Final Project- Technology Integration Plan
My integrated lesson focuses on the importance of physical
activity and healthy choices in the daily lives of students. The target
audience of my lesson is high school students, with a focus on twelfth grade.
It explains the changes that occur to the body through physical activity and
why it is important to know what health options are best. The changes that the
heart endures during a workout is extremely important. Knowing the proper level
of performance needed in order to burn calories and get a good workout is
valuable as well. The lesson also incorporates different technological uses to
enhance the understanding of different types of movement and how we can track
progress.
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Increasing student understanding
of the importance of daily physical activity.
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Standards/ISTE-S
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Strategies
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Supporting Technologies
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2.5.12.A.2 Analyze application of
force and motion and modify movement to impact performance. Creativity and
Innovation
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Guided Practice T/S
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Fitbit
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2.5.12.A.1 Explain and perform
movement skills (i.e., games, sports, dance, and recreational activities).
Communication and Collaboration
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Demonstration and Explanation T, A
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Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)
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2.6.12.A.2 Explain what it means
to be physically fit and engage in moderate to vigorous age-appropriate
activities that promote fitness. Research and Information Fluency
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Large Group Discussion T/S
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Fitness Apps (AFit, My Fitness
Pal)
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The first row, line three, of my matrix represents the
portion of the lesson where the teacher is helping the students brainstorm on
what it means to be physically fit. They will think of different heart raising
activities. I will explain to the students that they will have to analyze
different forms of movement and how different exercises require a higher
intensity of work. While the students think of creative and innovative ways to
be active, I will explain the importance of heart rate. The students will know
how to take a pulse manually, where to take it, and other methods of tracking
your heart during physical activities.
The focus for this portion of the lesson is tracking heart rate and what
percentage our hearts are working at when we are physically active, while
introducing modern technology to enhance the lesson. Using a heart rate monitor
or a fitbit students will be able to keep track of body changes without having
to stop moving, or stop the fun.
The second row, line four, of this matrix is the actual
activity. This is where students and I will get most of the data to track their
movement. This activity will start with a demonstration by the teacher. I will
demonstrate each activity and show students how to check their heart rate and
record the changes in their bodies, for example their muscles. After constant
movement muscles usually start to fatigue. It is important for students to know
this and how they should react if it occurs. Then they will work together in
small groups at different levels of workout intensities. This is great for students to communicate and
collaborate, while still taking away valuable lessons. There will be four groups;
one doing steps, jump rope, basketball, and dance dance revolution (DDR). DDR
is a way to modernize the lesson so the students are intrigued, but still
learning the vital take home message. After the students complete this activity
they will work with their partners and discuss how each activity differed from
the other and the different changes that occurred to their bodies and hearts.
The students will understand the important of knowing the changes and record
all of their data and results.
In the third row, line five,
the students will be able to discuss what it means to be physically fit
and why it is important. The class will start by discussing how they did during
each activity, how are they physically fit now, and how they can enhance their
health awareness. This will help students become more aware of their bodies and
how to continue a healthy lifestyle for the rest of their lives. In addition,
if they have anything that they want to learn then we can address that.
Students will have to research and determine which activity is appropriate for
their age and workout intensity. Students will also be introduced to fitness
apps so it can be easier to track progress. Applications like my fitness pal
and Afit, will expand the students
knowledge on the best food choices and caloric intake throughout their days. I
will guide the students on healthy options and how to portion control their
plates. This will be the closing to the lesson, which is the most important,
because developing healthy students will mean having healthier individuals in
our society now and for the future.
This lesson allows students to better understand their
bodies. The uses of technology helps reinforce the message and importance of
constant movement. The DDR is one of the best and easiest ways to promote
fitness while having fun. The fitbit and
fitness apps allows for easy tracking. The students will explore how to be
healthier individuals and to continue it in their everyday lives. By the end of
this lesson they will have practiced movement, body mechanics, intensity
control and technological uses. This lesson will meet all of the focus areas
for health and physical education.
