LINKS & WEBSITES +
http://www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/doc13533.ashx
link to pdf Up for the Challenge Curriculum
http://www.cachampionsforchange.cdph.ca.gov/en/Resources.php
look for “Champion Moms” for printouts you can send home with youth.
Also look for “Steps for Making Community Changes”
Site has many other helpful resources.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k02Gc6Dzzrc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvdivB5kTUU
dancing video, global
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/milk-color-explosion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt2zlHZEals
group dance
fat content in milk experiment
fat content in milk experiment
http://physicscentral.com/experiment/physicsathome/magicwaterglass.cfm inverted glass (air pressure/peer pressure)
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/skewer-through-balloon balloon experiment
Another use of balloons: Place one strip of paper with text inside 8 balloons (i.e. 8 reasons eating breakfast is important)
Teams see who can pop all balloons first, then read answers to group
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/windbag-one-breath-bernoulli-bag.html
wind bags
Great demonstration of--- Taking small steps can have BIG results. If you understand the science you're more effective.
Holds true for nutrition & fitness too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv-ZaoSZbfc
rap for nutrition
https://www.google.com/search?q=optical+illusions+%2B+vases+%2B+faces&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IEAddress&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=nhXsUoPUKsilsQTgloCYBg&ved=0CCYQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=654
Optical Illusions to use as activity with “image topic.” How others see us, how we see ourselves. (Chpt. 2)
Can make it appropriate for younger ages.
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http://www.LearningZoneXpress.com
order posters, handout, incentives, etc. on health & wellness
http://www.jumprope.com
all jump ropes
Give away as prizes at conclusion of program OR
if working with a smaller group, give one to each at beginning of program so they can practice at home
http://www.xump.com/science/UFOBall.cfm?SID=12&gclid=CIWK0quvlLkCFdOj4AodHHkAiQ
Great prop for MY Plate or 6 essential nutrient activities. Example: 2 teams race to assemble photo cards
of foods to create a balanced meal (or all 6 essential nutrients). When done they exchange a ping pong
ball for UFO ball that lights up.
http://www.amazon.com/Marcato-8308-Atlas-Grain-Mill/dp/B000UV492E
oat roller (great at event tables too)
http://www.histakes-spelt.com/marga.php oat roller
Variety of toys (hula hoop, Frisbee, baseball/bat
amazon.com
Small Spiral Notebooks
Eggs
Play outside or in gym (rotating through stations)
after teaching on importance of being active
Stethoscopes and/or Pulse Oximeter
Pedusa PE-799 Tri-Axis Multi-Function Pocket Pedometer
Address importance of mental & emotional health as a part of UFC.
Use notebook as "Thankful Journal" to jot down one thing you're
thankful for (or still hopeful for --to keep that hope alive) every day.
Experiments of eggs soaked in vinegar for 1 to 7 days - (raw shell-less eggs will bounce)
Effective fun activity demonstrating calcium as well as strength of membranes
Nutritional Menus from McDonalds & Chick-fil-A
Teams measure shortening or sugar cubes to equal menu items
The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against anyone
because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin,
marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.