Category: Writing

As part of the benchmark assignment, you will design a wellness mini-unit and end of unit event that covers health and nutrition, safety, and fitness for a kindergarten classroom. In preparation, you will develop mini-lessons in this topic and in Topic 5.
In this assignment, design a health and nutrition mini-lesson appropriate for the kindergarten students described in the “Class Profile.” Lesson topics may include, but are not limited to:
Oral health
Hygiene
Hand-washing
Lead poisoning
Allergies
Meal planning
School gardens
Recycling
Label reading
For this mini-lesson, complete the Planning section of the “COE Lesson Plan Template.” Make sure the lesson is developmentally appropriate and addresses the multiple influences on early development and learning.
In addition, research one community organization, agency, or resource related to health and nutrition appropriate for families and colleagues.
In 250-500 words, rationalize your instructional decisions appropriate to the students in the “Class Profile” and summarize the organization, agency, or resource chosen, explaining its appropriateness to the lesson topic and usefulness to families or colleagues.
Submit your mini-lesson and your rationalization as one deliverable.
Support your summary with a minimum of 2-3 scholarly resources.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Attachments:
6119897_1_Rubric-Print-Format–10-.xlsx
6119897_2_coe-lesson-plan-template–3-.docx
6119897_3_ECS-320-Class-Profile–1-.docx