ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 23 :

6-3.4) Identify available technology to enhance physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 23 :

7-3.4) Utilize available technology to enhance physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (8) 23 :

8-3.4) Determine the benefits of using available technology during physical activity.

Examples: active videos, active gaming systems, heart rate monitors, health apps

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[HE] (5) 9 :

5.2.2) Describe ways that technology can influence personal health.

Example: step tracker device, heart rate monitor, blood sugar monitor

This informational material is helpful for students to better understanding wearable technology. This material could be assigned reading or used for class discussion. 

This resource includes "try it out" activities as an extension to the reading. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (5) 9 :

5.2.2) Describe ways that technology can influence personal health.

Example: step tracker device, heart rate monitor, blood sugar monitor

[HE] (6) 8 :

6.2.3) Investigate how messages from media influence health behaviors.

Examples: social media, fast food advertisements, editing photos to enhance physical appearance

[HE] (7) 8 :

7.2.3) Describe how the media can send mixed messages about health.

Examples: advertisements concerning tobacco, alcohol, and nutrition

[HE] (8) 8 :

8.2.3) Analyze the influences of technology on personal and family health.

Examples: screen time, video game addictions, activity trackers, diabetes monitor, heart monitor, fitness assessment tools

The influence of media can be strong. It's important to have the skills to analyze these messages. This is a lesson to help students navigate media and technology. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (5) 9 :

5.2.2) Describe ways that technology can influence personal health.

Example: step tracker device, heart rate monitor, blood sugar monitor

[HE] (8) 8 :

8.2.3) Analyze the influences of technology on personal and family health.

Examples: screen time, video game addictions, activity trackers, diabetes monitor, heart monitor, fitness assessment tools

[HE] HED (9-12) 9 :

HE.2.2) Describe the pros and cons of the use of technology as it affects personal, family, and community health.

Examples: positive and negative influences on self-esteem, addiction to technology, personal interactions and relationships

Learn about Multiple Sclerosis or MS. Kerrie Giesen, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, describes what MS is and how to work with it using adaptive equipment for the best quality of life.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (5) 9 :

5.2.2) Describe ways that technology can influence personal health.

Example: step tracker device, heart rate monitor, blood sugar monitor

[HE] (8) 8 :

8.2.3) Analyze the influences of technology on personal and family health.

Examples: screen time, video game addictions, activity trackers, diabetes monitor, heart monitor, fitness assessment tools

Assistive technology tools make learning easy for students with disabilities. Learn about touch screen technology, and how it used as a mode of education, communication, navigation, accessibility and inclusion for those with disabilities. This video can be played during a lesson on assistive technology.