1. Teacher Training Presented by: Robin W. Hart 4-H Youth Development

3. Obesity-related medical costs account for an estimated $117 billion per year. USDHHS, 2003. Source: National Health Examination Surveys II (ages 6-11), National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys I, II, III, and 1999-2004, NCHS, CDC. Obesity Epidemic

4. Poor nutrition/health is linked to poor academic performance Overweight children are 80% likely to be overweight/obese as an adult –Higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke Why does this matter?

5. What’s being done in LA? Senate Bill 871 (Act 734) (2004) –Provides for 150 minutes each school week of quality moderate to vigorous physical activity per student K-6 th grade Senate Bill 146 (2005) –Restricts sale of beverages and food during school day –Food and beverages must meet certain criteria Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 –Requires school systems to establish school wellness policies by July 1, 2006

6. Program Overview Smart Bodies is an interactive educational program designed to help prevent childhood obesity.

7. Smart Bodies is a signature 3-part comprehensive youth program which focuses on healthy bodies and active minds Program Overview

8. School Coordinator Each school has a Smart Bodies “Coordinator/Contact” This person assists with the overall coordination of the program Your school coordinator is……..

9. 3 Part Signature Program 1.Louisiana Body Walk Exhibit 2.The OrganWise Guys (OWG) 3.Take 10!

11. Body Walk A 35’ x 45’ foot interactive exhibit representing the human body targeting K-5 Students explore the human body and participate in activities which demonstrate the effect of foods on each organ Classroom activities and information to take home to families

12. Body Walk Bookmark Table

13. The Brain Dome The Mouth Body Walk

14. Mouth Station Stomach Station Body Walk

15. Heart Station Body Walk Small Intestine Station

16. Lung Station Bone Station Body Walk

17. Muscle Station Skin Station Body Walk

18. Other Body Walk Resources Classroom activities or “science experiments” you can use before and after the Body Walk. –Activities are available for the 9 main stations Each child will also receives a take-home activity book

19. Volunteers

20. Hardy Heart Calci M. Bone Madame Muscle Sir Rebrum Windy the Lungs Luigi Liver The Kidney Brothers Peter Pancreas Pepto the Stomach Peri Stolic Meet the OrganWise Guys

21. Introduction-OWG The curriculum helps children understand the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices and motivating them to make these changes in their own lives Help to teach prevention of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other diseases Materials are linked to the GLEs

22. OWG School Assembly Smart Bodies KICKOFF

23. OrganWise Guys Materials Little Organ Annie and Andy Dolls

24. OrganWise Guys Materials 6 Hardcover Books8 Videos

25. OrganWise Guys Materials 3 Younger Years kits –Each has 4 books and a game or puzzle

26. F/V Tracking Poster and Stickers Use to encourage students to try fruits and vegetables served at school Serves as a visual reminder

27. What else do we get? Teachers love the chants and cadences which are introduced in the assemblies These are available for you to use in the classroom

28. I will try to eat low-fat, Eating low-fat is where it's at. High-fiber is what I'll choose, With fruits and veggies I can't lose. I'll drink water everyday, And I'll wash disease away. Exercise to keep me strong, With these rules I can't go wrong. ROLL CALL, ALTOGETHER, LOW-FAT, HIGH-FIBER, LOTS OF WATER, EXERCISE! HERE COMES THE DRILL SERGEANT!

29. Utilizing OWG Materials Read 1 book (hardcover or soft cover) each week to students Pick 1 video for students to watch every 7-10 school days Place a sticker on supplied poster if all (or most) students at least taste a fruit or vegetable served at school

30. Take 10!

31. Children need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day Positive health messages are given through activities and worksheets Take 10! makes learning fun!! Why Take 10!

32. Classroom-based physical activity program –Involves 10 minutes of active learning Physical activity + academics = Take 10! –Designed to reduce sedentary behavior while maintaining a focus on academics Incorporate small bouts of physical activity in the classroom Linked to academic learning objectives and GLEs Introducing Take 10!

33. Take 10! Really Works AVERAGE ACTIVITY COUNTS

34. Take 10! grade-specific binders –31 Activity Cards linked to each of the following subjects: Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Health –GLEs –Student Worksheets –Teacher Tips –Lesson plan form –Evaluation tools –Tracking posters and stickers Each binder contains:

35. Sample Take 10! Activity

36. Select an Activity Card that reinforces the learning objective you are teaching Follow the How To Play directions on the card Complete the Cool Down activity How to Take 10!

37. Take 10! Cool-Down

38. Take 10! Activity Learning objective: Language Arts/Reading How to Play Level of difficulty Questions to ask students during cool-down

39. Select student worksheets (reproducible) to enhance learning and to reinforce concepts taught during Take 10! activities Additional Take 10! Resources

40. Display tracking poster inside classroom and use stickers to track activities Motivates students Serves as a visual reminder

41. Integrate 5 or more Take 10! activities per week into your daily lesson plans Choose, modify or create your own Take 10! activities to support daily objectives Implementing Take 10!

42. As a morning wake-up call As a review for a test Before or after natural breaks During other transitions At the end of the day Waiting for the bus ANYTIMEANYTIME When to Take 10 !

43. In the classroom On the playground ANYWHERE Where to Take 10!

44. Repeat your classes’ favorite activities over, but at the next level Adapt favorite activity to other subjects Participate with them! Let older students lead the class. Collaborate with PE teachers and school foodservice. Keeping Involvement

45. Examples of how Smart Bodies can be incorporated into learning objectives

46. Submit your students work! Send us copies of your students at work. Examples include: photographs, drawings, stories, and class projects related to Smart Bodies. When these are received, Hardy Heart will send the class a letter along with Smart Bodies pencils for each student and a special prize for you! Submissions can be mailed to: Denise Holston LSU AgCenter Knapp Hall Room 276 Baton Rouge, LA 70803

47. Putting it all Together

48. For a minimum of 12 weeks (the 12 wks can be staggered) –Incorporate at least 5 Take 10! activities per wk. –Read 1 OWG book per wk with their lessons. –Utilize all 8 OWG videos within the twelve week period to assist in teaching and reinforcing healthy behaviors. Track all Take 10! activities and students’ fruit/vegetable consumption on supplied posters. –Prizes! Requirements (see handout)

49. Please complete the teacher sign-in form! Thank you! Questions?