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Gym Work - How much does it cost?

Secondary

Australian Curriculum General Capability: Personal and social capability

Australian Curriculum General Capability: Numeracy

1. Go to 3 different Gyms and find out how much it costs to join.

2. Ask for a fitness test.

3. Based on the rates and the impression you received during your fitness test, which one would you recommend to your friends?

The rise of the Fitbit kids: a good move or a step too far?

Primary Middle  Secondary

Australian Curriculum General Capability: Personal and social capability

Australian Curriculum General Capability: ICT Capability

Cooperative Learning Activity

1. In groups of 4 - 5 students, read the following article from The Conversation 30 August 2016 

2. Divide into two groups: one for the "good move" and one group for " a step too far". Write down all the arguments put forward in the article for your group.

In your particular group, discuss the contents of this article. Can you come up with any other ideas to support your group's argument?

3. Survey another class' use of Fitbit or similar technology. Find out why individuals use this technology. Are the reasons any different to those presented in the article.

4. All the "good move" groups in the class, join together to collaborate on arguments for a debate.

Similarly, all the "a step too far" groups do the same thing.

5. As a class, debate the big question:

"The rise of the Fitbit kids: a good move or a step too far?"

6.

Reflection. Do you use a Fitbit or similar technology? Is it a good move for you? Why? Why not?

7. Read the following articles in The Conversation. Do these add to or diminish to your ideas?

The Conversation 23 December 2016.	The Conversation 20 December 2017
The Conversation 4 October 2018

Websites, Games & Apps

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Human Body Facts! (Free Mobile App)
Price: FREE Developer: SusaSoftX

Nutrition and Fitness

Middle

Australian Curriculum General Capability: Personal and social capability

Australian Curriculum General Capability: ICT Capability