Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Food and Eating Disorders

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to guide students to understand and recognize the main eating disorders, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet. This understanding will serve as a basis for the practical activities and discussions that will take place throughout the class, allowing students to apply this knowledge in modern and digital contexts.

Main Objectives

1. Recognize the main eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and obesity.

2. Understand the importance of a balanced diet for physical and mental health.

Side Objectives

1. Identify harmful eating behaviors and how to avoid them.
2. Develop critical skills to analyze information about nutrition found on social media.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to prepare students for the lesson theme, stimulating curiosity and connecting academic content with their reality. By researching and sharing information, students become more engaged and participatory, ready to deepen their understanding through subsequent activities.

Warming Up

To start the lesson on Eating and Eating Disorders, explain to students the relevance of the topic in everyday life, highlighting how a balanced diet can prevent a range of health problems. Then, ask students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about one of the main eating disorders (such as anorexia, bulimia, or obesity) and share it with the class. This will help contextualize the topic and relate it to current and relevant information found on the internet.

Initial Reflections

1. What are the most common eating disorders that you know?

2. How do you think social media influences people's eating habits?

3. Why is it important to have a balanced diet?

4. Do you know anyone who has faced an eating disorder? How did that person deal with it?

5. What signs might indicate that someone is suffering from an eating disorder?

Development

Duration: (75 - 85 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to allow students to apply and deepen their knowledge about eating disorders and balanced eating in a practical and engaging way, using digital technologies that are part of their daily lives. This promotes student agency, encouraging active and critical participation in their learning.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Health Influencers 

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Develop digital communication skills and increase awareness of eating disorders and the importance of a balanced diet in a modern and accessible way.

- Description: Students will create a series of short videos as if they were digital influencers to raise awareness about eating disorders and the importance of a balanced diet. Using apps like TikTok or Instagram, they should develop content that can be shared on social media.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose an eating disorder to address (anorexia, bulimia, obesity, etc.).

• Students should research more information about the chosen disorder using their cell phones and sharing relevant links and documents within the group.

• Guide groups to plan a series of 3 to 5 videos of 1 minute each, covering different aspects of the eating disorder and the importance of a balanced diet.

• The videos may include: definitions, consequences, warning signs, fictional testimonials, healthy eating tips, and supportive messages.

• Students should use video editing apps to create and edit the videos, adding captions, background music, and other visual elements.

• Ask students to upload the finished videos to a sharing platform of their choice and present them to the class.

Activity 2 - Nutrition Detectives ️

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Develop critical and analytical skills when evaluating information about nutrition on social media and promote awareness of the dangers of following unscientific or harmful advice.

- Description: Students will become 'Nutrition Detectives' and will investigate profiles and content on social media that promote healthy or harmful eating habits. They will critically analyze this content and create a digital report on their findings.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Ask groups to choose a popular social media platform, such as Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

• Each group should identify profiles and posts that discuss nutrition and eating.

• Students should critically analyze the content, verifying the accuracy of the information, the presence of myths about eating, and the influence of these posts on people's eating habits.

• Guide students to use digital tools to create an interactive report (it can be a Google Slides, Prezi, or another presentation tool) about their findings.

• The report should include: examples of analyzed posts, critiques on the accuracy of the information, potential impact on people, and recommendations for following reliable profiles and avoiding harmful content.

• Each group must present their report to the class.

Activity 3 - Healthy Life Game 

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Encourage playful and collaborative learning about eating disorders and healthy nutrition, using gamification elements to increase student engagement.

- Description: Students will use a gamification platform (such as Kahoot! or Quizizz) to create an interactive game that teaches about eating disorders and the importance of a balanced diet. This game will be played by everyone in the classroom.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group should choose an eating disorder to focus on (anorexia, bulimia, obesity, etc.) and research detailed information about it.

• Guide students to plan a set of questions for the game covering topics such as definition, causes, symptoms, consequences, and prevention of the disorder, as well as questions about healthy eating.

• Students must access a gamification platform like Kahoot! or Quizizz and create a new game, inserting the planned questions and selecting relevant images and videos.

• After creating the game, students should test it among themselves and adjust any question or detail that needs improvement.

• Once completed, all students in the classroom should play the created game, using their cell phones to answer the questions and compete in real time.

• Finally, hold a wrap-up discussion about what they learned and how they can apply this knowledge in their daily lives.

Feedback

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to promote a critical and collective reflection on the learning acquired during the practical activities, as well as to develop communication skills and constructive feedback. This helps consolidate knowledge and promotes a collaborative and respectful environment in the classroom.

Group Discussion

Promote a group discussion with all students, where groups share what they learned while doing the activities 'Health Influencers', 'Nutrition Detectives' and 'Healthy Life Game'. To start the discussion, suggest the following script: 'Now that everyone has finished their presentations, let's share the experiences and conclusions we have drawn from these activities. Each group will have a few minutes to talk about what they learned, the challenges they encountered, and the most interesting discoveries they made.'

Reflections

1. What were the most surprising or impactful pieces of information you discovered about eating disorders? 2. How do you think you can apply what you learned today to have a healthier diet in your daily life? 3. In what ways do social media influence our eating habits and how can we identify reliable information about nutrition?

360° Feedback

Instruct students to participate in a 360° feedback stage, where each student should receive feedback from their group peers. Guide students to be constructive and respectful, emphasizing positive points and areas for improvement. Use phrases like: 'I really liked the way you...', 'You could improve on...', 'It was interesting when you...'.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

 Purpose 

This stage aims to consolidate the learning from the lesson in a fun and memorable way, while reinforcing the relevance of the topic in the current context. The final reflection helps students connect the knowledge acquired with their daily lives and recognize the importance of healthy eating practices, while also allowing for a collective discussion that strengthens understanding and practical application of the content. 🌟

Summary

 Recapping the Nutritional Adventure! 

Welcome to the Grand Finale! In this digital journey, we delved deeply into the mysteries of diets and eating disorders. 🌽🍏🍕 We discovered the importance of a balanced diet and the dangers of disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and obesity. Practical actions: we became good digital influencers 💪, nutrition detectives 🕵️, and health gamers 🎮. We learned together and had a lot of fun in the process! 🤩

World Connection

 Connection with the Current World 

Nowadays, social media and digital information have a huge impact on our lives, especially on how we view our health and diet. We observed how digital influencers can be a powerful force for both good and bad. A critical understanding of what we consume online is essential for maintaining healthy habits and a critical mindset. We live in an era where information is abundant, but the quality of that information is the real treasure. 💎

Practical Application

️ Applications in Daily Life ️

Being aware of eating disorders and the importance of a balanced diet is vital for maintaining a healthy life. This knowledge helps us make informed decisions about what we eat and how we live. Furthermore, we can be agents of positive change, sharing correct information and helping those around us to understand and adopt healthier eating habits. 🥗