assessed on the thoroughness of their research, collaboration skills, effectiveness of their proposed solution, and the quality of their presentation, with an emphasis on teamwork and creative problem-solving on a 1-10 scale averaging instructor assessments as well as peer assessments from their groups.

Assesment PLan

The step-by-step interactive visual communication:

• Plan and structure your communication.
• Prioritize and give visual weight to the main points.
• Define secondary messages with interactivity.
• Establish a flow throughout the content.
• Measure the results.