Empacts Project
Intro to Ed./Regina Ryel
Spring 2008
Alisa Craig, Jenny Miroballi, and Sarah Rustin
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Good nutrition is a necessity for maintaining
healthy minds and bodies. Elementary school
students need to learn the importance of
healthy choices when it comes to the foods they
consume. If educated now, it will ensure for a
healthier and more productive adulthood.
Our group developed a useful tool along with
a hands on lesson that focuses on nutrition. We
also distributed healthy snacks for 75
elementary students during the Benchmark
exams on April 16th.
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We broadened each elementary student’s
knowledge about nutrition while providing a
fun and proficient learning experience through
an interactive Food Pyramid poster.
We assisted the classroom teacher by providing
an instructional power point about nutrition,
and we provided snacks for benchmark testing.
We improved and developed needed soft
skills, and we strived to become a well
rounded professional.
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This EMPACTS project serves the community
by giving nutritious snacks and educational
tools to a local elementary school.
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Examine beliefs and opinions about teaching
and learning.
Extend understanding as self as a learner and
future teacher.
Integrate knowledge of self and students to the
context of the school.
Broaden the understanding of the role of
schools.
Review practical issues related to the teaching
proffession.
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Soft skills
Communication
Classroom management
Be able to produce productive lesson plans
Be able to adapt to any situation
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Hands-on activities
Motivate students
Use technology
Use theory of constructivism
Ensure students feel comfortable
Allow for interaction between students and
teachers
Prepare visuals
Accommodate students
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Talk to all teachers we will be providing
service for before spring break.
Raise funds or materials for project by April 1st.
Meet with teammates weekly until project is
finished.
Prepare visual by April 12th.
Prepare and organize lesson plan by April 7th.
Present project to 3rd graders on May 2nd.
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Microsoft Office 2007(Power Point, Words.
Etc.)
Adobe
Digital Camera(pictures are unretrievable)
Laptop
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Regina Ryel
Mrs. Donaldson
Lacy Green
Jenny Rehl
Grace Hill Elementary
Dianne Phillips
Funds donated by Wal-Mart in Bentonville and
Rogers in the amount of $40.
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Develop effective communication skills
Use technology proficiently
Understand the role of school’s in society
Understand self and students as learners
Get a better understanding of school system
Make a good connection with students
Students learn the material and practice good
nutrition at school and outside of school.
Instructional Power Point