1. Click on the following link:
And read the text 'Adolescents: Health Risks and Solutions.' Then write down and answer the following questions according to the webpage:
a. Which key fact do you think is the most interesting one? Why?
b. What health issues may hinder their ability to grow and develop to their whole potential?
c. What injuries are adolescents prone to?
d. What is a leading cause of illness and dissability during adolescence?
e. Which factors may lead to mental health problems in adolescence?
f. Which are the main leading causes of death among adolescents?
g. What might be a solution to teenage pregnancy according to the text?
h. Why are drinking and drugs particularly harmful among young people?
i. Why are obesity and undernutrition a main concern for the World Health Organization?
j. What is the role of physical activity in the development of the adolescents' potential?
k. Why is the use of tobacco a main concern for the World Health Organization?
l. What is the main objective of the legal documents drawn on the Rights for Children and Adolescents?
m. How does the World Health Organization intend to improve the lives of adolescents?
n. According to the text, what are the main issues adolescents face in your community?
YOUR ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE KEPT IN A FILE IN YOUR COMPUTER. BE READY TO DISPLAY THEM WHEN REQUESTED.
2. Watch the video 'The Brain-changing benefits of Exercise' (Close- captioned in English, you may watch it as many times as you need to answer the questions).
a. Which key fact do you think is the most interesting one? Why?
b. What health issues may hinder their ability to grow and develop to their whole potential?
c. What injuries are adolescents prone to?
d. What is a leading cause of illness and dissability during adolescence?
e. Which factors may lead to mental health problems in adolescence?
f. Which are the main leading causes of death among adolescents?
g. What might be a solution to teenage pregnancy according to the text?
h. Why are drinking and drugs particularly harmful among young people?
i. Why are obesity and undernutrition a main concern for the World Health Organization?
j. What is the role of physical activity in the development of the adolescents' potential?
k. Why is the use of tobacco a main concern for the World Health Organization?
l. What is the main objective of the legal documents drawn on the Rights for Children and Adolescents?
m. How does the World Health Organization intend to improve the lives of adolescents?
n. According to the text, what are the main issues adolescents face in your community?
YOUR ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE KEPT IN A FILE IN YOUR COMPUTER. BE READY TO DISPLAY THEM WHEN REQUESTED.
2. Watch the video 'The Brain-changing benefits of Exercise' (Close- captioned in English, you may watch it as many times as you need to answer the questions).
https://youtu.be/BHY0FxzoKZE
Write down the questions and your answers in your notebook.
Write down the questions and your answers in your notebook.
1. What can protect your brain from conditions such as
Alzheimer disease, depression, or dementia?
2. How does Dr.
Suzuki define 'physical activity'?
3. What part of
the brain has crucial importance in decision-making, focusing attention, and
personality? Please label and color that section of the brain in an
illustration.
4. What part of
the brain is essential to form and retain memories of facts and
events? Please label and color that section of the brain in an
illustration.
5. How do neurons
communicate with each other?
6. Why does Dr.
Suzuky say exercise is 'the most transformative thing you can do for your
brain?
7. What are the
brain areas susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases?
8. How often and
how long do you need to exercise in order to get brain benefits?
