Introduction
Why is childhood Obseity a problem?
The major focus of this unit is to provide you with an opportunity to explore a real-world problem and consider the issues involved, including possible causes, the implications of obesity as a real problem, and possible solutions.
Throughout the unit, you will be required to engage in weekly discussions with your research group on the course Moodle site adn submit weekly self and peer-assessments.
In addition, you will be required to produce one analytical essay in response to the question: What is Childhood Obesity a Proble?
Further, your group will be responsible for creating a presentation based on your research. You will have the choice of either building a website, creating a Prezi presentatino, creating a posterboard, or whatever other options you prefer (subject to instructor approval).
The overall goal of this lab unit is to guide you through teh process fo becoming independent and competent problem-solvers who can regualte your own leanring.
My role, as an instructor, will be to faciliate the process by providing you with question prompts and possible resources that you can use to advance your research. All things considered, you will be responsible for you own learning through active discussion with your classmates based on a number of relevant questions prompts designed to guide you through the major issue concerning the problem of childhood obseity.
Have fun!
Please follow the link below to view a short video related to the problem of obesity.
Task
Part 1: (1 week)
Warm-up Activity:
Please consider the following questions before today's class:
1) Why is obesity a major probem in our society today?
2) How is childhood obesity affecting our children?
In class:
Today we will engage in a class dicsussion based on the question above. Following tis discussion, you will be assigned to research groups in preparation for the final conference preseatntions.
Evaluation:
By teh end of teh week, you are required to submit your self and peer-evaluations, whichcan be accessed through the course Moodle website: MET512/ChildhoodObesityPBL.com
Part 2: (Weeks 2 and 3).
Warm-up Activity, week 2:
* What is the most significant problem associated with childhood obestiy?
In class:
Please consdier the above question and reflect on your wiki group discussions before todays's class. After, you will be required to write an analytical essay based on the followign question: Why is obesity a problem?
Evaluation:
There is no evalutaion this week. Instead, focus on your essay assignments. Please refer to the grading rubric in teh evaluation section to get a better understanding of what is expected of you for this assignment.
NOTE: do not disucss causes or provide any solutions in your essay; instead, analyze why childhood obesity is a problem. Your essay will be no longer thatn 1000 words, double spaced. Please make sure to cite all your resources and provide a proper reference list at teh end of your essay. A grading rubric is provided in teh evaluation section of this quest.
Warm-up Activity, Week 3:
* What are the implication levels of childhood obseity?
* On what level should we consider childhood obesity a problem?
Resources:
iMPLiCATiON LEVELS OF OBESiTY FOR: The individual
Health, stress, and longevity Cognitive development Self-esteem and appearance
MyFoodDiary. (2014). [A website allowing people to track their own diet and exercise.] Retrieved from http://www.myfooddiary.com/?source=g_ ds_tracker&OVKEY=diet%20and%20exercise%20tracking&gclid=CJX- a4oaHh7YCFY6e4AodGGoASQ
Functional units such as the family
Family budget Schedules and time allotment Food preparation and mealtime
National Public Radio. (2013). On the run: How families struggle to eat well and exercise [Podcast series]. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/ templates/story/story.php?storyId=172693794&live=1
institutions
• Schools
• Hospitals and health care facilities
Khadaroo, S. T. (June 27, 2012). Obesity in America: Schools on the front line of the fight. The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved from http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2012/0627/Obesity-in-America- Schools-on-the-front-line-of-the-fight
Society
• Health care costs
• Economic burden of illness
Hellmich, N. (November 17, 2009). Rising obesity will cost U.S. health care $344 billion a year. USA Today. Retrieved from http://usatoday30. usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2009-11-17-future-obesity- costs_N.htm
Activity:
Discuss the implication levels of childhood obseity with your group and begin discussing your poster presentations.
Evaluation:
Please submit your self and peer-evaulations, due at the end of week 3.
Part 3:
This week will be discussing possible causes of childhood obesity. Please login to teh moodle website to discuss possible cuases with you group. This week you are encouraged to begin considering what your group will be doing for the final preseantion. Once you have decided, please forward your plans to the instructor.
Part 4:
This week we will be discussing possible solution to the problem of childhood obesity. Please discuss with your group and designa list of possible solutions. Submit peer adn self-evaluations.
Part 5:
Finalize your conference with your group and begin preparing for your preseantions.
Process
Part 1:
Please view the video below to get a better understandign of why childhood obesity is a problem. Once you have completed watching teh video, please join your classmates on teh Moodle site to discuss the question:
Why is childhood Obesity a Problem?
Do you know anyone who is obese?
How does childhood obesity
Evaluation
PROBLEM-FOCUSED UNIT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Group Research/Solution Template Assessment for Analytic Essay
RUBRiC (OUT OF 100 POSSiBLE POiNTS) A good essay will:
• Be composed of five or more paragraphs, including an introduction and conclusion (5 points)
• Be clear and concise (10 points)
• Start with an engaging thesis (15 points)
• Begin each paragraph with a strong topic sentence (25 points)
• Use three or more pieces of evidence to support each topic sentence (25 points)
• Transition smoothly between paragraphs/topic sentences (5 points) • End with a sound conclusion (15 points)
COMMENTS:
Group Research/Solution Template Assessment for Classroom Presentation
PRESENTATiON RUBRiC (OUT OF 200 POSSiBLE POiNTS)
Content (100 points)
A good presentation will:
• Be relevant and informative (25 points)
• Be well organized (10 points)
• Relate to improving the quality of life (5 points)
• Demonstrate proper use of statistics, definitions, etc. (10 points)
• Cite research appropriately (15 points)
• Be clear (10 points)
• Provide adequate background and critique of studies presented (10 points)
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of topic (15 points)
Performance (100 points)
A good presenter will:
• Use multimedia, visuals, and/or handouts to supplement content (25 points)
• Transition well from medium to medium (e.g., PowerPoint slides to video) and from section to section (25 points)
• Interact with the audience in creative ways (20 points) • Have strong delivery (e.g., eye contact, good projection,
ease) (10 points) • Use a script and be spontaneous (5 points) • Convey professional manner and dress (15 points)
COMMENTS: