EDUC 215
Health and Wellness Project: Project and Paper Assignment Instructions
Overview
This assignment is the final project culminating from two previous assignments. There are two documents to include in this project: one of the options below and a formal paper.
Instructions
Choose one of the three options below:
Create a PowerPoint presentation for parents
Include at least ten slides.
Include at least two handouts for parents to take home for future reference that will reinforce the presentation.
Be creative in your use of technology in your PowerPoint presentation.
You must cite and reference the applicable NAEYC standard(s) in addition to your sources.
OR
Create a parent newsletter
Create a four-page newsletter (this is not a “letter” to parents).
Include home and school activities that reinforce the topic.
Include additional resources for parents.
Be creative in your use of technology in format, graphics, and design.
You must cite and reference the applicable NAEYC standard(s) in addition to your sources.
OR
Create five activity plans that you can use in your preschool classroom to teach your chosen topic. Use the provided Health and Wellness Project: Activity Plan Template to create your plans. Be creative. Each activity plan must include the following:
Target age group;
Applicable NAEYC Standard(s);
Discipline focus;
A corresponding children’s book;
Materials required for the activity;
Detailed instructions on how you will implement the plan;
Biblical integration (Bible verse, story, or application); and
Technology integration.
A title page and a reference page must accompany the option you choose. View the Health and Wellness Project: Project and Paper Grading Rubric for more information.
B. Also, submit a formal Introductory Paper:
Address the following items in your Introductory Paper:
the age group;
the target topic; and
an explanation of each of the activities in the activity plan or points addressed in the presentation or newsletter, as well as the application, reference, and citation of the NAEYC Standards.
Your paper must include the following sections:
a title page;
two pages of content;
a references page with a minimum of five sources (three scholarly sources, your textbook, and NAEYC).
All parts of this assignment must conform to current APA formatting standards. Review the Health and Wellness Project: Project and Paper Grading Rubric to be sure that you have included all the components of your chosen method. Attach the Introductory Paper (a Word document) and the option chosen in Part A above (PowerPoint, parent newsletter, or activity plans) to your submission for this assignment. Be sure all documents for the project are uploaded before you click “Submit.”
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